Arizona Technology Colleges

Arizona State University

The College of Technology and Innovation at ASU is one of the nation’s most unique and prestigious programs today. Located on ASU’s polytechnic campus, the College is a combination of science, engineering, and business which provides students with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities and an expert faculty. As a “Polytechnic” program, the College of Technology and Innovation prides itself on three main values: 1) Engaged learning 2) applied, translational research and 3) deep engagement with the industry.

The faculty at the College of Innovation and Technology believe that how you learn is just as important as what you learn. They also strive to research ideas and problems which will directly impact enterprise, our economy, and the world, while at the same time providing students even greater access to real-world experiences than the standard job fairs and internships. Students will have the freedom to choose a wide array of degree programs including Computing and Software Engineering, Computer Hardware Systems, Embedded Computer Systems, Integrated Electronic Systems, Graphic Information Technology, and many more. For more information visit technology.asu.edu or call 480-727-1874.

University of Arizona

The Computer Science program at the University of Arizona teaches students how to design computer networking protocols, experiment with wireless and mobile computing, create and distribute innovative software, create programming languages, develop computational biology algorithms, invent algorithms for computer graphics, and explore many other aspects of computing.

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in research opportunities where they gain valuable insight to the advanced world of computing and personal instruction from faculty. Additionally, the College of Engineering at the University offers degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Systems Engineering. Computer Engineering majors will learn to design the hardware and software associated with computers and computer systems. Systems Engineering majors will focus on the modeling, analysis and design of technologically advanced systems which integrate machines, people, software, hardware, materials and energy. To learn more visit www.arizona.edu or call 520-621-2211.

University of Advancing Technologies

University of Advancing Technologies is a private technology college founded by, as their homepage states, a “techno-geek” for “techno-geeks.” T his is an institution for students “who feel disenfranchised by conventional institutions of higher learning,” and desire a setting where technology is the sole focus. UAT’s current areas of research and scholarship are robotics and embedded systems, artificial life programming, information and network security, game development, and other areas of advanced technology.

UAT offers degrees in Digital Media, Digital Video, Game Art and Animation, Game, Design, Serious Games and Simulation, Virtual Modeling and Design, Advancing Computer Science, Artificial Life Programming, Enterprise Software Development, Game Programming, Network Engineering, Network Security, Robotics and Embedded Systems, Technology Forensics, Web and Social Media Technologies, and Open Source Technologies. For more information visit www.uat.edu or call 800-658-5744.