Information Technology

The Information Technology program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to enter the High Tech Industry. Practical application of lecture-based material is employed in lab projects that include Computer Repair and Maintenance, Network Construction and Management, Web Development, Software Development and more! Students have the opportunity to develop real-world problem-solving skills and apply them directly them to a wide variety of current, industry-related technologies.

Skills you will learn

  • Game Development and Programming
  • Upgrading and Repairing PCs and Laptops
  • Building and maintaining computer networks
  • Website Development using HTML, Dreamweaver, MS Web Expression, JavaScript and PHP
  • Operating Systems Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting
  • Installing and Configuring Cisco rack mounted devices
  • Installing, Managing, and Maintaining Servers
  • Software Development using MS .NET Technologies
  • Spreadsheet creation and analysis
  • Database Creation and Management

Certifications you will be prepared for

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
  • IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Curriculum

Freshman Year:

  • Introduction to Computer Programming
  • Introduction to Game Development
  • Web Development Technologies
  • Windows OS Management
  • Introduction to PC Maintenance

Sophomore Year:

  • Cisco IT Essentials: PC/Laptop Hardware and Software (A+)
  • Game Programming using Dark Basic
  • Software Development Using .NET (Visual Basic)
  • Web Development using MS Expression
  • Creating and Maintaining Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel

Junior Year:

  • Cisco Discovery 1: Networking for Home and Small Business
  • Cisco Discovery 2: Networking for Small-to Medium Business or ISP
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Software Development Using .NET (C#)

Senior Year:

  • Server Administration
  • Database Creation and Management using MS Access
  • Security+
  • Programming Logic and Design
  • Advanced Studies:
    • Option 1:
      • Cisco Discovery 3: Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise
      • Cisco Discovery 4: Designing and Supporting Computer Networks
    • Option 2:
      • Fundamentals of Java / C++ Programming

Career Opportunities

 

 

 

High School

  • Desktop Support Specialist
  • PC/Laptop Technician
  • Network Support Technician
  • Network Administrator
  • Office Specialist
  • Web Programmer

2-Year College

  • Customer Service Manager
  • Database Administration
  • Graphic Artist
  • Web Designer
  • Application Developer

4-Year College

  • Computer Science Engineer
  • Hardware Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • MIS Director
  • Network Systems Analyst
  • Video Game Programmer
  • Web Master

Technology Links

Cisco Academy Program
DreamSpark
Microsoft Academic Alliance