Major: Computer and Information Technology (career option)

 
Degree: Associate Degree in Applied Science

Computer and Information Technology focuses on the development and support of computing systems. The proliferation of computers into every aspect of business and industry has created a high demand for technically skilled professionals who can design computer programs and systems, support users, and provide administration and maintenance of computer networks. This demand is expected to grow into the next decade.

The Computer and Information Technology (career option) allows you to choose one of four concentrations that are essential to computing: IT Support, Networking, Software Development and Support, and Visual Media. All four concentrations lead to an Associate Degree in Applied Science - major in Computer and Information Technology.

• The IT Support concentration prepares students to meet the needs of today’s employers who are looking for help desk staff familiar with standard support methodologies who have an understanding of business processes, strong problem solving skills, and good interpersonal communication skills.
• The Networking concentration prepares students to design, install, support, and maintain security for computer networks, maintain hardware and software, and analyze and troubleshoot problems.
• The Software Development and Support concentration prepares students to design, create and maintain programs in a variety of current programming languages, understand and use operating systems, and use and support application programs.
• The Visual Media Technology concentration combines the study of art and technology and prepares students to produce and manipulate visual media for computer-base communication, marketing, education and entertainment.

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