Objective of Field
To successfully complete the certification exams, obtain further education, and/or work experience in order to obtain entry-level employment in the Information Technology field.
Job Duties/Training
The Computer Information Technology program helps students gain the practical experience and knowledge needed to pass the IT specialist certification from Certiport, with specialities in Device Configuration, Networking, and Network Security.
Certification Tests
- Device Configuration and Management
- Networking
- Network Security
- Cloud Computing, Python, Java, and more! (Optional)
Planned Courses
- Device Configuration and Management Certification (junior year - includes computer core hardware, computer operating systems, networking basics, and basic server installation and management)
- Networking (senior year - includes basic networking, intermediate networking, data cable creation, and participating at the Computer HelpDesk that responds to school computer/networking repair requests)
- Network Security (senior year - includes advanced networking, basic computer security fundamentals, and system and networking hardening basics)
Employment/Job Outlook
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Entry Level
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2-Year Associates Degree
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4-Year Bachelor’s Degree
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Computer Operator
Field Support Technician
Hardware Installation Coordinator
Help Desk Technician
Network Support Technician
Operating Systems Specialist
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Information Sciences and Technology
Computer Engineering Technology
Telecommunications Technology
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Computer Forensics
Computer Information Systems
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Science and Engineering
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How to Find Out More
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