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 entry-level certifications for A+, Network+, and/or Server+ CompTIA certifications.
Certification Tests
- CompTIA A+
- Network+
- Server+ (optional)
- Linux+ (optional)
Planned Courses
- CompTIA A+ Certification (junior year - includes computer core hardware, computer operating systems, and networking basics)
- CompTIA Network+ (senior year - includes basic networking, intermediate networking, data cable creation, and participating at the Computer HelpDesk that responds to school computer/networking repair requests)
- CompTIA Server+ (senior year - includes basic server installation, management, and troubleshooting web servers and email servers; students must participate in management of various shop servers)
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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