Marketable Skill Achievement Awards:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) IICertificates of Achievement:
Computer Programming Tech-Prep
Geographical Information Systems Analyst
Information Technology Career Foundation Core
Interactive Game Technology and Simulation
Multimedia Developer I
Multimedia Developer II
Networking Technology - CiscoAssociate in Science Degrees:
Computer Information Systems (Suggested Transfer Plan)
Computer Programming (Suggested Transfer Plan)
Geographical Information Systems (Suggested Transfer Plan)Associate in Applied Science Degrees:
Computer Information Systems:
Computer Programming Specialization
Information Systems Specialization
Digital Media Forensics Associate Emphasis
Information Systems Security Associate EmphasisMicrocomputers for Business Specialization
Geographic Information Systems Emphasis
Multimedia-Internet Developer EmphasisNetworking Technology Specialization
Tech-Prep Enhanced Skills Certificates:
Computer Programming
LAN Technology
Information Systems Security
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology offers the student a variety of options to obtain specialized training and education to meet the needs of today's Information Technology Specialist or Computer Science major. The curriculum for each uses extensive "hands on" experience, with contemporary computer workstations, adherence to latest information technology processes, industry standard programming languages, operating systems, and software applications. Students will be introduced to a variety of computer platforms, including mainframe computer, minicomputer, personal computers, client-server, and networked computers.
Marketable Skills Achievement Award
The marketable skills award adds to the student's marketability or makes the student eligible for immediate employment in the field of geographical information sciences (GIS). These awards are also designed as a stepping stone towards earning certificates or an associate in applied science degree in GIS.
Certificates of Achievement
Certificates of Achievement allow students to acquire the knowledge and skills to function as a technician at the entry level. Certificates are offered for the following: Computer Programming, Geographical Information Systems Analyst, Interactive Game Technology and Simulation, Multimedia Developer I, Multimedia Developer II, and Networking Technology-Cisco.
Associate in Science Degree
The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Computer Programming or Information Systems is designed for graduates who will transfer to a four-year university to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Computer Science focuses on the development, evaluation, and integration of software systems. Computer Information Systems focuses on the development and maintenance of information systems. Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to enable a student to acquire the knowledge and skills to function in a variety of information technology occupations. The AAS curriculum is based upon specific work performance indicators, technical knowledge, and employability, skill standards identified by the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET). The department offers four specializations to meet the needs of industry: (1) Computer Programming (2) Information Systems (3) Microcomputers for Business and (4) Networking Technology. Computer programming has one option, Computer Programming Specialization. Information Systems has two options, Digital Media Forensics Associate and Information Systems Security Associate. Microcomputer for Business has two options, Geographic Information Systems and Multimedia-Internet Developer. Networking Technology has one option, Network Support and Administration Emphasis.
The AAS may be accepted into the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science (BAAS) degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Technology (BAT) degree, or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology found in area universities. Students wishing to pursue a specific AAS degree with plans to complete their bachelor's degree at a university are strongly advised to contact a CSIT advisor and the university to which they plan to transfer.
Tech-Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate
For additional training beyond the Associate of Applied Science Degree, three Enhanced Skills Certificates are offered: Computer Programming, LAN Technology, and Information Systems Security.
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