Information Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree, Career Program

Do all your family members and friends call you when they have a computer problem? Do you enjoy repairing computers, setting up networks, and/or creating web pages or mobile apps?

If so, then this may be the program for you!

This two-year, career program is designed to expose you to practical applications of computer systems through hands-on instruction. You can choose one of four (4) areas to study:

Computer & Network Technology
High Performance Computing
Technical Support Specialist
Web Technology

What You Will Learn

By the completion of the program, you will be able to:

work in a team environment both as a member and as a leader.
demonstrate analytical problem solving techniques and critical thinking skills.
work with the various computer, networking, system, and application technologies as covered in the various program concentrations.
communicate effectively.

Types of Courses in the Program

The following is a list of the core courses required for the program.

Network Fundamentals
Structured and Object-Oriented Problem Solving

You will also choose from one of the four concentration areas. In addition to taking the courses specified above, you will be required to complete courses for one of the concentrations below:

Computer Repair & Network Technology Courses

Computer Hardware Technologies
Operating Systems Technologies
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Systems Configuration and Maintenance
LAN Switching and Wireless
Network Software
Network Management and Troubleshooting

High Performance Computing Courses

High Performance Computing Fundamentals
UNIX/LINUX Fundamentals
C/C++ Programming
Computer Hardware Technologies
Data Structures
Systems Programming
HPC Systems and Networking
Computer Organization
Data Communications

Technical Support Specialist Courses

Computer Hardware Technologies
Web Site Development Fundamentals
Operating System Technologies
System Configuration and Maintenance
Structured and Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
Interpersonal Communication
Technical Report Writing
Programming

Web Technology Courses

Web Site Development Fundamentals (with a strong mobile web focus)
Introduction to Graphic Design
Web Design
Client-Web Programming
Server-Web Programming
Structured and Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
Database Systems
Java Programming
Interactive Web Technologies

For a complete listing of the program requirements, see the Information Technology Program Requirements (PDF - 80KB) in CCC's course catalog. Information about individual computer courses can be found in the Computer Courses (PDF - 112KB) section of the course catalog.

Where It Can Take You

Employment

A degree in this field can lead to employment as a:

Computer support specialist
Web designer or developer
Systems administrator
Network or computer technician
Technical writer
Help desk representative

Salaries for these types of careers range from $30,000 to $40,000+.

Transfer Opportunities

If you are seeking to transfer to a four-year school once completing this program, we recommend that you pursue the Computer Information Science or Computer Science degree instead.