Overview
The Information Technology program is designed to prepare students for industry standards in networking and information technology careers, along with related business trades. This curriculum exposes students to many facets of the computer information technology industry, such as programming, web development, operating systems, etc. Successful associate degree graduates are qualified for entry-level positions as computer technicians, programmers, and other information technology positions. Between July 2022-June 2023, the program’s cumulative enrollment was 30 students and total completers was 11. The percentage of students who completed or graduated as of the end of the last academic year is 61%.
Information Technology Prospects
- Students who graduate from the program can find numerous employment options in different fields of computer and information technology. Some examples include web developers, software developers, computer network support specialists, web administrators, etc. Employment of all computer occupations is expected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
- Employment of computer support specialists is estimated to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupation. Since organizations continually upgrade to increasingly complex computer equipment and software, support services will constantly be in demand to meet installation and repair requirement.
Program Facts
Program Length: 70 weeks (Maximum Time Frame: 105 weeks)
Total Credits: 92 credits (Major – 64 credits & General Education – 28 credits
Major Courses
| Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT149 | Operating System Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT150 | Fundamentals of Information Technology | 4 |
| IT161 | Software Development Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT163 | Web Development Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT164 | Database Administration Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT165 | System and Network Administration | 4 |
| IT166 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT167 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT170 | Data Telecommunications Networks | 4 |
| IT172 | Mobile APP Development I (Android) | 4 |
| IT173 | Mobile APP Development II (iOS) | 4 |
| IT174 | Gaming Development Fundamentals | 4 |
| IT181 | IT Infrastructure I (CompTIA A+) | 4 |
| IT182 | IT Infrastructure II (CompTIA A+) | 4 |
| IT190 | Introduction to Information Systems | 4 |
| IT200 | Business Computer Applications Data Analytics | 4 |
| IT222 | Database Systems Design | 4 |
| IT261 | Capstone Project | 4 |
| IT270 | Career Development I | 4 |
| IT271 | Career Development II | 4 |
| IT280 | Advanced Web Development | 4 |
| IT283 | Object – Oriented Programming | 4 |
| IT290 | Cloud Computing | 4 |
| IT292 | Linux Systems | 4 |
| Total Required Credits (Select 16 courses from above) |
64 |
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General Education Requirements!
| Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUA101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BPS102 | Business and Professional Speech | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition | 4 |
| HIST203 | U.S. History | 4 |
| SPN101 | Introduction to Spanish I | 4 |
| SPN102 | Introduction to Spanish II | 4 |
| BIO102 | Introduction to Biology | 4 |
| IT101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| MAT101 | Algebra | 4 |
| MAT201 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| CRT101 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOC201 | Society and Human Behavior | 4 |
| Total Required Credits (7 courses from above) Select from at least one of each discipline |
28 |
Staff
Devin ParkInstructor and Program Coordinator |
devinp@ccdc.edu | Languages: English, Korean |
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