This program prepares students for pursuit of careers in information technology. Graduates qualify for information systems support staff positions such as applications trainers; technical support; software support; and database, web and programming applications trainees.
Students may specialize in information technology areas, including database, web, or applications concentrations. Students will use state-of-the-art technology to complete their coursework.
Students with work experience and advanced skills should contact the internship coordinator for assessment and course substitution information. Students without prerequisite skills are expected to take the necessary additional courses. An important feature of this program is the internship component where students seek on-the-job training in a professional setting. Students wishing to enroll in the internship should contact the internship coordinator prior to enrollment.
$46.84
Median Hourly Pay with a Bachelor's Degree
$97,430
Median Annual Salary with a Bachelor's Degree
This program prepares students for the pursuit of careers in information technology. Graduates qualify for information systems support staff positions such as applications trainers; technical support; software support; and database, web and programming applications trainees.
Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 682,800 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection, and storage of big data, and information security.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics
Stackable Certificates
Software Development
This program prepares students with fundamental programming and database skills. It may serve as a foundation for students who plan to pursue careers in technology, an enhancement to studies in other disciplines, or a means for adding technical credentials to one’s resume.
This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential.
C# is a language similar to C++ and Java while utilizing a drag-and-drop development environment more commonly found in Visual Basic. The result is a tool that allows for the rapid development of desktop, PDA, data-driven web applications using state-of-the-art object-oriented techniques. Within this certificate’s courses, you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Visual C#.
This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential.
Because Java was designed for the Internet, it has been a popular choice for writing programs that are platform independent and safe. Java remains popular for network programming and web development. More recently, object-oriented features in the language have made Java a competitive option for writing stand-alone applications. Within this certificate’s courses you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Java.
This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree and industry experience, provide the background for entry-level or trainee software development positions. Information technology professionals may also pursue this program to enhance their versatility and career advancement potential.
Within this certificate’s courses, students will gain hands-on experience using at least two programming languages — selecting from C#, Java, iOS, Android, and Visual Basic. Software development lifecycle issues — including solution conception, design, implementation, and testing — are addressed with hands-on experiences using the latest hardware and software development tools. Students expand on their breadth of knowledge by selecting from database, web design/development, eCommerce, and Microsoft Office application integration course options.
Database Administration
This program prepares students with skills to build and administer a single-user database, including the designing of tables, queries, forms, reports, and macros. The coursework maps to industry certification in personal database management.
This program prepares students with database design and management skills, providing the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhancing an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential. Coursework will emphasize database design principles, Structured Query Language, and database administration using a variety of popular database management systems.
Website Development
This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential.
Because Java was designed for the Internet, it has been a popular choice for writing programs that are platform-independent and safe. Java remains popular for network programming and web development. More recently, object-oriented features in the language have made Java a competitive option for writing stand-alone applications. Within this certificate’s courses you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Java.
This program prepares students with programming skills to design and develop web pages with dynamically generated content. This program will also provide the background for entry-level or trainee positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential.
This program is designed for the experienced computer user who has strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer applications packages. Students who are interested in beginning a career in website development and who do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with the department chair or coordinator to plan appropriate course selection.
This program provides skill development in beginning-level desktop publishing. Students utilize software such as Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. This program is designed for the experienced computer user who possesses strong skills in Microsoft Windows navigation and computer application packages. It is appropriate for students who have earned a degree previously or who can prove substantial work experience. Students who are interested in beginning a career in graphics or desktop publishing and do not possess these prerequisite skills should meet with the department chair or program coordinator to plan appropriate course selections.
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in desktop support for PC applications. Students acquire hardware and software knowledge and customer service skills necessary to troubleshoot and resolve basic PC and applications problems. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software including printing, installing hardware and software, application programs, electronic mail, and operating systems.
This program prepares students to work in the fields of multimedia design. Students will receive training in the digital media, design, visual effects and motion graphics, animation, production development, production, and communication and information technology. Students will learn about production, editing, and layout design. Jobs in multimedia design can be found in career fields such as television or film production, animation, audio production, and set design, as well as several other multimedia and production design fields.
Program prerequisite: keyboarding skill of 40 net words per minute by touch. Students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in OSA-100 Keyboarding & Basic Formatting (3 credit hours).
Program Details
| Program Name | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| C# Programmer | Certificate | 1466 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Graphics and Desktop Publishing | Certificate | 1312 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Help Desk Specialist | Certificate | 1311 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Java Programmer | Certificate | 1458 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Computer Information Systems | A.A.S. | 1206 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Multimedia Designer | Certificate | 1342 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| PHP Programmer | Certificate | 1344 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Programming Skills | Certificate | 1382 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Small Database Administrator | Certificate | 1380 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Software Developer | Certificate | 1305 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Website Designer | Certificate | 1434 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
| Website Developer | Certificate | 1433 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
