Computer Information Technology

Associate in Science Degree

Link to Catalog - Computer Information Technology Program Requirements

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in positions such as a PC support technician, help desk technician, user support analyst, applications system analyst, information systems specialist, technical support analyst, computer information manager, user support supervisor, computer systems analyst, customer service representative, computer operator, computer repair technician, computer sales person, help desk office supervisor, office systems support specialist, software tester, software trainer or user support specialist in information technology.

The content includes but is not limited to microcomputer-oriented operating procedures, software applications packages and hardware in order to devise efficient methods to manage a microcomputer-based work environment, develop new systems to meet projected needs, select and install information technology equipment, troubleshoot information technology equipment, and manage and support information technology users. (Click photo above for link to SCF Catalog)

Program Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

•  Demonstrate how to use current productivity software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, email, and internet browser applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot computer hardware and associated peripheral devices and other system components.
•  Install, configure and troubleshoot system and device driver software and implement basic security measures.
• Describe the origin, structure and history of the Internet.
• Design, develop and maintain websites using web authoring tools and related applications.
• Install, configure, use, manage, and troubleshoot microcomputer operating systems.
• Create and maintain database objects, store, retrieve and manipulate data stored in a relational database.
• Demonstrate knowledge of networking technologies, networking hardware, and data communication concepts, protocols, and routing methods.
• Install, configure, manage, deploy, monitor and troubleshoot Windows applications in a networked Windows environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Project Management.
• Perform customer service skills.

Recommended Schedules

 Bradenton

Venice

Certificates

 A college Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less that sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS  degree program and prepares students for entry into employment. This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:

Information Technology Analysis - 27 credit hours (click for link to SCF Catalog)

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

• Demonstrate how to use current productivity software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, email, and internet browser applications.
•  Install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot computer hardware and associated peripheral devices and other system components.
•  Install, configure and troubleshoot system and device driver software and implement basic security measures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of networking technologies, networking hardware, and data communication concepts, protocols, and routing methods.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Project Management.
• Perform customer service skills.
• Perform computer information systems monitoring activities.
•  Perform computer information systems analysis activities.