This system and network administration program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology to administer an enterprise network infrastructure and/or a network operating system infrastructure. Instruction includes training in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network devices and end devices with an emphasis on Cisco enterprise network infrastructure administration. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including but not limited to CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA CyberOps, and Microsoft MCSA Windows Server or CompTIA Linux+/LPI Linux Administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Explain the key components of basic enterprise system and network administration.

- Apply skills needed to: Administer a Cisco enterprise network infrastructure for an organization of any size. Administer a network operating system infrastructure for an organization of any size.

This system and network administration program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology to administer an enterprise network infrastructure and/or a network operating system infrastructure. Instruction includes training in installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network devices and end devices with an emphasis on Cisco enterprise network infrastructure administration. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including but not limited to CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA CyberOps, and Microsoft MCSA Windows Server or CompTIA Linux+/LPI Linux Administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Explain the key components of basic enterprise system and network administration.

- Apply skills needed to: Administer a Cisco enterprise network infrastructure for an organization of any size. Administer a network operating system infrastructure for an organization of any size.

This Software Development curriculum prepares students with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in software development. Instruction includes the development, testing, and maintenance of applications using programming languages including and not limited to Python, C++, Java, and SQL. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including and not limited to Python institute’s Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) and Certified Professional in Python Programming (PCPP), C++ Institute’s C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) and C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java SE Programmer, and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Java SE Programmer.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Analyze a problem and formulate steps required to solve that problem using a programming language.

- Design Top Down or Object Oriented algorithms to solve problems.

- Write, test, and document a program based on a Top Down or Object Oriented algorithm.

This Software Development curriculum prepares students with the necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in software development. Instruction includes the development, testing, and maintenance of applications using programming languages including and not limited to Python, C++, Java, and SQL. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including and not limited to Python institute’s Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) and Certified Professional in Python Programming (PCPP), C++ Institute’s C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) and C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java SE Programmer, and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Java SE Programmer.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Analyze a problem and formulate steps required to solve that problem using a programming language.

- Design Top Down or Object Oriented algorithms to solve problems.

- Write, test, and document a program based on a Top Down or Object Oriented algorithm.

This help desk/user support program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek employment in help desk/user support in the field of Information Technology. Instruction includes training in computer hardware, software, Microsoft Windows server operating systems, and Microsoft Windows client operating systems in a networked environment with an emphasis on Local Area Networks (LANs) and network security. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including and not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCT Routing & Switching, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, and Microsoft Windows System Administration.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Explain the key concepts of help desk/user support in a variety of working environments and networking technologies and techniques.

- Apply skills needed to:

1. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and software for a computer in a networked environment.

2. Implement and support basic enterprise network technologies.

3. Implement and support basic enterprise server technologies.

4. Implement and support basic enterprise network security technologies.

This help desk/user support program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek employment in help desk/user support in the field of Information Technology. Instruction includes training in computer hardware, software, Microsoft Windows server operating systems, and Microsoft Windows client operating systems in a networked environment with an emphasis on Local Area Networks (LANs) and network security. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including and not limited to CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCT Routing & Switching, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, and Microsoft Windows System Administration.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Explain the key concepts of help desk/user support in a variety of working environments and networking technologies and techniques.

- Apply skills needed to:

1. Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and software for a computer in a networked environment.

2. Implement and support basic enterprise network technologies.

3. Implement and support basic enterprise server technologies.

4. Implement and support basic enterprise network security technologies.

This cybersecurity program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek employment in the field of Information Technology to administer enterprise network security. Instruction includes training in basic enterprise systems and network administration with an emphasis on system and network security and computer forensics. Students are exposed to a wide variety of security analysis/defensive tools, and students implement these tools. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications such as Python Institute Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco CCT Routing & Switching, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, and Microsoft Windows System Administration or CompTIA Linux+/LPI Linux Administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Describe basic enterprise system and network administration, security administration, and computer forensics.

- Apply skills needed to:

1. Plan, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions.

2. Plan, implement, and maintain enterprise operating system solutions.

3. Plan, implement, and support network security solutions.

4. Conduct digital investigations that conform to accepted professional standards.

This cybersecurity program prepares students with the necessary skills to seek employment in the field of Information Technology to administer enterprise network security. Instruction includes training in basic enterprise systems and network administration with an emphasis on system and network security and computer forensics. Students are exposed to a wide variety of security analysis/defensive tools, and students implement these tools. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications such as Python Institute Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker, Cisco CCT Routing & Switching, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, and Microsoft Windows System Administration or CompTIA Linux+/LPI Linux Administrator.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Describe basic enterprise system and network administration, security administration, and computer forensics.

- Apply skills needed to:

1. Plan, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions.

2. Plan, implement, and maintain enterprise operating system solutions.

3. Plan, implement, and support network security solutions.

4. Conduct digital investigations that conform to accepted professional standards.

The Computer Retail Sales and Support Certificate of Achievement is the first stage of the statewide IT Technician pathway and prepares students to develop their fundamental IT Technician Skills. While completing coursework in customer service, communication, Microsoft Office, and information systems coursework, along with earning the CompTIA A+ industry certification, students gain practical experience as they learn how to succeed in an IT retail environment. Upon completion of this program, students would be qualified for entry-level IT positions such as Retail Salespersons, Customer Service Representatives, Retail Sales Workers, and Sales Representatives.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate an understanding of how networks of hardware, software, and communication technologies interact to create the foundation for productivity and efficiency in an organization or for an individual.

- Develop business documents using word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

- Troubleshoot computer systems (hardware and software) for end-users.

- Design an effective customer service strategy for an organization.

The Computer Retail Sales and Support Certificate of Achievement is the first stage of the statewide IT Technician pathway and prepares students to develop their fundamental IT Technician Skills. While completing coursework in customer service, communication, Microsoft Office, and information systems coursework, along with earning the CompTIA A+ industry certification, students gain practical experience as they learn how to succeed in an IT retail environment. Upon completion of this program, students would be qualified for entry-level IT positions such as Retail Salespersons, Customer Service Representatives, Retail Sales Workers, and Sales Representatives.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate an understanding of how networks of hardware, software, and communication technologies interact to create the foundation for productivity and efficiency in an organization or for an individual.

- Develop business documents using word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

- Troubleshoot computer systems (hardware and software) for end-users.

- Design an effective customer service strategy for an organization.