INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology cluster includes courses and/or programs related to designing, developing, managing, and operating communication and information technology networks and related hardware and software for the recording, storage, transformation, transmission, and distribution of voice, video, images, and data including both telecommunications and computing services. Information Technology careers involve the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. Technological advances and global competition have transformed the nature of work. Tomorrow's jobs will require more knowledge, better skills, and more flexible workers than ever before. Tomorrow's workers must be prepared to change jobs and careers several times.

COURSE OFFERINGS 

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 1

Course Description: This course of study is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of computer programming. Topics include computer software, program design and development, and practical experience in programming, using modern, object-oriented languages.

COMPUTER REPAIR AND SERVICE/ADVANCED COMPUTER REPAIR AND SERVICE

Course Description: The Information Support and Service program prepares students to perform tasks related to computer repair and service. Students receive instruction in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of computer-based technology including mobile peripheral, and networked devices, and laptops. Laboratory activities provide hands-on instruction in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, component replacement, operating systems, security, networking devices, and upgrades in accordance with industry certification standards

CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

Course Description: In the Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance program, students examine the core concepts and terminology of cybersecurity and information assurance, integrating the importance of user involvement, network architecture, threats, and security; operational and system security; cryptography; contingency planning; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and a broad range of other topics.

Upon completion of the two courses, students will be prepared to earn nationally-recognized industry certifications.

CERTIFICATIONS

• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network +
• CompTIA Security +