Computer Information Technology
The Computer Information Technology (CIT) program encompasses related courses in Information Technology, Computer software and hardware maintenance , Networking management and configuration, and Server and Business Systems Administration, Cloud technologies and Virtualization.
Graduates will benefit from sustained growth in demand for highly skilled information technology workers. All courses offer a core curriculum that is designed to provide the academic and technical background to prepare students for a career in the information technology field. The curriculum focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses are designed to prepare students to install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. The emphasis is on Windows, Mac, and Linux/Unix operating systems. The curriculum is designed to enable students to develop strong critical thinking skills and to learn by doing in a hands-on lab environment
Typical job opportunities: Computer support professional, systems administrator, data center administrator, desktop support specialist, information systems technician, IT support specialist/administrator, network service technician, information assurance analyst, security systems administrator, IT security technician, and Help Desk Technician.