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Purpose: The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree.

The need for computer professionals in the United States is growing as companies become more global. Almost every major challenge facing our world involves turning to computers for a solution. Today’s computer job market has a considerable demand with high salaries for qualified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth rate ranges from 38% to 56% across the computer industry. In fact, according to one report software engineering is the number one best job for salary and opportunities.

Occupational Objectives: Computer Programmer • Software Developer • Software Tester • Junior Software Engineer

Admission Requirements: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing AAS degree requirements should inform their faculty advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses that meet transfer requirements.

Program Requirements: The curriculum includes courses in computer information systems, math, business, communication skills, social studies, and physical education. The required computer information systems courses provide a general foundation of computer concepts, as well as specific training in computer programming (top-down design, algorithm development, program structure, and documentation), using several different programming languages. Students are trained in a variety of software, programming languages, and operating systems such as Visual Basic.NET, Java, Visual C++.NET , Dreamweaver, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MySQL, HTML5 and CSS3, Windows, and Linux.