Computer Information Technology

IT careers are in abundance and the Computer Information Technology program will prepare you to get the career you want. You will develop skills in network management, network security, computer hardware support and operating system administration. You will be prepared to provide technical support to computer users, including hardware, network and operating system support.

Through your choice of electives, you can study:

Computer Security: Coursework focuses on developing in-depth knowledge and technical skills related to network and information security.

Network: Coursework focuses on developing in-depth knowledge and technical skills related to creating and maintaining computer network systems.

PC Support and Administration: Coursework focuses on developing in-depth knowledge and technical skills related to assisting computer users with software, hardware and network needs.

SAMPLE CAREERS IN THIS FIELD: Computer Support Specialist

DEGREES AVAILABLE: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Applied Science via Ivy Tech Online, Technical Certificate, Certificate. Availability of degrees varies by campus. Contact your campus of interest below for more information.

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATES
Certificates are sequences of technical and professional courses. They provide access to targeted, short-term workforce training, and completers may sit for specific certification exams. Courses in certificate programs also apply toward technical certificates and associate degree programs in the subject area. Program and Employment Information

Certificates currently offered in this field are:

• Network Administration (21 credits)
  Upon completion leads to various Certifications in Computer Information Technology: Microsoft Certified Professional Client Operating Systems, Microsoft Certified Professional Server Operating Systems, CompTIA Net+, and CompTIA Security+, employment and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information
• PC Support and Administration (21 credits)
  Upon completion leads to various Certifications in Computer Information Technology: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Net+, and Microsoft Certified Professional Client Operating Systems, employment and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information
• Routing and Switching (16 credits)
  Upon completion leads to Cisco Certified Network Administrator, employment and/or completion of an associate . Program and Employment Information
• Systems Security (27 credits)
  Upon completion leads to various Certifications in Computer Information Technology: Microsoft Certified Professional Server Operating Systems, CompTIA Net+, and CompTIA Security+, employment, and/or completion of an associate degree. Program and Employment Information

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
Technical Certificate programs provide education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. Each program contains a sequence of required courses in a recognized concentration within one of the programs at the College. The program content is designed to develop competency in the comprehension of general and technical skills. Certificate programs require mastery of basic reading, writing, mathematical and algebraic skills. Program and Employment Information

To earn this degree, you must have 31-33 credits in the following areas:

• General Education Core: 7-9 credits
• Professional/Technical Core: 9 credits
• Regionally Determined: 15 credits

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
To earn this degree, you must have 62-68 credits in the following areas:

• General Education Core: 19-21 credits
• Professional/Technical Core: 31 credits
• Statewide Electives: 12-16 credits

CURRICULUM
View the curriculum for this program and all others currently available at Ivy Tech.

LOCATIONS
The Computer Information Technology program is offered at the following campuses. Please click on the campus of interest below for contact and campus specific program information: