Program Description
The program introduces the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level IT professionals. In the process of taking the needed courses for the degrees the student will be able to gain standardized certificates from CompTIA; such as A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.
Degrees/Certificates
Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in Computer Technology and Information Systems:
Current Offering
- Computer Technology and Information System (AS)
- Computer and Network Technology (AS, CT)
- Computer Systems Professional
- Network Professional Certificate
- System Administrator Certificate
- Security Professional Certificate
FastTrack Offering
- Google IT Support
- Computer & Networking Technology
- Computer Technology and Information System (AS) (relaunch)
New Proposed Degrees and Certificates
See Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions
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Contact Professor Bhrigu Celly for information about classes and special offerings: bhrigu.celly@mccd.edu.
Career Opportunities
Over the past two decades, there has been a sharp rise in the use of computers and information technology in every sector of our economy. The overall demand for computer tecnology professionals (systems analysts, database administrator, infrstructure support engineers, and computer networking technicians) continues to expand, increasing every year with the future seemingly limitless. Many professions demand an understanding of information technology beyond computer literacy. This anticipated growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surpasses all other occupations.
The associate degree in Computer Technology and Information Systems provides a firm foundation of coursework, including programming principles, database concepts, end-user support, security, networks, and operating systems.
Highlights
Jobs given to computer technology graduates are continuously among the top ten highest paid. Students can use their knowledge of computers in every sector of their lives. As our society faces global climate change those people in computers are ever important in planning solutions to the balance of technology and the environment.
FastTrack
We offer programs that can be completed in one, two or Summer only semesters . We also have a relaunch program to obtain an AS Degree in 17 months.
Industry Academy Partners
We currently are in partnership with several industry partners to provide cutting edge labs and curriculum.
- Cisco Network Academy
- Red Hat Academy
- Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy
- Juniper Network Cloud and Automation Academy
- Oracle Academy
- Coursera
- VMWare IT Academy
- Google Education
- CompTia Academic Partner
Computer Technology Faculty
Name | Position | |
Bhrigu Celly | Professor of Computer Science | bhrigu.celly@mccd.edu |
Class Offerings
Number | Class Title | Certification Preparation Objectives |
CTIS-02 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | |
CTIS-03 | Information & Communication Technology Essentials | CompTia A+ / Google IT Support 1 |
CTIS-04 | Programming with Python | |
CTIS-05 | IT Project Management | CompTia Project+ |
CTIS-06 | Python Programming for Cyber Security | |
CTIS-07 | Linux Shell Scripting and Programming | Red Hat Certification / Juniper Networks |
CTIS-08 | Introdution to System Analysis and Design | |
CTIS-09 | Cloud Computing Infrastructure and Services | CompTia Cloud+/AWS Cloud Practioner |
CTIS-10 | Introduction to Database Managemenet Systems | Oracle Certification |
CTIS-11 | Linux System Adminstration | CompTia Linux+ |
CTIS-12 | Windows Server System Administration | Windows Server Certification |
CTIS-14 | Advance Python Programming | |
CTIS-15 | Computer Network Fundamentals | Cisco CCNA 1/ CompTia Network+/Google IT Support 2 |
CTIS-16 | Routing and Switching | Cisco CCNA 2 |
CTIS-17 | Systems and Network Administration | Google IT Support 3/ CompTia Server+ |
CTIS-18 | Network Security and Automation | Cisco CCNA 3 |
CTIS-19 | Cyber Ops | Cisco Cyber Ops |
CTIS-20 | Introduction to Information Security | CompTia Security+/ Google IT Support 4 |
CTIS-21 | Introduction to CyberSecurity : Ethical Hacking | CompTia Pentest+/ CEH |
CTIS-22 | Digital Forensics Fundamentals | IACIS Cert |
CTIS-23 | Network Security | Cisco Security |
CTIS-25 | Application Development in Amazon Web Services | AWS Certified Developer Associate |
CTIS-26 | Machine Learning, Analytics and Big Data in Cloud Services | AWS Analytics Speciality, AWS Machine Learning Speciality |
CTIS-27 | Cloud Security | Cloud Security Alliance - CCSK |
CTIS-29 | Cloud Computing with Microsoft Azure | Miccrosoft Azure Adminstrator |
CTIS-30 | Cybersecurity Analysis | CompTia CySA+ |
CTIS-32 | Threat Hunting, Incident Response and Crisis Management | GIAC-IH |
CTIS-33 | Firewalls and VPN | IJOS/IJSEC JUNOS Juniper Networks |
CTIS-35 | Security Policies and Compliance |