Computer Technology and Information Systems

Degree Types
A.S., Certificate
Mode of Study
Hybrid, On Campus, Online

Program Description

Computer Technology and Information Systems offers flexible pathways into AI, Applied AI, IT support, cybersecurity, networking, system administration, and cloud computing.

Students build practical skills through hands-on coursework in computer hardware and software, programming, networking, cloud infrastructure, databases, cybersecurity, and systems administration. Applied AI coursework prepares students to use AI tools and cloud platforms to design intelligent solutions, automate workflows, work with data, and implement AI responsibly and securely. Degree, certificate, apprenticeship, and transfer options help students prepare for employment, professional certifications, or continued study at a four-year university.

Degrees and Certificates

Applied AI and Cloud Computing

Build applied skills in AI, Python programming, cloud computing and infrastructure, database management, networking, and secure AI-enabled systems. (AS Degree and Certificate)

Applied Computer AI Systems Professional

Combine programming, cloud, database, systems, and IT support coursework in a stackable pathway aligned with industry skills. (Certificate)

Computer Technology and Information Systems

Study programming, cloud infrastructure, databases, Linux and Windows administration, networking, security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. (AS Degree)

Cybersecurity

Build a foundation in programming principles, threat and vulnerability detection, prevention, response, security operations, and security management. (AS Degree and Certificate)

IT Security Foundations

Prepare for security-focused work through network fundamentals, information systems security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. (Certificate)

IT Support Professional

Build practical skills for desktop support, cloud technician, field service, database administration, and help desk roles. (Certificate)

Network Technology

Train in home and small-business networking, PC configuration, routing, and switching for support, help desk, and systems roles. (AS Degree and Certificate)

System Administrator

Develop network, Linux and Windows server, cloud, database, and systems administration skills in a stackable certificate pathway. (Certificate)

IT Support Technician Apprenticeship

Develop hands-on IT support skills in systems, networking, device security, hardware installation, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer service.

Cybersecurity Specialist Apprenticeship

Build practical skills in secure systems, network security, system hardening, threat monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and security operations.

See Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions

FastTrack Offerings

Google IT Support
Networking Technology
Cybersecurity
Applied AI and Cloud Computing

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 technology professionals (systems analysts, database administrator, infrastructure 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 .

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