Associate in Science Information Technology

Colleges of Contra Costa

The Associate Degree in Information Technology prepares students to either enter the workforce as Computer User Support Specialists, Computer Network Support Specialists, or pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. Majority of the courses are based on IT Model Curriculum eligible to be transferable to higher education depending on the accepting college. Computer User Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. This program also requires students to complete 2 units (120 unpaid, or 150 paid hours) of occupational work experience to practice what they have learned in an industry environment. While taking required courses in this degree, students are eligible to receive stackable certificates in Information Technology, Computer User Support Specialist, and Network and Security Specialist. Graduates of the A.S. Information Technology are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA's A+ and Network+ certification, CompTIA's Server+ and Security+ exams. This program will allow students to take advance courses in information technology such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and IoT Security and other emerging technology in information technology.