What is Computer Information Technology?
- Obtain hands on experience needed to land an IT job in any industry
- Work as an entrepreneur in our student run repair shop: fix computers and operate a business
- Learn from faculty with industry and classroom experience
- Excel in IT through the individual attention and training in our small classes
- Meet your next employer through industry partnerships and networking
- Earn an credential and go to work, continue on to earn a 4-year degree or do both!
What are my career options?
Computer support specialists are employed in professional, scientific, and technical services industries, principally computer systems design and related services. Substantial numbers of these workers are also employed in administrative and support services companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, government agencies, educational institutions, software publishers, telecommunications organizations, health care organizations, and management of companies and enterprises. Car-Part.com, CDK Global, Cengage, C-Forward, Cincinnati Bell, Cincinnati Reds, CompMed, Fischer Homes, Great American Insurance, ISOC, Kroger, Nexegen, Owns Electric, Pomeroy, Vantiv, and many more!
| Computer and Information Technology Career | Median Annual
SalaryⓘBased on research conducted by the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics
(KCEWS) in 2016 for the state of Kentucky.
|
|---|---|
| Information Security Specialist | $61,502 |
| Computer Support Technician | $42,236 |
| Computer Tech Basic | $42,236 |
| A+ Prep | $42,236 |
| CISCO Networking Associate | $53,912 |
| CISCO Networking Enhanced | $53,912 |
| Computer Technician | $53,912 |
| Information Security Track | $53,912 |
| Internet Technologies Track | $53,912 |
| Network Administration Track | $53,912 |
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
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Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Technologies - Information Security Track
Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Technologies - Network Administration Track
Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Technologies - Programming Track
Computer Information Technologies Certificates
- Computer Technician
- CIT Fundamentals
- Mobile Apps Development
- Web Programming
- Information Security Specialist
- Computer Support Technician
- Microsoft Network Administrator
- Programming
- A+
- Net+
- Security+
- Advising Certificate Plans for all Computer Information Technologies Certificates
Additional Information
| A+ Prep: 4 Total credit hours | |
| Computer Tech Basic: 11 Total credit hours | |
| Computer Support Technician: 14 Total credit hours | |
| CISCO Networking Associate: 16 Total credit hours |
| Information Security Specialist: 19 Total credit hours | |
| CISCO Networking Enhanced: 24 - 25 Total credit hours | |
| Information Security Track: 60 Total credit hours | |
| Internet Technologies Track: 60 Total credit hours | |
| Network Administration Track: 60 - 63 Total credit hours |
Length of Program
Completion of the program should take two years, assuming that you maintain full-time enrollment status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
