Community College Initiative Program

2020-2021
Field of Study: Information Technology

Information Technology Concentration Areas

• Computer Information Systems (CIS) and • Computer Internetworking Technologies (CIT)
Computer Science (CS) Building and repairing computers and networks
Programming, computer science, web design, Cisco or CompTIA certifications
games, Excel, Access, SQL, Oracle, or Linux/Unix Computer forensics or network security
CIS Concentrations: Business Productivity CIT Concentrations: CISCO Certified Network
Software, C++ Language Proficiency, Database Associate (CCNA) Security, Network Professional,
Proficiency, Enterprise Database Proficiency, System Support Specialist, Internetworking
iPhone/iPad Developer Proficiency, Java Language Technician, CompTIA A+ and Network+ PC
Proficiency, LINUX, Windows Network Technician, Voice Over IP Telephony, Database
Administration, Spreadsheet Proficiency, UNIX Technologies, General IT, Network and Cyber
Proficiency, Visual BASIC Language Proficiency, Security, Network Server Administration,
Web Technician, Application Programming, Networking and Telecommunications, Web
Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Web Technologies, Website
Development, Graphic Communications Application Programming (examples of current
Technology, Mobile App Development, .Net options available, subject to change)
Programming, Web Design (examples of current • GIS
options available, subject to change) • IT Technician – Desktop Support, Computer
Support, Network Technician
Track One Track Two Track Three
Certificate Non-Certificate Courses Courses and English
Minimum Requirements
Participants who meet the following Participants who meet the following Students who have not yet met
criteria will be eligible to participate criteria will be eligible to participate minimum requirements in English at
in Track One: in Track Two: their host campus will take a
• Students must meet minimum • Students must meet minimum combination of English classes and
language requirements to enroll in language requirements to enroll in content courses, as possible based on
credit-bearing classes. credit or workforce classes. their level of proficiency and
• Math placement test may be • Math placement test may be department approval.
required for some IT courses. required for some IT courses.
• Pre-requisites may be required for • Pre-requisites may be required for
specific courses. specific courses.
Sample Field Concentration Courses
CIS Introduction, Intermediate, and English Reading and Vocabulary
Database Technologies Advanced Java Programming English Grammar
Introduction, Intermediate Access Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5 English Writing
Oracle 11g, SQL 11g, & PL/SQL 11g Introduction, Intermediate C# English Oral Expression
Web Development and Tools Programming English Listening and Speaking
Intro to Game Industry Introduction to C++ Programming College Success Skills
CIT Cyber Security Non-credit courses such as Java,
Introduction to Networks Cyberlaw AutoCAD, Revit, Cisco Router & IP
Routing and Switching Essentials IT Project Management Routing, CyberWatch Security,
Scaling Networks AutoCAD Oracle SQL
MS Windows Server: Active Revit Field elective
Directory Configuration, Network Networking Fundamentals
Infrastructure Configuration, Server Intro to Web Site/Page Design
Administrator GIS
Geographic Information System Computer Hardware Basics
Network and Cyber Security
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 General Studies Helpful for the Field
• Oral Communication • College Writing • Project Management • Entrepreneurship
Hands-on, Practical Professional Experience Outside of the Classroom
Sample Internship Opportunities—Minimum of 75 hours
Campus tech help desk, local Start Up Accelerator, MSI Mold Builders, ESP International, ACME Graphics,
ComputerCORE, Branch Technical Services, Chicago Computers, the local public library, non-profit organizations
Sample Volunteer Activities that Build Professional Experience in the Field—Minimum of 100 hours
Tutoring students with less advanced skills, projects in areas of database, web, and social media for a variety of campus
offices or local organizations, and the campus help desk
Sample CCI Programming in This Field of Study
Program Site Visits: Oracle University Training Center, local businesses such as Rockwell Collins International, Hibu,
Transamerica, Nordstrom Direct, and Delta Circuits
Workshops and Conferences: CyberSci Symposium, Washington DC Tech Security Conference,
National Credential Preparation: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Security Manager
(CISM®) Boot Camp, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®), Computer Forensic ACE
Certification

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