Computer Information Technology

Job prospects growing

Computer jobs are growing according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Many of the fastest growing occupations are computer jobs or positions that require computer skills.

Learn skills at CCCC for computer-related jobs that require working directly with customers on a regular basis. These are the kinds of jobs not likely to decrease in demand or be sent overseas. Salaries of recent graduates range from $20,000 to $50,000.

What Computer People Do

Create applications: Database programmers, software specialists, and web developers create applications that businesses use to support day-to-day operations.
Facilitate network communications: Networking technologies and network infrastructure are important in today's competitive business environment. Networks allow both internal and external communications. Networking technicians build platforms for information processing.
Maintain systems: Whatever your specialty, all computer people should be able to install software and hardware, perform upgrades, and troubleshoot every day problems to keep business operations moving efficiently.
Design and maintain websites and servers: With the increasing use of the Internet, demand for web developers is growing. Websites need to be designed and updated and web servers need to be maintained.

Advantages of studying at CCCC

Faculty: All of our highly-qualified faculty have advanced degrees as well as many professional certifications. They have extensive classroom experience with over 100 combined years of real-world industry experience.
Facilities: CCCC has eighteen computer labs, two advanced networking labs with two routers per student, three dedicated hardware labs, plus an independent teaching network with Solaris, Linux, Microsoft, and Novell servers.
Programs of Study: A degree in Computer Information Technology (CIT) is an excellent choice for the student who wants to learn something about everything. This program is the cornerstone of computer education. With good people skills and a broad education in all aspects of computer training, CCCC CIT graduates have highly marketable skills.
Specialized Tracks: Choose from five areas of interest in the four-semester CIT degree program. While a specialized track is not required, the five tracks offer flexibility to design a program of study that fits your needs and interests.

Two scheduling options available

Offered in two formats, the CIT program is a perfect fit for full-time students or for working adults who need a more flexible "career-centered" schedule. Complete your courses in regular day classes or with the new flexible format that includes evening, online, and classes that mix evening and online to create what the college refers to as a hybrid format.

Certificate programs available

A number of certificate programs that require from four to six courses for a credential are available. Choose to pursue one certificate or add certificates to your degree. Certificate programs include Internet and Computing Core (IC3), Hardware Repair (A+), Database Programming, Network Infrastructure, Network Technologist, and Software Specialist.

CCCC testing center advantages

As a CCCC student you receive discounted test vouchers from our on-campus testing center. Take exams for industry-recognized certification such as IC3, A+ Hardware Technician, and Cisco CCNA.

For more information

To learn about computer training opportunities at CCCC, visit the College website: www.cccc.edu or call on the following numbers: 919-775-5401, 919-718-7347, or toll-free 1-800-682-8353.

Which program track should you choose?

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?	Create, modify, and use applications	Design and maintain websites	Build the platform for information processing and communications	Design, program, and maintain databases
YOU SHOULD CHOOSE THIS SPECIALIZATION TRACK	Software Specialist	Web Developer	Network Technologist or Network Infrastructure	Database Programmer

What are the job prospects for graduates of this program?
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Some duties may including: Systems Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Support and Training, Business Application Design and Implementation

Will I get any "hands on" experience?
All of the computer classes here at CCCC have in-class, supervised labs. You will be able to work with the Operating System or Software package, and get the chance to practice what you have learned in the course. The labs are also supervised by your Instructor. Any problems that may arise, you can get answers to your questions quickly.

Where can I take the MOUS and A+ certification tests?
The CCCC Academic Assistance Center is an authorized testing facility for MOUS and Sylvan Prometric Testing (Cisco, A+, Novell, Linux, etc.)

How much money do people make in computing?
As with just about all kinds of jobs, beginners with no experience coming out of a two-year school make much less than experienced people. What differentiates this from many other jobs is that computing provides rapid upward mobility for people who are good at it. For example, in some occupations you make $35,000 a year with some experience. But five years later,you won't make much more than that. You might start in a computing job lower than people in some other lines of work, but in a few years you can make much more than $35,000. Several of our instructors, before leaving the industry later in life for teaching, made more than the average lawyer. One of the CIT department's graduates from May 2004 earns over $60,000 a year now.