Dr. Cheri St. Arnauld National Director for Teacher Education Programs, Maricopa Community Colleges.
Information Technology Programs | Maricopa Community Colleges
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Information Technology Industry Snapshot Ever wonder how information and computers work together to help companies? Information Technology (IT) has as much to do with managing data as it does with computers, and IT jobs are spread across all types of businesses. Information is best supported by computer technology, and any company that uses computers in its day-to-day operations requires IT support. Employment in this field is expected to grow due to demand for the design, construction, and management of computer networks, web sites, security systems, and mobile technologies. IT jobs are growing occupations, and individuals can earn $50,000 to $70,000 per year in Arizona, depending on the IT field you choose. Essential Industry Transferable Skills • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Complex Problem-Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. • Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Fastest Growing Computer Software Engineers, Applications $84,680 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $84,070 Database Administrators $67,520 Network & Computer Systems Administrators $66,380 Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts $69,000 Largest Number Computer Programmers $72,230 Computer Software Engineers, Applications $84,680 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $84,070 Computer Support Specialists $48,400 Computer Systems Analysts $84,690 Occupation Average Annual Wage* * Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009 Source: O*Net technology Student, Scottsdale Community College 18 MCCCD CAREER GUIDE
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Largest Number Computer Programmers $72,230 Computer Software Engineers, Applications $84,680 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $84,070 Computer Support Specialists $48,400 Computer Systems Analysts $84,690 Occupation Average Annual Wage* technology 18 MCCCD CAREER GUIDE Student, Scottsdale Community College *Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009 Source: O*Net Program INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE Source: http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/index.php
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Information TechnologyIndustry Snapshot
Ever wonder how information and computers work together to help companies? Information Technology (IT) has as much to do with managing data as it does with computers, and IT jobs are spread across all types of businesses. Information is best supported by computer technology, and any company
that uses computers in its day-to-day operations requires IT support. Employment in this field is expected to grow due to demand for the design, construction, and management of computer networks, web sites, security systems, and mobile technologies. IT jobs are growing occupations, and individuals can earn $50,000 to $70,000 per year in Arizona, depending on the IT field you choose.
Essential Industry Transferable Skills
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem-Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Fastest Growing Computer Software Engineers, Applications $84,680Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $84,070Database Administrators $67,520 Network & Computer Systems Administrators $66,380 Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts $69,000
Largest Number Computer Programmers $72,230Computer Software Engineers, Applications $84,680Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $84,070Computer Support Specialists $48,400Computer Systems Analysts $84,690
Occupation Average Annual Wage*
*Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009
Source: O*Net
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Program ProgramCollege/Skill Center College/Skill Center
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Advanced Computer Usage & Applications Rio Salado
Advanced Web Designer Mesa
Computer Applications Technology Estrella Mountain
Computer Hardware and Desktop Support Chandler-Gilbert,
Estrella Mountain, Mesa,
Scottsdale
Computer Hardware & Network Support Scottsdale
Computer Information Systems Glendale, Mesa,
Phoenix College,
Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,
South Mountain
Computer Networking Technology Paradise Valley
Computer Programming Mesa
Computer Support Specialist Maricopa Skill Center
Computer Systems Maintenance Paradise Valley
Computer Technology Rio Salado
Computer Usage & Applications Rio Salado
Database Development Scottsdale
Desktop Publishing Estrella Mountain
Engineering Technology Glendale, Chandler-Gilbert
Game Technology GateWay, Mesa
Geographic Information Systems Mesa
Help Desk Specialist Glendale
Information Security Estrella Mountain,
Glendale
Information Security Administration Estrella Mountain,
Glendale
Information Security Technology Estrella Mountain,
Glendale
Information Security Wireless Networks Estrella Mountain,
Glendale
Information Technology Chandler-Gilbert
Programming and Systems Analysis South Mountain
Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced Mesa
Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic Mesa
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Cisco Networking Professional South Mountain
Computer Applications Specialist South Mountain
Information Technology - Network Server South Mountain
Information Technology - Network Security South Mountain
Information Technology - Support South Mountain
Linux Associate Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella
Mountain, Glendale, Mesa
Linux Networking Administration Estrella Mountain, Glendale,
Mesa
Linux Professional Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella
Mountain, Glendale, Mesa,
Paradise Valley
Microcomputer Applications Glendale
Microcomputer Applications:
Office Specialist/Core Level Chandler-Gilbert
Microcomputer Applications
Office Specialist/Expert Level Chandler-Gilbert
Microcomputer Business Applications Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale
Microsoft Database Administration Chandler-Gilbert
Microsoft Desktop Support Technology Estrella Mountain, Glendale,
Mesa, Paradise Valley
Microsoft Networking Technology Estrella Mountain, Glendale,
GateWay, Paradise Valley
Microsoft Product Specialist Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella
Mountain, Glendale, GateWay,
Paradise Valley
Microsoft Applications Development Mesa, Paradise Valley
Microsoft Systems Administration Estrella Mountain, Chandler-
Gilbert, Paradise Valley
Microsoft Systems Engineer Estrella Mountain, Glendale,
GateWay, Paradise Valley
Multimedia and Business Technology Mesa
Network Administration Scottsdale
Network Administration
CISCO Network Associate Mesa
Information Technology Programsat the Maricopa Community Colleges
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Program ProgramCollege/Skill Center College/Skill Center
Network Administration
CISCO Network Professional Mesa
Network Administration: Microsoft Windows NT Mesa
Network Administration: Microsoft Windows Mesa
Network Administration: Novell Mesa
Network Administration: UNIX-Solaris Mesa
Networking Rio Salado
Networking Administration: Cisco Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella
Mountain, Glendale, GateWay,
South Mountain
Networking Systems Administration Mesa
Networking Technology: Cisco Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella
Mountain, Glendale, GateWay
Oracle Database Administration Estrella Mountain
Oracle Database Operations Chandler-Gilbert
Personal Computer Applications Scottsdale
Programming Rio Salado
Programming and Systems Analysis Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella
Mountain, Glendale, Mesa,
Phoenix, Paradise Valley,
Scottsdale, South Mountain
Software Development Scottsdale
Web and Graphic Design South Mountain
Web Design Glendale, Paradise Valley,
Estrella Mountain, Mesa
Phoenix, Rio Salado
Scottsdale
Web Developer Estrella Mountain, Mesa,
Glendale, GateWay, Phoenix,
Paradise Valley
Web Development Scottsdale
Web Server Administrator Mesa
Web Technology Mesa
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
Animation Glendale
Animation: Imaging & Design Foundation Glendale
Broadcast Production Scottsdale
Comic & Sequential Art Phoenix College
Digital Arts Mesa
Digital Photography Phoenix College
Digital Arts: Digital Illustration Mesa
Digital Arts: Digital Photography Mesa
Digital Arts: Graphic Design Mesa
Digital Arts: Web Design Mesa
Editing Scottsdale
eLearning Design Specialist Rio Salado
Film Analysis and Criticism Scottsdale
Film Production Scottsdale
Game Technology Mesa, GateWay
Graphic Design Rio Salado
Media Arts: Computer Art/Illustration Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix,
Paradise Valley
Media Arts: Desktop Publishing Phoenix College
Media Arts: Digital Animation Phoenix College
Media Arts: Digital Imaging Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix
Media Arts: Web Design Phoenix College
Motion Picture/Television Production Scottsdale
Multimedia Glendale
Multimedia Technology Mesa
Screenwriting Scottsdale
Technical Theatre Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale,
Paradise Valley
Video Production Technology Glendale
Web Publishing Design: Foundation Glendale
Web Publishing Design: Design & Authoring Glendale
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