Computer Information Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech’s Computer Information Technology program offers a two-year technical degree with a focus in computer support or computer networks. The program also prepares students for the A+, Network+, and Security+ CompTIA Certifications and the CCP and CCTP Cloud Computing Certifications. The Computer Technician curriculum is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to install, maintain, and repair PC and Server hardware and systems, as well as furnish support services to system users. The program also focuses on computer systems security and networking. Students will receive hands-on training in computer operating systems, application software, network administration and installation, software installation and removal, computer maintenance and repair, hardware installation, and Cloud Computing skills. This degree is now also available online.
Computer Information Technology Certificate
The Computer Information Technology Certificate is an important first step if a student is looking to build a new career in the computer field. The one-year program provides students with foundational knowledge of key technology areas, including computer hardware and software, the Internet, computer maintenance, networking essentials, and Help Desk Support. Credits earned in this program apply to the degree. Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.
Computer Repair
The Computer Repair certificate is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in the field Information Technology computer repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This program provides the basic concepts, knowledge and skills, techniques, and language of information systems that prepare for employment in computer repair. Courses completed can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technology. Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.
Microsoft Operating Systems
The Microsoft Operating Systems certificate is designed to prepare individuals for career advancement or entry-level employment in the field Information Technology system installation and administration. This program provides the basic concepts, knowledge and skills, techniques, and language of installing configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft operating systems that prepare for employment in system administration. Courses completed can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technology. Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.
Networking
The Networking certificate is certificate is designed to prepare individuals for career advancement or entry-level employment in the field Information Technology Network administration and design. This program provides the basic concepts, knowledge and skills, techniques, and language of computer networks that prepare for employment in Network administration, maintenance and repair. Courses completed can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technology. Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity certificate is designed to prepare individuals for career advancement or entry-level employment in the field Information Technology security specialist. This program provides the basic concepts, knowledge and skills, techniques, and language of the different ways in which a cyber-attack can affect physical security in a broad range of sectors, that prepare for employment in Information Systems & Network Security. Courses completed can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technology. Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.
Cloud Computing
The Cloud Computing certificate is designed to prepare individuals for career advancement or entry-level employment in the field of Cloud Computing. This program provides the basic concepts, knowledge and skills, techniques, and language of cloud computing industry standards organizations and practitioners that prepare for employment in the Cloud Computing industry. Courses completed can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Technology. Holders of this certificate may pursue entry-level employment.
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You can learn the skills that will allow you to acquire the following:
CompTIA Certifications
A+ Technician (Exams 220-81 & 220-82)
Network + (Exam N10-006)
Security + (Exam SY0-401)
Cloud School Certifications
Cloud Certified Professional (Exam C90.01)
Certified Cloud Technology Professional (Exams C90.01, C90.02 & C90.03)
Microsoft Exams
Configuring Windows 7 (Exam 70-680)
Configuration Windows 8.1 (Exam 70-687)
Installing & Configuring Windows Server 12R2 (Exam 70-410)
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