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Program
Description
We have become an information society, one that relies on computers
to process our data into meaningful information. With this increase
in computer usage, comes a shortage of competent computer
programmers, network administrators, and PC support technicians.
The Information Technology department offers an
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree. This two-year degree
has two concentration areas: Software Development (Programming) and
Networking. The department also offers the CCNA and CCNP CISCO
Networking Certificates and a Certificate in Web Design.
The A.A.S. degree program provides the fundamentals necessary for
solving business-oriented problems through the use of computer
programming languages. Students obtain extensive hands-on experience
writing programs using Visual Basic, C++, Java, COBOL, and Oracle
PL/SQL. Object-Oriented Program (OOP) and Client/Server design is
covered as well as system analysis and design to provide the student
with a wide variety of programming experience in the Windows 2000
and Windows NT LAN environment. Students also receive training in
Internet web page and web site design.
Employment
Opportunities
Pick up the local paper and you will find job openings in the Quad
Cities and surrounding areas. In great demand are trained
programmers in the areas offered in the Information
Technology degree program. Graduates of the
Information Technology degree program can expect to be employed as
programmer trainees, programmer/analysts, applications programmers,
LAN administrators, Help Desk coordinators, or Computer Support
Specialists. $19,700 to $58,000 annually based on type of job,
company, and experience levels. A survey of recent graduates
indicates starting salaries from $11,700 (part-time) to $40,000.
Local firms call the Scott Community College job placement
department when looking for talented new programmers.
Job Outlook
Employers continue to seek computer professionals with strong
programming, systems analysis, networking, interpersonal, and
business skills. The Occupational Handbook lists these jobs as the
fastest growing between the years of 2000 and 2010.
For information on the most current job outlook, visit the Bureau of
Labor Statistics site:
http://www.bls.gov.
Articulation
Although an Associate in Applied Science Degree assumes graduates to
seek employment after graduation, the Information
Technology Degree program articulates very well with St Ambrose University and
Western Illinois University.
For more information, visit the following links:
St Ambrose/EICCD Cisco Articulation –
http://cisco.eiccd.cc.ia.us/scc-sau.htm.
St Ambrose BAMT Degree –
http://www.sau.edu.
Western Illinois University BOT program -
http://www.wiu.edu/users/mibogd.
Admission Process
The student must follow the college application process (fill out
the application form and have transcripts sent). He/she must take
the college placement/assessment test. In order to be successful in
the Information Technology (IT) curriculum, the
student must score appropriately on the assessment test or must
enroll in the following classes BEFORE starting the IT classes.
MA053 - Basic Mathematical Skills
EN093 - Intro to College Reading
EN096 - Intro to College Composition
Keyboarding is STRONGLY Recommended
Attending Part Time
If you have not been in school for over five years, it is
recommended that you take HD119 - Becoming a Master Student. Also, a
keyboarding class is STRONGLY recommended.
Start out with any of the following:
IT101 Foundations of Information Technology or BUS101 Introduction
to Data Processing
IT105 Applied Logic
CS114 Microcomputer Applications
IT132 Applied Math for IT Majors
General Education Electives (can take any time)
As you begin your coursework, you will be assigned an academic
advisor who can then help you schedule classes for future semesters.
Financial Aid
There are several scholarships specific to this degree program
including: AITP Scholarship, Business Technologies Faculty
Scholarship, and the MIC/BCP Scholarship. Other technical
scholarships are available (ex. ALCOA). Visit the District
Financial Aid site at
http://www.eicc.edu/finaid/index.html.
Program Entry Competencies
1. Ability to read at the high-school level.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, find percentages, and
do word problems.
3. Ability to read complex charts and graphs.
4. Ability to use and understand complex language.
5. Ability to type at least 20 words per minute is VERY helpful.
Program Faculty
Program
Awards/Exit Points
 Associate in Applied
Science Degree - Software Development Concentration
Associate in Applied
Science Degree - Networking Concentration
Certificate in CISCO
Networking CCNA
Certificate in CISCO
Networking CCNP
Certificate in Web Design
Testout Options
View the course competencies. You will be tested on these
competencies. Schedule a time to take the exam with the given
contact. The exam will be held at the Testing Center in the
Kahl Educational Center. All students must pay a $50 testing
fee prior to taking the exam. (Payable at the time the test is
taken). When you have completed the test, it will be returned
for grading. After test has been scored, you will be notified
of whether or not you passed. Upon successful passing of the
test (75%), you must pay a recording fee of $27 ($9/credit
hour). A grade of "T" will appear on your student transcript.
The following classes have a testout option:
CS:114 - Microcomputer
Applications
Contact Jerry Wilkerson
IT:100 -
Foundations of
Information Technology
Contact
Jerry Wilkerson
IT:112 -
Cisco Networking I
Contact Rick Ahlgren
IT:132 -
Applied Math for
IT Majors
Contact Mary Utter
Is IT right for Me?
Do you pay attention to detail? Do you like to work with computers?
Do you like a challenging, fast-paced, constantly changing work
environment? Can you stick with a problem, no matter how perplexing,
until you have it solved? Are you a team player? Are you creative?
If so, maybe Information Technology is for you! |
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