Computer Information Systems
Information Technology Career Preparation
The degree and certificate programs in Computer Information Systems are designed to prepare students for jobs such as computer programmers, Network specialists, web developers, e-learning developers, computer support & help desk specialists,and computer application specialists. Students may seek entry level positions or supplement existing knowledge for their present job.
The CIS Internship Program provides opportunities to gain college credit and practical work experience through: programming related internships, other computer related internships, and through networking related internships. This internship program is open to Harper College students only.
Industry Certification Examinations
Another
option to consider in your career preparation is passing an industry
certification examination. Obtaining industry certitications can help
you to get that first job or help you with a promotion.
In a competitve job market, it may provide an edge over other job applicants. There are many types of certifications offered, including those shown below along with related CIS Programs and/or courses that may help to prepare* you for these certifications.
| Desktop Support, Help Desk, PC Technician | |
Computer support specialist positions were reported by America's Career InfoNET to be in the top15 fastest growing occupations requiring post-secondary training or an associated degree. |
Desktop Support / Help Desk PC Technician |
| Networking | |
| NetPrep
(Vendor-neutral) Network Specialist Certificate Senior Network Specialist Certificate Computers in Business AAS |
Microsoft MCSA Microsoft Network Administtrator Certificate Computers in Business AAS MSCA Info |
Linux |
Cisco CCNA Network Specialist Certificate Computers in Business AAS Cisco Info |
| Web Design & Web Development | |
Industry recognized
Certification Exams are becoming more prominent in the field of
Information Technology.
Harper's Web Visual Design Certificate and the Web
Development AAS (Web Visual Design Specialization) can help prepare
students for WOW Web Designer Certification. |
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| Other Industry Exams for Web Developers | |
| Entry Level CIW Associate iNET + WEB 101 Intro to the Internet WEB 150 Web Development I NET 101 Intro to Networking |
Macromedia WEB 150 Web Development I |
E-Commerce |
WEB Design |
| Microsoft Office Specialist | |
| MOS - MS Office Specialist MS Office Specialist Info |
CAS Courses Technical Certificate |
*Certification exams are intentionally tough.There is no guarantee that passing a course will ensure that you will pass the exam. Extra practice and study are almost always required. It is usually a good idea to work with a technology for several months before attempting a certification exam.
Career Update
According to the US Department of Labor, the following technology careers are considered to be among the fastest growing occupations between 2000 and 2010.
- #1 Computer software engineers, applications
- #2 Computer support specialists -- Help Desk, PC Technician
- #4 Network and computer systems administrators
.NET Magazine reports that the Gartner Group predicts that by 2007, 40 percent of programmers will use Java, 40 percent will use .NET , and the remaining 20 percent will use a variety of other languages.
Be aware of the salary levels for your chosen career. Check out the ComputerWorld and About.com salary surveys.
College Central Network
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Job seekers log on to any computer with Internet access any time to view job listings that match their interests and qualifications. When a position is of interest, employers are contacted dirrectly.
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