Transcript Information Technology Specialist Program

Information Technology
Specialist Program
Certificate and Associate of
Applied Science (A.A.S.) Programs
Presenter: Keith Swarner, Associate Professor
Coordinator, IT Specialist Program
UAF, Tanana Valley Campus
email: [email protected]
October 27, 2008
IT Specialist Program Purpose
• Certificate
– Teach students the essential skills required to
effectively use and troubleshoot computers
and computer applications
• A.A.S. Degree
– Teach students how to implement, support,
and troubleshoot computer and information
technology systems
– Prepare graduates for employment as IT
support professionals
ITS Certificate Program
• General Education Requirements (9 credits)
• Certificate Core (12 credits)
– Use and Configuration of PC Operating Systems
– Office Applications
– Internet Technologies
• Major area of study (12 credits)
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Computer Applications
Web Technologies
Desktop Publishing and Graphics
Technical Support Assistant
ITS A.A.S. Degree Program
• General Education Requirements (15 credits)
• ITS Core (15 credits)
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Operating Systems Support
Hardware and Software Troubleshooting
Network Support and Administration
Computer Technical Support
Independent Project (Practicum)
• Major area of study (24 credits)
– Computer Technology Support
– Web, Desktop Publishing, and Graphics
• General Electives (6 credits)
Industry Certification Coursework
• CompTIA A+
– CIOS F110 Microcomputer Operating Systems
– CIOS F210 Hardware and Software Configuration
and Troubleshooting
• CompTIA Network+
– CIOS F244 Introduction to Network Support
and Administration
Industry Certification Coursework
• Cisco Certified Entry Network
Technician (CCENT)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
– CIOS F245 Networking and LAN
Infrastructure Basics
– CIOS F249 Routers and Routing Basics
– CIOS F250 Intermediate Networking and
LAN Infrastructure
– CIOS F251 Advanced Network Infrastructure
Services
Industry Certification Coursework
• Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrator (MCSA)
– CompTIA A+ and Network+ course series
• CIOS F110 Microcomputer Operating Systems
• CIOS F210 Hardware and Software
Configuration and Troubleshooting
• CIOS F244 Introduction to Network
Support and Administration
– CIOS F212 Adv. OS: Windows Server 2003
– CIOS F247 Adv. Networking: Implementing and
Administering Network Services
IT Specialist Program Delivery
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
– College of Rural and Community Development
• Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham
• Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue
• Interior-Aleutians Campus
• Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel
• Northwest Campus in Nome
• Tanana Valley Campus* in Fairbanks
• Center for Distance Education and
Independent Learning
* Program home campus
Statewide Collaborations
• University of Alaska System
– University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
• UAA, Community and Technical College
• Matanuska-Susitna College
• Kodiak College
– University of Alaska Southeast (UAS)
• Juneau Campus
• Ketchikan Campus
• Sitka Campus
• Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)
• UAF Department of Computer Science
www.distance.alaska.edu
Industry Program Partnerships
• Cisco Networking
Academy is an
education initiative that
delivers ITC skills to
improve career and
economic opportunities
around the world.
• Microsoft IT
Academy program is a
global IT learning
solution that connects
educators, students, and
communities.
Employment
Employers Hiring ITS Graduates
•Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
•Tanana Valley Clinic
•Tanana Chiefs
Conference
•Golden Valley
Electric Association
•FNSB School
District
More Information
• ITS Program General Contact Information
– Phone: (907) 455-2800 or toll free at 1-877-882-8827
Email: [email protected]
• Program Coordinator Contact Information
– Keith Swarner
Phone: (907) 455-2820
Email: [email protected]
www.tvc.uaf.edu/its