Computer Technology
Text Box: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & ANALYSIS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE The A.A.S. degree in Computer Programming and Analysis prepares the student as an entry- level programmer in the microcomputer environment. A variety of programming languages, software applications, and networking courses are available, so the student may individualize the program depending on personal interest and future employment. Course content includes computer programming, systems analysis, database applications, and data communications. Hands-on computer experience is emphasized throughout the program. Length: Two (2) years (63 semester hours)

Networking Technologies, and Computer Programming and Applications

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

COLLEGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE

The Computer Programming certificate prepares the student as an entry-level programmer in the microcomputer environment. A variety of programming languages, software applications, and networking courses are available, so the student may individualize the program depending on personal interest and future employment. Hands-on computer experience is emphasized throughout the program.

Length: One (1) year (33 semester hours)
Text Box: NETWORKING SERVICES TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE The A.A.S. degree in Networking Services Technology is a two-year program which will prepare students for working with sophisticated networking hardware and operating system software and will lead to industry-recognized certification. At the core of this degree program is the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum, designed to prepare students for working with the ultimate in high-tech Internet equipment and services. It also includes all related course work to complete A.A.S. degree requirements. Those students who have completed the Network Support Services certificate (Program Code 3370) will be eligible to articulate 12 credits toward this degree. Length: Two (2) years (63 semester hours)

NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Network Support Help Desk, Network Support Specialist, Network Administrator, and to provide continuing workforce development for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations. As a CISCO Networking Academy, South Florida Community College is partnering with CISCO Systems, Incorporated to provide a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in network support services positions. The course content is designed to train students to design, build, and maintain sophisticated computer networks. They will study and learn to build networks from the ground up, beginning with network design, proper cable installation techniques, connecting and configuring internet hardware like switches and routers, and troubleshooting networks when problems occur. Students taking these courses will be prepared to work as help desk support technicians, installation experts, network technicians, network support specialists, network designers, network installers, and network administrators.

Length: 960 contact hours / 32 occupational credits