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Department:ÌýComputer Information Technology
CIP Code: (06) 11.0103.00ÌýÌýÌý
SOC Code: 15-1232;49-2011

For more information, visit theÌýTechnology Department webpage orÌýcontact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 orÌýbustechinfo@volstate.edu.

The Computer Information Technology (CIT) Technical Certificate provides students a broad introduction to key knowledge and skills needed to support entry level work in IT and/or continued studies in the field.Ìý Courses focus on skill-sets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and include programming, computer repair and maintenance, networking, web-page design and common computer applications.Ìý The courses prepare well-motivated students to sit for as many as three industry-recognized certification examinations.

Embedded Certificate
Courses in this certificate may be used to award the following:

• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Cyber Defense Concentration
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Networking Concentration
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology, Programming Concentration
• Associate of Arts, General Studies
• Associate of Science, General StudiesÌý

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business, and technology skills in the workplace.
2. Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.
3. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.
4. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software.
5. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.