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15-1255.00 - Web and Digital Interface Designers
15-1255.00 - Web and Digital Interface Designers
Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.
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Tasks
Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
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- Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
- Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of web development projects.
- Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
- Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality.
- Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
- Create searchable indices for Web page content.
- Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content.
- Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.
- Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
- Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
- Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.
- Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
- Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline.
- Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
- Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.
- Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
- Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
- Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- Perform or direct Web site updates.
- Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
- Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.
- Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual web development projects.
- Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
- Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
- Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- Write and edit technical documentation for digital interface products and designs, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports.
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
Knowledge
The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
No specific knowledge is listed for this career
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Tools
Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
Computers
- Application servers
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Web servers
Media storage devices
- Universal serial bus USB flash drives
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Technology
Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
Content authoring and editing software
- 3M Post-it App
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffectsHOT
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative CloudHOT
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
- Adobe Systems Adobe IllustratorHOT
- Adobe Systems Adobe InDesignHOT
- Adobe Systems Adobe PhotoshopHOT
- Apple Keynote
- Evernote
- Flipgrid
- Google DocsHOT
- Google Sites
- Google Slides
- JamBoard
- Kapwing
- Microsoft ExcelHOT
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft VisioHOT
- Screencast-O-Matic
- Screencastify
- SmugMug FlickrHOT
- Social media sitesHOT
- Trimble SketchUp ProHOT
- WeVideo
- YouTubeHOT
Content management software
- Adobe Systems Adobe AcrobatHOT
- Apache Subversion SVNHOT
- Atlassian JIRAHOT
- Dropbox
- GitHOT
- Sitecore CMS
Development software
- Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flex
- Advanced business application programming ABAPHOT
- AJAXHOT
- Apache AntHOT
- Apache GroovyHOT
- Apache KafkaHOT
- Apache Maven
- Apache SparkHOT
- Apache StrutsHOT
- Apache TomcatHOT
- Apple Cocoa
- Atlassian BambooHOT
- Backbone.jsHOT
- Bootstrap
- C
- C#HOT
- C++HOT
- Cascading Style Sheets CSSHOT
- Chef
- Common business oriented language COBOLHOT
- Common gateway interface CGI
- DjangoHOT
- DrupalHOT
- Dynamic hypertext markup language DHTML
- Eclipse IDEHOT
- Enterprise JavaBeans
- Ext JS
- Extensible HyperText Markup Language XHTML
- Extensible markup language XMLHOT
- Extensible stylesheet language transformations XSLT
- Extensible stylesheet language XSL
- FlexBox
- GoHOT
- Google AngularJSHOT
- HashiCorp Vagrant
- Hewlett Packard LoadRunner
- Hypertext markup language HTMLHOT
- IBM InfoSphere DataStage
- IBM Rational Rose
- IBM WebSphereHOT
- Integrated development environment IDE softwareHOT
- JavaScriptHOT
- JavaScript Object Notation JSONHOT
- Jekyll
- JetBrains PhpStorm
- jQueryHOT
- JUnitHOT
- Jupyter Notebook
- LAMP Stack
- MeteorJS
- Microsoft .NET FrameworkHOT
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHOT
- Microsoft ActiveX
- Microsoft ASP.NETHOT
- Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVCHOT
- Microsoft AzureHOT
- Microsoft Commerce Server
- Microsoft PowerShellHOT
- Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSISHOT
- Microsoft Visual BasicHOT
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHOT
- Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScriptHOT
- Microsoft Visual Basic.NET
- Microsoft Visual C# .NET
- Microsoft Visual InterDev
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
- Microsoft Visual StudioHOT
- Node.jsHOT
- Nunjucks
- Objective CHOT
- Oracle Fusion MiddlewareHOT
- Oracle JavaHOT
- Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE
- Oracle JavaServer Pages JSPHOT
- Perforce Helix software
- PhantomJS
- PHP: Hypertext PreprocessorHOT
- Practical extraction and reporting language PerlHOT
- PuppetHOT
- PythonHOT
- RHOT
- ReactHOT
- RequireJS
- RubyHOT
- Ruby on RailsHOT
- Salesforce VisualforceHOT
- ScalaHOT
- SeleniumHOT
- Spring FrameworkHOT
- Subversion
- SwiftHOT
- Travis
- Unified modeling language UMLHOT
- Zend Framework
Data management and query software
- Airtable
- Amazon DynamoDBHOT
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2HOT
- Amazon Kinesis
- Amazon RedshiftHOT
- Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHOT
- Apache CassandraHOT
- Apache HadoopHOT
- Apache HiveHOT
- Apache HTTP ServerHOT
- Apache PigHOT
- Apache SolrHOT
- Blackboard software
- CA Erwin Data Modeler
- Customer information control system CICS
- Data entry softwareHOT
- ElasticsearchHOT
- FileMaker Pro
- Google AnalyticsHOT
- Hibernate ORM
- IBM Cognos ImpromptuHOT
- IBM Informix
- MarkLogic
- Microsoft AccessHOT
- Microsoft Internet Information Service IIS
- Microsoft SQL ServerHOT
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting ServicesHOT
- MicroStrategyHOT
- MongoDBHOT
- MySQLHOT
- NoSQLHOT
- Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise EditionHOT
- Oracle Eloqua
- Oracle JDBCHOT
- Oracle PL/SQLHOT
- Oracle softwareHOT
- PostgreSQLHOT
- Qlik Tech QlikViewHOT
- Relational database management softwareHOT
- Salesforce softwareHOT
- SAP Crystal ReportsHOT
- Structured query language SQLHOT
- TableauHOT
- Teradata DatabaseHOT
- Transact-SQLHOT
Networking software
- Amazon Simple Storage Service S3HOT
- Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationHOT
- IBM Domino
Operating environment software
- Android
- Apple macOSHOT
- BashHOT
- Hewlett Packard HP-UX
- Job control language JCL
- KornShell
- LinuxHOT
- Microsoft WindowsHOT
- Microsoft Windows ServerHOT
- Oracle SolarisHOT
- Red Hat Enterprise LinuxHOT
- Shell scriptHOT
- Ubuntu
- UNIXHOT
- UNIX ShellHOT
Business function specific software
- Ansible softwareHOT
- Atlassian Confluence
- ConfluenceHOT
- Google AdWordsHOT
- Google DriveHOT
- HubSpot softwareHOT
- Microsoft OfficeHOT
- Microsoft ProjectHOT
- Microsoft SharePointHOT
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHOT
- Slack
Information exchange software
- Blink
- Cisco Systems Webex
- Google Meet
- IBM NotesHOT
Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Delphi Technology
- Microsoft DynamicsHOT
- NetSuite ERPHOT
- Oracle Fusion ApplicationsHOT
- Oracle HyperionHOT
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOneHOT
- Oracle PeopleSoftHOT
- SAPHOT
- SAP Business ObjectsHOT
Network applications software
- DockerHOT
- GitHubHOT
- Oracle WebLogic ServerHOT
- Red Hat OpenShiftHOT
- Red Hat WildFlyHOT
- Skype
- Spring BootHOT
System management software
- IBM Power Systems software
- Splunk EnterpriseHOT
Industry specific software
- IBM SPSS StatisticsHOT
- SASHOT
- The MathWorks MATLABHOT
Educational or reference software
- Moodle
- Nearpod
Network management software
- NagiosHOT
- WiresharkHOT
Security and protection software
- SymantecHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
Certifications
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The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
No specific certifications are listed for this career
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Licensing
Licensing
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Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology program is designed for people who seek employment or professional development as a generalist in the area of information systems technology, with specific knowledge in various areas such as microcomputer applications, programming, and networking support.
The Information Systems Technology program provides students with knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, CompTia A+ Certification, CompTia Network+ Ce
Career Studies Certificate
The Information Systems Technology career studies certificate program provides the student with an opportunity to explore various technical areas within Information Technology. These courses will provide an overview of the discipline for those interested in expanding their knowledge but will also provide an appropriate background for continuing academic studies.
Career Studies Certificate
This curriculum is to provide students with an opportunity to explore, organize, analyze and maintain business information using a blend of information technology and business courses.
Career Studies Certificate
This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Foundations of Digital Design and Graphics utilizes technological and software skills, focuses on pre-print production, typography and enhanced digital applications. Graduates from this specialization can expect to find entry level jobs in graphic and digital design fields.
Career Studies Certificate
The Graphic Design program provides the educational background and skills in graphic design for entry level positions in graphic communications and graphic design. These courses generally transfer to a four-year college or university.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Creative Design and Marketing provides for evaluation and hands-on implementation of applied arts projects paralleled with practical knowledge in marketing development in order for students to maximize creative problem solving and realize long-term strategies.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Creative Design and Marketing provides for evaluation and hands-on implementation of applied arts projects paralleled with practical knowledge in marketing development in order for students to maximize creative problem solving and realize long-term strategies.
Career Studies Certificate
The Cybersecurity program is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in cyber-attacks, intrusion detection and prevention, network penetration testing, security auditor to determine and secure hardware/software vulnerabilities. Possible career positions are: IT auditor, security analyst, or security administrator. All courses in this certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in computer science.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in IT. Jobs include computer support specialist, networking technician, and app developer and programmer. This degree may be transferable to some four-year colleges.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in information systems.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for entry into fields requiring knowledge of web programming and graphic design such as web design, front-end web development, web content management, and related fields.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree is for students who intend to pursue careers in graphic design.
Associate of Applied Arts
This two-year degree prepares students to create, exhibit, and market artwork.
Career Studies Certificate
This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs in computer programming. Jobs include app developer and coder.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the cloud computing field.
Career Studies Certificate
This one-year program provides students with skills required for a career in web design, with a focus on design fundamentals and the interactive media development process.
Associate of Science
This degree program is designed for the student preparing for transfer to a four year program in Computer Science.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed for the student who desires to obtain knowledge in software, web design, programming, and practical IT knowledge for office and technical staff. Upon completion of this program, the student may seek a career as a software specialist, IT management trainee, web site developer, help desk specialist, entry level programmer, or other IT professional.
Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Software Development Specialization
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Software Development Specialization focuses on designing, creating, and maintaining desktop software. Coursework includes analyzing problems, creating solutions, writing code, testing solutions/programs, project management, production aspects, and updating projects. Students will learn core problem-solving skills and how to use integrated development environments in today's market.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Network Engineer emphasizes designing, creating, and maintaining local area networks and wide area networks, and includes topics in software management, voice telephony services, switches, firewalls, routers, servers, workstations, and virtualization technologies.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology Network Engineer - Cyber and Network Security Specialization prepares students for entry-level positions as information security officers, network security specialists, and other cybersecurity and networking-related professions.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Information Systems Technician provides students problem-solving skills in implementing and troubleshooting computer systems as well as demonstrating fundamental IT skills required to provide user support in a business setting.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Information Technology Support Specialist is designed for existing information system employees who wish to upgrade their skills to include CompTIA industry certifications, or for individuals with previous computing systems-related experience contemplating a career change. Due to the level of knowledge required for the courses in this CSC, candidates must have previous knowledge, either through workforce experience or college courses.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Website Design teaches design of websites and web graphics, site management, and principles of internet marketing.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Website Programming includes courses in website design, software design, structured query language, client-side scripting, and web scripting.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Commercial Art includes both theory and application of graphic and commercial art processes.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Digital Art and Design provides students with a solid foundation of skills for entry-level work in graphic and interactive design, multimedia, and video production.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Graphic Communications provides both theory and application in the technological printing industry. Students will learn OSHA safety regulations, desktop publishing, and characteristics of printed works.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Digital Drawing and Illustration includes both theory and application to create digitally rendered drawings and illustrations suitable for graphic design and web development.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Cybersecurity and Networking Foundations leads to entry-level employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. Students are introduced to the basic topics of operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity.
Career Studies Certificate
The Information Technology Support Career Studies Certificate introduces students to troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security - all the fundamentals of IT support that are critical for success in the workplace. Graduates of the Information Technology Support CSC program will have earned the Google IT Support Certification and will be prepared for employment in entry-level IT Support.
Career Studies Certificate
The Webpage Development Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to become a small business, entry-level, client-side webpage developer or to complement existing computer systems knowledge with webpage development skills.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree may qualify students for a career working in networking hardware and software and prepares students for CISCO certification.
Associate of Science
The curriculum is primarily designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science; the curriculum emphasizes the study of the science of computing and the use of computing in a scientific setting. Upon completion of the program, students will have obtained the basic knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand the underlying structure of computers and how to implement processes.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree may qualify students for careers in the fields of information systems management or cloud computing. Students will gain or enhance skills in information technology.
Career Studies Certificate
This program prepares recent high school graduates or current workers looking for a career in networking.
Career Studies Certificate
This program teaches students basic information systems skills to prepare for workforce entry.
Career Studies Certificate
This program prepares students who are seeking jobs as a Data Center Technician or IT Technician.
Career Studies Certificate
Program is designed for those who wish to work as asphalt employees or have just been hired as Asphalt Technicians.
Certificate
This program will allow students to explore the field of graphic design. Students will leave the course with a portfolio of work for potential employers.
Associate of Science
The Computer Science degree is designed for persons who plan to transfer. This program provides a vital education to prepare students for a future in the computer science field.
Associate of Applied Science
The purpose of the Information Systems Technology AAS degree is to develop and/or enhance the information technology skills and knowledge of students by providing training in the latest technology that businesses demand. This program is for students who seek employment in business information systems, who desire to update their information technology skills for their current job, or who desire to improve their technology skills and knowledge to help prepare for industry certifications.
Career Studies Certificate
The Computer Applications Fundamentals program is designed to introduce students to computer application software required by business and industry. Students will use computer application software to develop business applications. The career studies certificate will help prepare students for the MOS certification exams for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed to provide computer education and training required by business and industry. Specifically, this includes skills necessary to function in today’s highly technical and computerized environment. Students will use computer application software to develop business applications. The career studies certificate will help prepare students for the MOS certification exams for Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Career Studies Certificate
The Computer Programmer Career Studies Certificate prepares students to design and implement traditional/legacy stand-alone and client-server applications using procedural and object-oriented development techniques. The material presented in this certificate will help prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer Certification.
Career Studies Certificate
The Web Development Career Studies Certificate provides knowledge and skills for the creation and management of well-designed and well-organized Web sites. The material presented in this certificate will help prepare students for the CIW Associate Certification and the CIW Associate Design Specialist Certification.
Career Studies Certificate
The Network Fundamentals Career Studies Certificate provides the student with a background in beginning networking skills. The material presented in this certificate will help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ Certification and the CompTIA Network+ Certification. It is recommended that students complete the A+ Certification before the Network+ Certification.
Associate of Science
The associate of science degree in Computer Science is designed for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in Computer Science. The curriculum is mapped to the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Transfer curriculum. The degree prepares students for success in a Computer Science bachelor’s degree program or for a junior developer/analyst job. Students should know the specific requirements of the four-year institution to which they wish to transfer to make appropriate elective choices. The degree is transferable under TransferVA articulation agreements as long as the common curriculum is followed.
Associate of Applied Science
Possible occupations for graduates include computer operator, help desk support, computer programmer, programmer analyst, PC support technician, and network support technician.
The AAS degree program with a major in Information Systems Technology is designed for people who wish to be an Information Systems generalist with knowledge in various areas, such as computer applications, programming, database, web applications, cybersecurity and networking/cloud support.
Students in the IST degree program are encouraged to also enroll in one or more of the technology-related Career Studies Certificates (CSC). CSC programs are available in specific areas of concentration such as applied computer science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, cybersecurity and networking foundations, networking and software development. The courses in the CSC programs can be applied as approved IT electives which are a part of the IST degree.
Associate of Applied Science
The associate of applied science degree in Cybersecurity focuses on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. Graduates from this specialization can expect to find entry level jobs in computer security related fields.
Associate of Art
The Visual Arts Major degree is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the visual arts. This two-year program is ideal for students passionate about art and seeking to develop their creative skills, critical thinking abilities, and a strong portfolio for further studies or careers in the visual arts. The Fine Arts Major is designed for transfer to a four-year institution for completion of a baccalaureate degree program, usually the bachelor of arts degree, the terminal degree for creative careers.
Career Studies Certificate
This program will provide a basic computer science foundation.
Career Studies Certificate
The Software Development Career Studies Certificate will provide students with a thorough understanding of software design and development. Students will learn how to create applications using multiple high-level programming languages.
Career Studies Certificate
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Applied Data Science certificate focuses on foundational knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, to enable students the ability to analyze data, build predictive models, and apply AI techniques across various industries. Experiential learning will prepare students to build machine learning models used for predicting, making decisions, and enhancing human capabilities with data sets from numerous domains.
Career Studies Certificate
The program will creates distinct experiences by merging the physical world with a digital or simulated reality. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR) technologies form a multifaceted, revolutionary industry. The program will provide the knowledge and skills to begin a career building VR, AR, and XR systems in this rapidly evolving technological landscape. You will have the opportunity to create entry level games, master game engines, use 3D technology, learn multiple programming languages, create 360 videos, experience a diverse type of VR and AR headsets, and much more. You will also learn important professional skills like self-initiative, effective teamwork, project conceptualization, system documentation, and public speaking through course projects and demonstrations.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing as well as for those who are currently in the technology fields and wish to increase their knowledge and/or update their skills. Cloud computing - which delivers vast data capacity to organizations of all sizes without requiring on-site servers - is considered one of the biggest growth areas in technology today.
Career Studies Certificate
The Software Development I Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as software developers who can create and test business-oriented software applications. The curriculum includes general and specialized computer courses focusing on programming and database applications. This certificate includes both classroom and lab instruction.
Career Studies Certificate
The Software Development II Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as software developers who can create and test business-oriented software applications. The curriculum includes general and specialized computer courses in advanced level programming with an emphasis on systems analysis and project integration. This certificate includes both classroom and lab instruction.
Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology degree trains students to work in with computers and networking technologies, and systems administration. Students receive a balance of lecture and hands-on lab time with computer equipment. Students also learn about network security.
Career Studies Certificate
This curriculum will prepare students for employment as help desk specialists/technicians, desktop support specialists, and technical support specialists. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for the CompTIA A+ and Security+ industry certifications.
Career Studies Certificate
This program was developed to prepare the student with the foundational skills required for many entry level IT positions, with a focus on cloud computing on leading platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Associate of Applied Science
The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry-level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree. The need for computer professionals in the United States is growing as companies become more global. Almost every major challenge facing our world involves turning to computers for a solution. The computer job market has a considerable demand with high salaries for qualified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth rate ranges from 38% to 56% across the computer industry. In fact, according to one report software engineering is the number one best job for salary and opportunities.
Associate of Applied Science
The rapid growth of the Internet, on-line databases, and e-commerce has increased the demand for technicians who understand IT security. The Cyber Security specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as an entry-level cyber security specialist, network security technician, or penetration tester.
Associate of Applied Science
The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry-level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree. The need for computer professionals in the United States is growing as companies become more global. Almost every major challenge facing our world involves turning to computers for a solution. The computer job market has a considerable demand with high salaries for qualified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth rate ranges from 38% to 56% across the computer industry. In fact, according to one report software engineering is the number one best job for salary and opportunities.
Associate of Applied Science
The rapid growth of the computer and electronic industries has increased the demand for technicians who understand both hardware and software technologies. The IT Network and Technical Support specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as a computer technician or entry-level systems administrator.
Associate of Science
The transfer degrees program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective. The AS Engineering Computer Science major provides the first two years of a guided pathway for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and entering the engineering profession with a focus on computer science.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study.
Career Studies Certificate
This career studies certificate provides training in digital design using a variety of application softwares such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash. Students learn programming languages, operating systems, and database management and create web apps, mobile apps, and web pages.Upon completion of the program, students are employable as software programmers, app programmers, or mobile app designers.
Associate of Science
Purpose: The curriculum is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in computer science. The curriculum emphasizes the study of the science of computing and the use of computing in a scientific setting.
Associate of Applied Science
Purpose: The curriculum is designed for individuals who seek full-time employment in the graphic design field. Job opportunities include graphic designer, art director, illustrator, production artist, package designer and web content developer, among others in the graphic design marketplace.
Associate of Applied Science
Purpose: The curriculum is designed for individuals who seek full-time employment in the communication design profession. Upon completion, an individual would be prepared to work in the field of web-based interactive design including multimedia techniques specific to the web. Job opportunities include web designer, UX designer, web content developer and motion graphic designer, among others in the graphic design marketplace.
Associate of Applied Science
Purpose: This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of information technology, for those who are presently in that field and who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in information technology.
Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Associate of Applied Science
Purpose: This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.
Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose
Prepares students for entry-level positions or transfer pathways in computing, software development, and artificial intelligence. Students gain foundational programming, data structures, and algorithmic problem-solving skills with optional specialization in General CS, AI, or Data Science & Machine Learning.Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in data centers or companies that support data center function as a technician, operator and/or technologist. Coursework will prepare students to earn the DICSI Installer 2 (Fiber Optic) and OSHA 10 industry credentials.
Recommended prerequisites: There are no required prerequisites for this certificate. It is recommended that the student possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and possess the ability to utilize hand tools and instrumentation.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program prepares the student to design and implement traditional/legacy stand-alone and client-server applications using procedural and object-oriented development techniques. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for one of the following industry certifications: MCP-Programming or the Sun Certified Programming for Java 2.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program is designed to provide students with skills that support the newest capabilities and advances in digital data analytics. These new features in digital data analytics technology enable the data analyst to collect, analyze and make data accessible for making business decisions. This program focuses on training data analytics specialists who can provide these advantages to their employers and stay on the leading edge of technology. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for data analytics exams such as CompTIA Data+, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate and Google Data Analytics Certificate. Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.
Credit for Prior Learning:Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program is designed to provide students with skills that support the newest capabilities and advances in database technology. These new features in database technology enable databases to increase in scale and provide higher security and greater reliability. This program focuses on training database technologists who can provide these advantages to their employers and stay on the leading edge of database technology. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for some of the exams for the Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate.
Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program prepares students for entry-level employment in data centers and related industries that require technicians/technologists trained in engineering technology, information technology, fiber optics, electronics, and data processing. Coursework will prepare students to earn the A+ Hardware, A+ Software, Network Troubleshooting, ETA FOI (Fiber Optic), and OSHA 10 industry credentials. Recommended prerequisites: There are no required prerequisites for this certificate. It is recommended that the student possess proficiency in high school English, high school algebra, and geometry and possess the ability to utilize hand tools and instrumentation.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program is designed for individuals seeking employment in a technical support center and for those persons employed who wish to update their skills in the help desk field. This curriculum will prepare students for employment as help desk specialists/technicians, desktop support specialists, and technical support specialists. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for the A+ Software, A+ Hardware, Network+, Security+ and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exams.
Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose:This program is designed for individuals seeking employment in either a mobile application software development firm or large organization with a mobile application development team as well as for those persons already employed who wish to update their skills in mobile application development and testing. This curriculum will prepare students for employment as junior mobile application developers as well as quality assurance test engineers for native mobile applications. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for the Google Associate Android Developer certification.
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: This program provides the student with the aesthetic, technical, and management knowledge required for the creation and management of well-designed and well-organized websites. This career studies certificate also prepares the student for the CIW Associate Certification and the CIW Associate Design Specialist Certification.
Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.
Associate of Applied Science
The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry-level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree. The need for computer professionals in the United States is growing as companies become more global. Almost every major challenge facing our world involves turning to computers for a solution. The computer job market has a considerable demand with high salaries for qualified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job growth rate ranges from 38% to 56% across the computer industry. In fact, according to one report software engineering is the number one best job for salary and opportunities.
Associate of Applied Science
The rapid growth of the Internet, on-line databases, and e-commerce has increased the demand for technicians who understand IT security. The Cyber Security specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as an entry-level cyber security specialist, network security technician, or penetration tester.
Associate of Sciences
This program of study is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a degree in a business related field.
Career Studies Certificate
This program trains students to provide support and advice to customers and other users. This occupational group includes technical support specialists and help-desk technicians. These troubleshooters interpret problems and provide technical support for hardware, software, and systems. They answer telephone calls, analyze problems using automated diagnostic programs, and resolve recurrent difficulties. Support specialists may work either within a company that uses computer systems or directly for a computer hardware or software vendor. Increasingly, these specialists work for help desk or support services firms, where they provide computer support to clients on a contract basis. In smaller firms, the support specialists will solve a variety of computing problems to help businesses serve their customers.
Career Studies Certificate
Hardware and Software Support is designed to provide a business and computing background as preparation for a career in computing. The importance of studying computing in the context of business is that the student has an area in which to start applying computer problem solving and methodology. Upon completion of the program, students should possess basic skills to enter a variety of computing jobs in computer support services including Installation Repair Technicians. Students may also use this program as a step toward advanced study in specialized areas of computing such as the Network Hardware and Software Support Specialization.
Associate of Science
This program combines and applies computer architecture, programming, mathematics, and science. Program graduates should plan to transfer to a four-year program to complete a bachelor's degree.
Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares graduates for their first jobs and new careers in information technology. Combining programming, networking, hardware, and software, this technical program leads to a variety of IT careers.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Fundamentals of Programming is designed to provide the expertise needed for an entry-level job in computer programming. Graduates will have the necessary skills to write and debug basic computer code. This program of study also provides students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Career Studies Certificate in Programming Concepts.
Career Studies Certificate
The Career Studies Certificate in Help Desk is designed to provide the expertise needed for an entry-level job in computer support. Graduates will have the necessary skills to setup and troubleshoot basic computer software and hardware. This program of study also provided students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Career Studies Certificate in Network Support.
Career Studies Certificate
To develop basic skills in computer literacy and operations of the microcomputer. The program of study is designed to train and equip students with the essential skills needed in an automated working environment.
Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology degree introduces students to a very broad field that includes many Information Technology (IT) sectors such as hardware, software, networking, web design, programming and repair/troubleshooting. This curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in this rapidly expanding field.
Certificate
The Information Systems Technology certificate program introduces students to several Information Technology (IT) sectors such as hardware, software, networking, and repair/troubleshooting. This curriculum is designed to introduce the student to these topics through short-term training and to serve as a foundation for further study in the Information Systems Technology degree program.
Career Studies Certificate
The career studies program is a response to the non-conventional, short-term program of study needs of many adults within the college region. It is designed on the basis of a series of specialized program options that represent a wide variety of career and academic interest course areas. These options include a minimum amount of course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each program option is designed as a distinct mini-curriculum within a broader range of adult education possibilities.
Career Studies Certificate
The computer and Office Basics Career Studies Certificate tracks are designed to give students a general overview of topics which would contribute to an understanding of business and the technological skills required to operate efficiently in an office environment. As many business enterprises ask personnel to update or assist in developing web pages, update information on web pages or provide basic support of information accessed via web pages, the design track provides a foundation in understanding software applications required to do so.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to provide students with a broad base of training in IT and computer software.
Associate of Science
Career Studies Certificate
Career Studies Certificate
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Computer Science is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in computer science. The curriculum emphasizes programming, software design, study of algorithms, and data structures as well as computer hardware and architecture.
Computer Science courses required for the Computer Science degree are available at the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach campuses.
Computer Science courses required for the Computer Science degree are available at the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach campuses.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. in Cyber Security degree prepares students to recognize and prevent threats to information and information systems, and to master the techniques needed to defend against these threats. The program covers security models, intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls, perimeter protection, and network security law. Graduates may seek employment as information security officers and network security specialists in local businesses, educational institutions, and governmental agencies. Through articulated agreements, transfer to a four-year college may also be possible.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Graphic Design teaches students how to design for communication. Students will learn design methods and processes to realize projects from conceptualization through production using industry standard design applications. Course content will investigate visual design as it applies to image making, composition, typography, logos, publications, motion, and interaction.
Graphic designers impact the function and visual appearance of messages and information. From physical collateral to digital screens and experiences, designers are tasked with developing specific visual languages for identity systems, marketing, advertising, publications, and digital environments. Designers use typography, photographs, illustrations, and graphic elements to construct messages with the intention of attracting attention and fulfilling a specific goal—to inform, persuade, educate or entertain.
Graphic designers impact the function and visual appearance of messages and information. From physical collateral to digital screens and experiences, designers are tasked with developing specific visual languages for identity systems, marketing, advertising, publications, and digital environments. Designers use typography, photographs, illustrations, and graphic elements to construct messages with the intention of attracting attention and fulfilling a specific goal—to inform, persuade, educate or entertain.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Database Specialist program prepares students for employment as they will complete their core information technology course requirements and learn the skills needed for designing, implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering relational databases. Graduates may seek employment as database administrators, database analysts, or database specialists.
TCC is an Oracle Academic Initiative (OAI) Partner and an authorized Oracle training site. The courses in this program prepare students for the examinations leading to Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) industry certifications.
TCC is an Oracle Academic Initiative (OAI) Partner and an authorized Oracle training site. The courses in this program prepare students for the examinations leading to Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) industry certifications.
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Geographic Information Systems - GIS)
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program prepares students for employment as they will complete their core information technology course requirements and learn the skills necessary to visualize, analyze, and model GIS systems to help in the planning and decision-making processes of a business organization. Graduates may seek employment as GIS specialists within a private, public, or governmental agency.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Network Administration program allows students to complete their core information technology course requirements and learn the skills in network administration utilizing network operating systems, such as Windows, Unix or Linux and basic Cyber Security. Students also learn to configure and administer AWS and Azure Cloud for organizations. Graduates may seek employment as network or cloud computing administrators, intro cyber security or help desk technicians.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Network Infrastructure Specialist program allows students to complete core information technology course requirements while learning to install and configure a network as well as optimize Wide Area Networks (WANs) through Internet access solutions. This program covers router configuration and switches, design and implementation of wireless solutions, and network security. Graduates may seek employment as network infrastructure administrators, specialists, analysts, or engineers. The courses in this program also prepare students for examinations leading to industry certifications as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security).
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Programming and Mobile Applications Development program allows students to complete core information technology course requirements while developing skills to design, code, debug, and document computer programs, in addition to developing web-based applications utilizing structured and object-oriented programming languages. Graduates may be employed as entry-level programmers or applications support personnel.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.A.S. Information Systems Technology: Specialization - Web Development Specialist program prepares students for employment as they will complete their core information technology course requirements and learn the skills to design, develop, and troubleshoot web pages and websites. Graduates may seek employment as web page designers and managers, website managers, web graphics designers, web application developers, and web programmers.
The courses in this program prepare students for the following Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) industry certifications:
Internet Business Associate and Network Technology Associate
Site Development Associate
Web Design Specialist
The courses in this program prepare students for the following Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) industry certifications:
Internet Business Associate and Network Technology Associate
Site Development Associate
Web Design Specialist
Certificate
The Certificate program enables students to complete the core requirements for information technology and start their concentration in one of the following areas: Cyber Security, Database Specialist, Geographic Information Systems, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure Specialist, Programming and Mobile Applications Development, or Web Development Specialist. Students select from ONE of the IST Career Studies Certificate programs to define an area of concentration.
Career Studies Certificate
The Programming and Mobile Applications Development Career Studies Certificate program provides students with the skills to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving techniques utilizing structured and object-oriented programming languages. Students design, code, debug, and document their programs in addition to developing web-based application programs. Graduates may be employed as entry-level programmers or applications support personnel.
Career Studies Certificate
The Database Specialist Career Studies Certificate program provides students with skills in designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting relational databases. Graduates may seek employment as database administrators, database analysts, or database specialists.
TCC is an Oracle Academic Initiative (OAI) Partner and an authorized Oracle training site. The courses in this program prepare students for the examinations leading to Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) industry certifications.
TCC is an Oracle Academic Initiative (OAI) Partner and an authorized Oracle training site. The courses in this program prepare students for the examinations leading to Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) industry certifications.
Career Studies Certificate
The Web Development Specialist Career Studies Certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills to design, administer, and troubleshoot web pages and websites. Graduates may seek employment as web page designers and managers, website managers, web graphics designers, web application developers, web programmers, or web database programmers.
These courses in this program prepare students for the following Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) industry certifications:
ITD 110 - Site Development Associate
ITD 210 - Web Design Specialist
These courses in this program prepare students for the following Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) industry certifications:
ITD 110 - Site Development Associate
ITD 210 - Web Design Specialist
Career Studies Certificate
The Network Administration Career Studies Certificate program provides students with a broad background in network administration utilizing a number of network operating systems, such as Windows, Unix, and Linux. In addition, students configure and maintain routers to support the network infrastructure. Graduates may seek employment as network administrators or help desk technicians.
Career Studies Certificate
The Network Infrastructure Specialist Career Studies Certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills to install and configure a network, optimize Wide Area Networks (WANs) through Internet access solutions that reduce bandwidth and lower costs, configure routers and switches, design and implement wireless solutions, and secure the networks. Graduates may seek employment as network infrastructure administrators, specialists, analysts, or engineers.
The courses in this program prepare students for the examinations leading to industry certifications as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).
The courses in this program prepare students for the examinations leading to industry certifications as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).
Career Studies Certificate
The Cybersecurity and Networking Foundation Career Studies Certificate introduces students to information technology concepts and skills so they are prepared to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students will also be introduced to topics such as operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, and cybersecurity and programming.
Career Studies Certificate
The Cyber Security Career Studies Certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills to recognize and prevent threats to information and information systems and to master techniques for defense against such threats. Security models, intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls, perimeter protection, and network security law issues are covered in the course work. Graduates may seek employment as information security officers and network security specialists in local businesses, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to provide students with a broad base of training in IT and computer software.
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology - Specialization in Networking
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to provides students with a broad base of training in information systems.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science is designed to prepare students for university transfer in the field.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree in Computer Science is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. The curriculum emphasizes programming, software design, study of algorithms, and data structures as well as computer hardware and architecture. This degree provides the basic skillset required for further specialization at the university level. Depending on the university, students will have th
Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of technology. The courses are offered in day and evening sessions. Most IT courses are available through distance learning.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree in Information Technology is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a baccalaureate degree program in Information Technology or related field.
Associate of Applied Science
The Graphic and Media Design curriculum provides educational foundation in the creation of effective visual design solutions through the application of design theories and principles. Students will learn to demonstrate mastery of specific technical, conceptual, and critical abilities within computer graphics and the mixed media. Students will understand the production process utilized in industry standard studios including print design, photographic design, graphic design, video production, moti
Associate of Fine Arts
The Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Arts is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities and seek a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts. This program is intended to provide students with a general course of study that parallels the freshman and sophomore years at most colleges and universities. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Following the prescribed coursework in
Career Studies Certificate
The fundamental-level program is intended for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. This course also helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
Career Studies Certificate
This Certificate prepares students for the spectrum of demands associated with applying the latest technologies in web design and development. Students can earn the CIW Web Foundations Associate professional certification as they complete the program. In addition, ITN 109 Internet and Network Foundations prepares students for CompTIA Network+ certification.
Associate of Science
The Computer Science program prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges. Students will be prepared to complete a non-Engineering based bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.
Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions in the information systems field.
Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology: Database and Program Developer program provides students with a wide range of IT, project management, security and business knowledge as well as concentrated programming and database skills in multiple languages. Graduates can pursue entry-level positions in fields including Application Developer, Java Developer, Database Developer, Database Programmer or Software Engineer.
Associate of Applied Science
The Information Systems Technology: Network and Security Administration program prepares students to work in the computer networking field in areas such as networking infrastructure, network security, server and desktop administration.
Associate of Applied Science
The Communication Design program prepares students for employment in visual communication disciplines such as graphic design, advertising, web design, multimedia design, and photography. The program helps students understand both the visual aspects and the technology used in the Communication Design fields.
Associate of Arts
The Liberal Arts - Fine Arts degree is designed to transfer to a four-year program in a professional art school or another program in fine arts. This program provides students with a well-rounded background and prepares students for further education in a variety of careers in the visual and performing arts.
Associate of Science
The Engineering - Computer Science program prepares students to transfer to four year colleges. Students are prepared to major in computer science or information technology, particularly those within Engineering Programs in Virginia.Â
Career Studies Certificate
The Information Systems Technology: Database and Program Developer certificate prepares students to work in the computer networking field. Courses in the CSC also count toward the AAS degree.
Career Studies Certificate
This curriculum is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to provide technical support to end users on various technical issues and problems relating to hardward and software applications. Students completing the program can sit for the CompTIA Security+ Certification and the CompTIA Linux+.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed to train students to be skilled information technology specialists. Students may complete courses in computer programming languages, hardware, operating systems, networking, and web page design and applications.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a program in computer science or a related field.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for those who will transfer to a four-year college or university and want to major in computer information systems or computer science.
Career Studies Certificate
This program provides skills for web developers to build content and media to create or modify web sites.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
Note: This degree is no longer eligible for enrollment however students may still be active in this program of study. This degree is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a program in computer science or a related field.