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Office of Executive Dean
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Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology at NC
Name of Department: Computer Information Technology
Name of Department Chair/Program Director: Karla Swanson
Computers have become essential to all phases of modern life, including traditional areas of business and science, as well as applications in entertainment and personal life. The most crucial element of any computer system is the person operating it. The computer field includes an ever-growing array of occupations. Three important jobs are programmers, microcomputer support specialists, and operators.
Computer programmers convert project specifications from end users and statements of problems and procedures to detailed artifacts for coding into computer languages. They develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Computer support specialists provide technical assistance and training to computer systems users. They investigate and resolve computer software and hardware problems of users. They answer clients’ inquiries in person, via e-mail or telephone concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, word processing, programming languages, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Microcomputer technicians oversee the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Microcomputer technicians must diagnose and correct problems with microcomputer hardware and software.
Career Destination Map
Business Transfer (A.S.)
Scientific & Engineering Transfer (A.S.)
Cybersecurity (A.A.S.)
Cloud Computing (A.A.S.)
Network Systems (A.A.S.)
Software Developer (A.A.S.)
Web Developer (Certificate)
Web Design (Certificate)
Network Systems (Certificate)
Cloud/Virtualization (Certificate)
Cybersecurity (Certificate)
Software Development (Certificate)
Career Opportunities
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Security Management Specialist
Computer Network Support Specialists
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers
Computer User Support Specialists
Software Developers, Applications
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions with Gainful Employment programs to report certain information about students enrolled in Title IV federal aid eligible educational programs that lead to a recognized occupation. You will find links to Gainful Employment figures on each of the programs below.
To download a copy of the report, please click on the link below.
Computer Application Support Tech (.pdf)
Computer Info Tech Certificate (.pdf)
Computer Info Tech Programming (.pdf)
Computer Info Tech Web Dev Certificate (.pdf)
Software Development Certificate (.pdf)
Marketable Skills
- Technical Writing
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Diagramming and flowcharting
- Global Awareness
- Social Responsibility
- Leadership
- Teamwork/Collaboration Skills
- Professionalism
- Troubleshooting
- Multi-tasking
- Time Management
Transfer Opportunities
Tarleton State University
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems
Texas A&M Commerce
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science and Arts in Computer Science
University of Texas at Tyler
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office of Executive Dean
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7573
Program Coordinator
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7552
