Computer Technology and Information Systems

Degree Types
A.S., Certificate
Mode of Study
Hybrid, On Campus, Online

Program Description

The program introduces the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level IT professionals. In the process of taking the needed courses for the degrees the student will be able to gain standardized certificates from CompTIA; such as A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.

Degrees/Certificates

Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in Computer Technology and Information Systems:

Degrees/Certificates

Computer Technology and Information System (AS)
Computer and Network Technology (AS, Certificate)
Cybersecurity (AS, Certificate)
Cloud Computing (AS, Certificate)
Computer Systems Professional (Certificate)
Network Professional (Certificate)
System Administrator (Certificate)
Security Professional (Certificate)

See Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions

FastTrack Offerings

Google IT Support
Computer & Networking Technology
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing

Career Opportunities

Over the past two decades, there has been a sharp rise in the use of computers and information technology in every sector of our economy. The overall demand for computer technology professionals (systems analysts, database administrator, infrstructure support engineers, and computer networking technicians) continues to expand, increasing every year with the future seemingly limitless. Many professions demand an understanding of information technology beyond computer literacy. This anticipated growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surpasses all other occupations.

The associate degree in Computer Technology and Information Systems provides a firm foundation of coursework, including programming principles, database concepts, end-user support, security, networks, and operating systems.

Highlights

Jobs given to computer technology graduates are continuously among the top ten highest paid. Students can use their knowledge of computers in every sector of their lives. As our society faces global climate change those people in computers are ever important in planning solutions to the balance of technology and the environment.

FastTrack

We offer programs that can be completed in one, two or Summer only semesters . We also have a relaunch program to obtain an AS Degree in 17 months.

Industry Academy Partners

We currently are in partnership with several industry partners to provide cutting edge labs and curriculum.

  • Cisco Network Academy
  • Red Hat Academy
  • Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy
  • Juniper Network Cloud and Automation Academy
  • Oracle Academy
  • Coursera
  • VMWare IT Academy
  • Google Education
  • CompTia Academic Partner

Computer Technology Faculty