Computer Technology Integration

Program Description

The Computer Technology Integration ( CTI) curriculum prepares graduates for employment as Information Technology analysts, designers, technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information.

Students will select a cluster of classes that highlight specific technical paths such as Business Applications, Cyber Security, Database Systems, IT Support, IT Support-Medical, Network Management, and Software and Web Development. Each emphasis leads to certificates and diplomas within the program, and ultimately students graduate with an AAS degree in CTI with an emphasis in the identified track.

Coursework develops a student's ability to communicate professionally. Students also learn to apply programming logic principles, identify security risks, select appropriate hardware and software computer components, evaluate operating system performance and use various business software applications.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams from Microsoft, Comp-TIA, CISCO and others.

Admission Criteria

Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have a recognized equivalency.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Apply programming logic principles to database and web development.
Identify security risks to a networked information system.
Choose hardware and software components for a computer system.
Evaluate appropriate operating system configurations for various scenarios.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions with industry, small business, service occupations, and government offices as

Computer support specialists
Database administrators
Information systems managers
Telecommunications specialists
Web developers

CTI students can train and test for a variety of industry-recognized certifications, including A+, Security+ and Net+. Students can register for IT certification testing through an authorized Prometric Testing Center. Register for exams at www.prometric.com.

Transfer Opportunities

While the AAS is a degree leading to immediate job placement upon graduation, Craven Community College has a special relationship for transfer to a BS degree in Industrial Technology with East Carolina University.