Overview
Northampton's Computer Information Technology program prepares you for employment upon graduation. The first year of the program is designed to provide a strong foundation in basic PC applications, operating systems and client-side scripting. You can then choose from several options for specialization, depending upon your area of interest.
The associate's degree in Computer Information Technology may be completed in two years of full-time study with day and evening classes, or in three or four years of part-time study. If you wish, you can also complete multiple specializations. For example a student can complete both the networking and security options. Doing so will add an additional one year of full time study. In this example, a student will finish with two associate's degrees. The program also offers a specialized diploma for those students who may already have college degrees but are now seeking to retrain for the Information Technology workforce.
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Narrative
A specialized diploma in Application/Web Programming is an excellent option for students interested in obtaining the skills needed for a career in web and application development without completing a full associate's degree. It is an ideal solution for those with a degree wanting to update their skills or change careers. This program presents a broad range of courses which will position the holder for entry level jobs in programming for the PC, the Web, or mobile devices as well as database management. Application/Web Programming Specialized Diploma is intended for part-time study.
Career Potential: Completion of this specialized diploma prepares you for the positions of entry-level programmer and database programmer.