Information Technology Degrees Online

Information technology positions in corporate, industrial, educational or government sectors
Degree & Certificate Options
The College of Technology currently offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Systems Technology, an Associate of Science Plan of study in Networking and a one-year networking Certificate of Applied Science. Please speak to an advisor to help determine which program will help you meet your goals.

What you will learn
Technicians provide assistance and training to system users as well as administer the computer network.
Students learn techniques to investigate and resolve computer problems, both on a client computer and across an entire network.
Answer clients’ inquiries concerning the use of computer hardware and software.
Troubleshoot and support corporate networks.
Networking, routing (Cisco Levels 1-8).
Applications (Microsoft Office).
Operating Systems (Windows Server).
Troubleshoot communications and connectivity issues.
Approximately 40% of the classes contain hands-on training to provide the student with real-world experience.
Prepare to take industry certification tests such as CCNA, CCNP, MCP, and MCSE.

Growing regulation of internal information controls and increased security concerns have helped made network technology expertise one of the highest demand skills across all industries. This online bachelor’s specialization will help prepare you to pursue this hot career opportunity through network technology classes and hands-on learning in network administration, design, and security. The course work is designed to prepare you to take certification tests from Microsoft, Cisco, and other leading technology organizations, and provide the knowledge necessary to design, maintain, and troubleshoot Internet, intranet, and extranet connections, including local- and wide-area networks. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing technical specialist positions designing, implementing, and maintaining networks in both the public and private sector.

To prepare the graduate for employment as an automotive service technician working at company-owned repair
stations, fleets, independent garages, gas stations, or new car dealerships.

The graduate will:
• use automotive service resources to complete lab projects and become familiar with computer accessed information, internet accessed information and information available in print related to automotive repair.
• be able to perform computations for gear ratios, engine displacement, electrical circuits, power output, vehicle alignment angles, conversion between the metric system and standard system, and use of precision
measuring tools.
• diagnose and repair current vehicles using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
• successfully complete ASE certification tests.
• demonstrate and use industry safety standards.

Employment Trends Statewide, 300 annual openings for automotive technicians are projected in Oregon and 30 openings are projected annually in Lane County. Those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.