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Information Technology Specialist Program. Certificate and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Programs Presenter: Keith Swarner, Associate Professor Coordinator, IT Specialist Program UAF, Tanana Valley Campus email: keith.swarner@uaf.edu October 27, 2008. IT Specialist Program Purpose.
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Information Technology Specialist Program Certificate and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Programs Presenter: Keith Swarner, Associate ProfessorCoordinator, IT Specialist ProgramUAF, Tanana Valley Campus email: keith.swarner@uaf.edu October 27, 2008
IT Specialist Program Purpose • Certificate • Teach students the essential skills required to effectively use and troubleshoot computers and computer applications • A.A.S. Degree • Teach students how to implement, support, and troubleshoot computer and information technology systems • Prepare graduates for employment as IT support professionals
ITS Certificate Program • General Education Requirements (9 credits) • Certificate Core (12 credits) • Use and Configuration of PC Operating Systems • Office Applications • Internet Technologies • Major area of study (12 credits) • Computer Applications • Web Technologies • Desktop Publishing and Graphics • Technical Support Assistant
ITS A.A.S. Degree Program • General Education Requirements (15 credits) • ITS Core (15 credits) • Operating Systems Support • Hardware and Software Troubleshooting • Network Support and Administration • Computer Technical Support • Independent Project (Practicum) • Major area of study (24 credits) • Computer Technology Support • Web, Desktop Publishing, and Graphics • General Electives (6 credits)
Industry Certification Coursework • CompTIA A+ • CIOS F110 Microcomputer Operating Systems • CIOS F210 Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting • CompTIA Network+ • CIOS F244 Introduction to Network Support and Administration
Industry Certification Coursework • Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) • CIOS F245 Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics • CIOS F249 Routers and Routing Basics • CIOS F250 Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure • CIOS F251 Advanced Network Infrastructure Services
Industry Certification Coursework • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) • CompTIA A+ and Network+ course series • CIOS F110 Microcomputer Operating Systems • CIOS F210 Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting • CIOS F244 Introduction to Network Support and Administration • CIOS F212 Adv. OS: Windows Server 2003 • CIOS F247 Adv. Networking: Implementing and Administering Network Services
IT Specialist Program Delivery • University of Alaska Fairbanks • College of Rural and Community Development • Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham • Chukchi Campus in Kotzebue • Interior-Aleutians Campus • Kuskokwim Campus in Bethel • Northwest Campus in Nome • Tanana Valley Campus* in Fairbanks • Center for Distance Education andIndependent Learning * Program home campus
Statewide Collaborations • University of Alaska System • University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) • UAA, Community and Technical College • Matanuska-Susitna College • Kodiak College • University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) • Juneau Campus • Ketchikan Campus • Sitka Campus • Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) • UAF Department of Computer Science www.distance.alaska.edu
Industry Program Partnerships • Cisco Networking Academy is an education initiative that delivers ITC skills to improve career and economic opportunities around the world. • Microsoft IT Academy program is a global IT learning solution that connects educators, students, and communities.
EmploymentEmployers Hiring ITS Graduates • Golden Valley Electric Association • Tanana Chiefs Conference • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital • Tanana Valley Clinic • FNSB School District
More Information • ITS Program General Contact Information • Phone: (907) 455-2800 or toll free at 1-877-882-8827Email: its.tvc@alaska.edu • Program Coordinator Contact Information • Keith SwarnerPhone: (907) 455-2820Email: keith.swarner@uaf.edu www.tvc.uaf.edu/its