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Information Technology Industry Snapshot Ever wonder how information and computers work together to help companies? Information Technology (IT) has as much to do with managing data as it does with computers, and IT jobs are spread across all types of businesses. Information is technology best supported by computer technology, and any company that uses computers in its day-to-day operations requires IT support. Employment in this field is expected to grow due to demand for the design, construction, and management of computer networks, web sites, security systems, and mobile technologies. IT jobs are growing occupations, and individuals can earn $50,000 to $70,000 per year in Arizona, depending on the IT field you choose.

Occupation

Average Annual Wage*

Fastest Growing Computer Software Engineers, Applications Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software Database Administrators Network & Computer Systems Administrators Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts Largest Number Computer Programmers Computer Software Engineers, Applications Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software Computer Support Specialists Computer Systems Analysts

$84,680 $84,070 $67,520 $66,380 $69,000 $72,230 $84,680 $84,070 $48,400 $84,690

* Source: Arizona Department of Commerce 2009

Essential Industry Transferable Skills Student, Scottsdale Community College

• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Complex Problem-Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. • Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Source: O*Net

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Information Technology Programs at the Maricopa Community Colleges Program

College/Skill Center

COMPUTER SCIENCE

College/Skill Center

Program INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Computer Usage & Applications

Rio Salado

Cisco Networking Professional

South Mountain

Advanced Web Designer

Mesa

Computer Applications Specialist

South Mountain

Computer Applications Technology

Estrella Mountain

Information Technology - Network Server

South Mountain

Computer Hardware and Desktop Support

Chandler-Gilbert,

Information Technology - Network Security

South Mountain

Estrella Mountain, Mesa,

Information Technology - Support

South Mountain

Scottsdale

Linux Associate

Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella

Computer Hardware & Network Support

Scottsdale

Mountain, Glendale, Mesa

Computer Information Systems

Glendale, Mesa,

Linux Networking Administration

Phoenix College,

Mesa

Paradise Valley, Scottsdale,

Linux Professional

Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella

South Mountain

Mountain, Glendale, Mesa,

Computer Networking Technology

Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley

Computer Programming

Mesa

Microcomputer Applications

Glendale

Computer Support Specialist

Maricopa Skill Center

Microcomputer Applications:

Computer Systems Maintenance

Paradise Valley

Computer Technology

Rio Salado

Computer Usage & Applications

Rio Salado

Database Development

Scottsdale

Microcomputer Business Applications

Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale

Desktop Publishing

Estrella Mountain

Microsoft Database Administration

Chandler-Gilbert

Engineering Technology

Glendale, Chandler-Gilbert

Microsoft Desktop Support Technology

Estrella Mountain, Glendale,

Game Technology

GateWay, Mesa

Mesa, Paradise Valley

Geographic Information Systems

Mesa

Microsoft Networking Technology

Estrella Mountain, Glendale,

Help Desk Specialist

Glendale

GateWay, Paradise Valley

Information Security

Estrella Mountain,

Microsoft Product Specialist

Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella

Glendale

Mountain, Glendale, GateWay,

Information Security Administration

Estrella Mountain,

Paradise Valley

Glendale

Microsoft Applications Development

Mesa, Paradise Valley

Information Security Technology

Estrella Mountain,

Microsoft Systems Administration

Estrella Mountain, Chandler-

Glendale

Gilbert, Paradise Valley

Information Security Wireless Networks

Estrella Mountain,

Microsoft Systems Engineer

Estrella Mountain, Glendale,

Glendale

GateWay, Paradise Valley

Information Technology

Chandler-Gilbert

Multimedia and Business Technology

Mesa

South Mountain

Network Administration

Scottsdale

Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced

Mesa

Network Administration

Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic

Mesa

Programming and Systems Analysis

Office Specialist/Core Level

Estrella Mountain, Glendale,

Chandler-Gilbert

Microcomputer Applications Office Specialist/Expert Level

CISCO Network Associate

Chandler-Gilbert

Mesa

Source: http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/index.php

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Information Technology Programs (continued) Program

College/Skill Center

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

Network Administration CISCO Network Professional

College/Skill Center

Program

Mesa

Animation Glendale

Network Administration: Microsoft Windows NT

Mesa

Animation: Imaging & Design Foundation

Glendale

Network Administration: Microsoft Windows

Mesa

Broadcast Production

Scottsdale

Network Administration: Novell

Mesa

Comic & Sequential Art

Phoenix College

Network Administration: UNIX-Solaris

Mesa

Digital Arts

Mesa

Networking

Rio Salado

Digital Photography

Phoenix College

Networking Administration: Cisco

Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella

Digital Arts: Digital Illustration

Mesa

Mountain, Glendale, GateWay,

Digital Arts: Digital Photography

Mesa

South Mountain

Digital Arts: Graphic Design

Mesa

Networking Systems Administration

Mesa

Digital Arts: Web Design

Mesa

Networking Technology: Cisco

Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella

Editing Scottsdale

Mountain, Glendale, GateWay

eLearning Design Specialist

Rio Salado

Oracle Database Administration

Estrella Mountain

Film Analysis and Criticism

Scottsdale

Oracle Database Operations

Chandler-Gilbert

Film Production

Scottsdale

Personal Computer Applications

Scottsdale

Game Technology

Mesa, GateWay

Programming

Rio Salado

Graphic Design

Rio Salado

Programming and Systems Analysis

Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella

Media Arts: Computer Art/Illustration

Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix,

Mountain, Glendale, Mesa,

Paradise Valley

Phoenix, Paradise Valley,

Media Arts: Desktop Publishing

Phoenix College

Scottsdale, South Mountain

Media Arts: Digital Animation

Phoenix College

Software Development

Scottsdale

Media Arts: Digital Imaging

Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix

Web and Graphic Design

South Mountain

Media Arts: Web Design

Phoenix College

Web Design

Glendale, Paradise Valley,

Motion Picture/Television Production

Scottsdale

Estrella Mountain, Mesa

Multimedia Glendale

Phoenix, Rio Salado

Multimedia Technology

Scottsdale

Screenwriting Scottsdale

Web Developer

Estrella Mountain, Mesa,

Technical Theatre

Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale,

Glendale, GateWay, Phoenix,

Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley

Video Production Technology

Glendale

Web Development

Scottsdale

Web Publishing Design: Foundation

Glendale

Web Server Administrator

Mesa

Web Publishing Design: Design & Authoring

Glendale

Web Technology

Mesa

Mesa

Source: http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/index.php

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