Technology

Computer Information Technology

Course Outline | Course Descriptions

The Computer Information Technology Program prepares students as entry-level technicians for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of the hardware and software used in today’s local and wide area computer networking and information systems.

Graduates work as enterprise technicians, information technology technicians, system managers, network project managers, and system analysts.

Typical employers are any business or industry using information technology today.  Some examples of these are banks, hospitals, educational institutions, government facilities, mail order facilities, retail chains, and manufacturing facilities.

Students work with current industry standard computers, servers, hubs, switches, various testing devices, and terminating equipment.  Students also use industry standard programs such as Linux, Novell, Windows NT and other Microsoft products.

Joseph Polinsky, Department Chairperson
570-702-8931
jpolinsky@johnson.edu


Employment
Opportunities

  • Enterprise Technicians
  • Information Technology Technicians
  • Systems Managers
  • Network Project Managers
  • Systems Analysts

Potential
Employers

  • Burstnet
  • Network Solutions
  • Mohegan Sun
  • Jay's Office Equipment
  • Computer Visionaries

Admissions
Requirements

  • 1 year of algebra with a “C” or higher
  • 2 years of English with a “C” or higher
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • SAT 750 or ACT 15 (not required)