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Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) department offers students a robust, hands-on education tailored to the demands of the modern tech industry. The program features state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and a curriculum designed to provide practical skills in areas such as cybersecurity, networking, and technical support. With flexible scheduling options, and strong industry partnerships, students will gain valuable certifications and connect with local employers for internships and job opportunities. 

Why major in Information Technology?

Majoring in IT can be a smart and rewarding choice for several reasons. Technology is at the heart of almost every industry, and organizations need skilled IT professionals like cybersecurity experts, network engineers, and user support. Due to the demand for IT majors, there is often a strong earning potential. Once you have acquired highly valued job skills and earning industry recognized certifications from our programs, you will be able to transfer to many different institutions to complete additional degrees or you can choose to earn our new Bachelor of Applied Science Integrated Systems Technician degree here at Sinclair. 

This area of study might be for you if:

  • You have a passion for understanding and working with the latest technology
  • You enjoy solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions
  • You desire making an impact by improving everyday life
  • You want to be a part of an in demand industry with above average earning potential

 

 

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Associate of Applied Science
Computer Information Systems/Network Engineering Go to Program Details Display Program Description
Students learn Cisco routing protocols, troubleshooting the routing protocols, components, methods and technologies required for network and Internet communications, operation of IP addressing services, network security threats and functions of common security appliances and applications, wireless network standards and components, basic switching concepts, operation of Cisco switches, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) to create logically separate networks. Sinclair is a Regional Cisco Academy. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu. View Full Program Details
Computer Information Systems/Secure System Administration Go to Program Details Display Program Description
Students are prepared in problem solving, designing and documenting programs, system and network administration, and computer operating systems. Students learn to manage and configure computers, using various operating systems, to provide critical network services to diverse clients in a secure manner. Security concepts that are vendor neutral and applicable to all system types are discussed; those concepts are then applied to specific systems using various operating systems. The overall objective, to securely and efficiently administer networked systems of client and server machines, is emphasized throughout.This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu. View Full Program Details
Computer Information Systems/User Support Go to Program Details Display Program Description
Students learn hardware and software troubleshooting, personal computer and system maintenance, documentation and are prepared in logical problem solving, designing and documenting programs, computer and network operating systems and business applications using current computer languages. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu. View Full Program Details
Cyber Investigation Technology Go to Program Details Display Program Description
The Cyber Investigation Technology degree will prepare students for careers in the areas of computer network protection, managing networks and operating systems, and IT criminal investigation, which includes evidence procedures and computer forensics. The degree incorporates preparation for industry-recognized certifications, articulated credit for Law Enforcement and Corrections entities, and transfer students for four-year degree transfer opportunities. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu. View Full Program Details
One-year Technical Certificate
Students will learn computer network protection, maintenance and usage of computer hardware and software, management of networks and operating systems, and criminal and constitutional law and IT criminal investigation, which includes evidence procedures and computer forensics. View Full Program Details
Short-term Technical Certificate
Business Operations Systems Support Go to Program Details Display Program Description
Students completing this certificate will have the written and oral communication skills, as well as the computer skills, needed to effectively support computer operations for small, medium or large companies. These skills apply equally well to an entry-level help desk support position. Technical course work emphasizes operating systems and troubleshooting skills. View Full Program Details
Information Systems Security Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate will help prepare students and working professionals to perform effectively in the Information Assurance area of Information Technology. The courses required for this certificate have been reviewed and validated by the NSA. Students completing the courses outlined here will receive the ISSC Certificate jointly issued by Sinclair Community College and the NSA.. Because the specified content in these six courses has been approved, course credit earned by articulated or proficiency cannot be accepted. View Full Program Details
This certificate provides the fundamental courses needed to prepare for any of the multiple Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs or areas of specialization. It allows students to experience introductory courses in various disciplines as preparation for their chosen degree objective. All courses in this certificate apply to the various degree programs in the Computer Science and Information Technology Department. View Full Program Details
Linux Security & Network Essentials Go to Program Details Display Program Description
The Linux Security and Network Essentials Short-Term Certificate is an information technology certificate concentrating on teaching specific skills pertaining to the fundamentals of the Linux operating system, Linux security and network and data communications. View Full Program Details
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate and the associated courses will help students prepare for the certification exams needed to earn the designation of Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA). This credential and the technical competence, as demonstrated by the certification exams, will help students earn employment in the areas of Network Management, Network Administration and System Administration. View Full Program Details
Network Engineering Associate Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate program will provide the student with state-of-the-art networking skills taught via the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum. The curriculum includes all aspects for an introductory network engineering position. This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to understand and participate in basic networking design, installation, configuration and troubleshooting corporate network infrastructure. Included in this program are networking theory, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, networking media, physical and logical design, maintaining networking equipment, designing and implementing internet protocol schemas, the basics of all current internal routing protocols, beginning security information and safety. View Full Program Details
Network Engineering Entry Level Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate program will provide the student with networking skills taught via the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum. The Cisco Certified Entry Level Networking Technician (CCENT) designation validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network including basic network security. With the CCENT, a networking professional demonstrates the skills required for entry level network support positions. The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, wide area network (WAN) technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals and configuring simple networks. The CCENT is the first step towards achieving the CCNA designation. View Full Program Details
Network Engineering Security Associate Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate will provide the student with state of the art network security skills taught using the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum. This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to understand basic security threats and to configure and manage Cisco devices to provide appropriate network security. Cisco switches, routers, firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) methods will be used. View Full Program Details
 


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