Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Information Technology Technical Certificate


For more information on this program, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

The Computer Information Technology (CIT) Technical Certificate provides students a broad introduction to key knowledge and skills needed to support entry level work in IT and/or continued studies in the field.  Courses focus on skillsets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and include programming, computer repair and maintenance, networking, web-page design and common computer applications.  The courses prepare well-motivated students to sit for as many as three industry-recognized certification examinations.

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (18)


Career and Salary Information


The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career Beginning Salary Experienced Salary Median
Computer User Support Specialist $36,150 $45,170
Computer Technician $29,770 $36,790

Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.