Kent Information Technology Programs

If you think you might be interested in a career in Information Technology (IT), you probably have two basic kinds of questions:

What IT jobs are available? What kind of work is involved? How much do they pay? Where are they? What programs of study do you have that will prepare me for a career in IT? How do I know which is best for me?

To answer the first question, here are two great resources for you:

• For information on what IT careers are, who works in them and what they do, and the outlook for IT jobs and careers, go to the ACM's Computing Degrees and Careers site: http://computingcareers.acm.org

• For a more detailed exploration of salaries, related careers, and employment forecasts, try the Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Guide to Industries for Computer Systems Design and related Services: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs033.htm

To answer the second question, here are the programs we offer:

• AS, Information Technology. Consider this program if you are looking for a hands-on introduction to all areas of IT, with good prospects for immediate employment in a variety of entry-level IT positions, and the capability and confidence to advance quickly: http://www.difranco.net/programs/ASIT.htm

• Associate in Arts. Consider an AA degree if you are not seeking immediate employment but plan to transfer to an upper-division college to complete your studies. There are specific course requirements you will need to include in your AA program of study, depending on to what college and which degree you intend to transferring. For UNF computer-related degree programs, course transfer requirements are listed here (for 2007-8):  http://www.difranco.net/programs/unf_xfer_options.htm

Who to contact. In making your decision, you don't need to do all the work by yourself. If you're interested in IT, we can help you:  http://www.difranco.net/programs/contacts.htm

Updated: 05.07.2008