Computer Information Technology
Department Chair: Wael Abdeljabbar
Email: wael.abdeljabbar@wvm.edu
Phone: 408-855-5250
Counseling: 408-855-5030
Division: Business and Technology
Division Chair: Curtis Pembrook
Student Learning Outcomes
After taking the appropriate level of CIT classes, students will be able to
- Demonstrate confidence to work independently to setup and maintain computer and networking systems.
- Demonstrate techniques to anticipate and prepare for a variety of unknown situations that might impact the operation of a computer system or network.
- Demonstrate understanding of how computers communicate with each other and the methods employed to assure that the communication is reliable.
- Demonstrate attitudes that are beneficial to maintaining the security of a computer/ network system and assisting people to use that system or network.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the IT career field and the need to be lifelong learners.
Career Options
- System Administrator
- Computer Technician
- Customer Technical Support
- Network Engineer
Some career options require more than two years of college study.
Cisco Certified Network Administration (CCNA) Certificate
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer networks. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical network designs, develop systems administration models, configure and manage security, monitor, install, and optimize Router and IOS Software.
NETLAB for Cisco students
