Information Technology Degree

The information technology degree program at Corning Community College teaches students the design of technological systems such as computing systems for the solution of business and research data and communications support needs. Students who graduate from the information technology degree program may pursue careers in IT technology, including IT network administrator, engineer, program manager, and more. Courses include principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, and more. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer information technology degrees.

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Corning Community College

1300 York Ave, C-114, New York, NY

About
Corning Community College, located in Corning, New York, was founded in 1956 by the Corning-Painted Post School District. The school was initially operating out of several older building in the city of Corning, but has grown from those humble beginning to occupy a 550 acre campus in Spencer Hill, which includes an observatory and planetarium.

CCC is one of sixty four campuses that comprise the State University of New York System, which is one of the largest educational systems in the United States. The school also operated a number of off-campus locations in the counties of Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler to ensure greater access to education and services.

Academics
Corning Community College offers a large number of programs that offer the choice of study and path that best suits one's academic or economic needs. Career training and technical programs provide students with an education in a specific field that provides skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional.

Degree programs typically include a mix of classroom and practical education, with the practical providing supervised training in techniques and methods required for employment in a specific field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

A transfer to SUNY four year  institutions is facilitated through agreements in place between schools that ease the requirements necessary for admission, guaranteeing admission if certain academic prerequisites are met. Transfer to out of state or private schools may be more difficult due to stringent requirements of individual schools, and as a result students should meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum when planning for transfer.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Science
• Accounting
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Corning Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment that allows entry for any individuals that meets the minimum requirements for admission, submits an application and pays all accrued fees.

Students should supply transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. The school also encourages participation in new student orientation and recommends meeting with a counselor to discuss goals, program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students requiring financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school's financial aid department to determine the extent of a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her financial aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Information Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Corning Community College offers an associate's degree program in information technology.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Computer Systems Analysts

Description

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Computer Network Architects

Description

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).