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Program Mission:

The Computer & Information Technology program is committed to providing a broad range of information technology skills (hardware and software) designed to meet student aspirations and the needs of the business community. This program endeavors to help students attain their highest educational goals and to provide them a firm foundation in IT practices and a firm value based foundation for lifelong learning and a career in information technology.

Program Objectives:

The Associate Degree in Computer & Information Technology has the following educational objectives:

• To prepare highly qualified graduates in Computer & Information Technology.
• To prepare quality graduates to obtain positions in business, industry and government.
• To prepare graduates in pursuing their education to obtain a higher degree.
• To prepare graduates to communicate clearly and work in teams effectively.
• To graduate students with high ethical and Islamic values.
• To enhance graduates ability to engage in lifelong learning.
• To serve the community through providing training programs and short courses.
   

Learning Outcomes:

• Define the essential IT support techniques including installing software, configuring and securing networks, and troubleshooting PCs.
• Recognize the main features of the latest Microsoft office applications.
• Recognize the main programming languages and their compatibility in developing computer applications for specific business environment.
• Develop simple interactive web-based applications using latest integrated development environment.
• Design a local area network for a medium size organization and manage it through Network Operating System.
• Apply basic computer information technology concepts of hardware and software to a variety of business environments.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve specified software and hardware problems.
• Apply mathematical skills in computer technology.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in developing software and resolving computing issues
• Show responsibility and ethical behavior within and outside organization.
• Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills effectively
• Communicate effectively with professional use of ICT tools

Professional Occupations:

After completing the program, students may take up any Computer & Information Technology occupation such as:

• Programmer

• Network Administrator

• Assistant computer engineer

• IT technician

• Technical support executive

• Web developer

Program Faculty:

Curriculum Overview:

The Objectives of the Associate Degree in Computer & Information Technology are achieved through a curriculum made up of courses in the following four areas: