The Computer Information Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program at Valencia College prepares you to go directly into a specialized career within the information technology industry.
Computer Information Technology encompasses many different jobs and requires people with diverse skills and interests. Do you like to work with people or do hands-on technical support? Skilled customer support specialists are highly coveted by high-tech companies. They are needed to staff help desks, answer customer problem calls and provide timely assistance in solving technical problems. The Computer Information Technology degree program at Valencia College takes a well-rounded approach and gives you the skills to become a support technician who provides hands-on technical assistance such as computer repair and software installation, or a computer security specialist who provides systems support.
Career Outlook
Learn How To
Provide customer service support and technical assistance using the latest technology.
Provide hands-on technical assistance such as computer repair and software installation.
Provide system security using the latest software and hardware.
Job Outlook
The computer information field offers many challenging career choices. Virtually all high-tech companies have a continuing need for trained technicians and specialists who can provide excellent computer support in various capacities. The demand for computer support specialists will be strong as organizations and individuals continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated technologies.
Potential Careers
Help Desk Support Technician
Technical Support Analyst
PC Support Technician
Webmaster
Web Support Technician
Internet Technician
Internet Security Specialist
Security Administrator
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected June, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
East Campus
701 N Econlockhatchee Trail,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32825, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected June, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
Valencia College
West Campus,
1800 South Kirkman Road,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32811, United States
U.S. high School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
English Proficiency:
Official TOEFL result (minimum score 45)
Official IELTS result (minimum score 5.5)
Official LOEP result (minimum score 86 – offered at Valencia College)
Successful completion of English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia) with a grade of C or higher
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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