Upon completion of the Tech Prep program in Information Technology in high school and two years at Youngstown State University, you will receive an associate degree leading to a career in one of the following areas: · Hardware support technician · Software support technician · Network technician · Computer systems technician · Office information specialist in publishing, legal, financial or medical fields If you choose to exit the program after 12th grade, you will be qualified for a career as a: · Software application specialist · PC support specialist · Computer Technician's assistant Instruction includes the basics of Windows; Netscape; Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point; HTML and web page development; two programming languages; network architecture and design. All students will build a computer and complete a workplace externship assignment. Instruction also includes significant hands-on, laboratory-based projects in the Tech Prep classroom, at YSU, and visits to local businesses. Related Associate Degrees at YSU in the College of Arts and Sciences: Computer Information Systems Office Information Systems Related Associate Degree at YSU in the College of Engineering and Technology: Computer Information Technology (Individualized Curriculum Plan) "A lot of stuff I was already familiar with - but I learned more about programming than I knew before." Jason Adair Mahoning County JVS/South Range High School, Class of 1999 Computer Technology "Tech Prep gives students hands-on training so they can succeed in the work force." Jeremy Schneider Mahoning County JVS/South Range High School, Class of 1999 Information Technology
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