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Programs
| [ save ] | 1. | Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. Any instructional program in computer and information sciences and support services not listed above. | |||
| [ save ] | 2. | Computer and Information Sciences, General | |
| Matching Occupations: 8 | |||
| A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. | |||
| [ save ] | 3. | Computer and Information Systems Security | |
| Matching Occupations: 3 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. | |||
| [ save ] | 4. | Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | |
| Matching Occupations: 6 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design. | |||
| [ save ] | 5. | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. | |||
| [ save ] | 6. | Information Science/Studies | |
| Matching Occupations: 6 | |||
| A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity. | |||
| [ save ] | 7. | System Administration/Administrator | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. | |||
| [ save ] | 8. | System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | |
| Matching Occupations: 3 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of an entire organization or network of satellite users. Includes instruction in performance balancing; redundancy; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network management; system migration and upgrading; outage control; problem diagnosis and troubleshooting; and system maintenance budgeting and management. | |||
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