Instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields.
| [ save ] | 1. | Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | |
| Matching Occupations: 4 | |||
| A program that focuses on the symbolic inference, representation, and simulation by computers and software of human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities, and the modeling of human motor control and motions by computer-driven machinery. Includes instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, robot design, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications. | |||
| [ save ] | 2. | 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 ] | 3. | 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 ] | 4. | Computer and Information Sciences, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 0 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other. Any instructional program in computer science not listed above. | |||
| [ save ] | 5. | 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 ] | 6. | Computer Graphics | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. Includes instruction in graphics software and systems; digital multimedia; graphic design; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory and application; and applicable geometry and algorithms. | |||
| [ save ] | 7. | Computer Programming, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 0 | |||
| Any instructional program in computer programming not listed above. | |||
| [ save ] | 8. | Computer Programming, Specific Applications | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and skills of general computer programming to the solution of specific operational problems and customization requirements presented by individual software users and organizational users. Includes training in specific types of software and its installation and maintenance. | |||
| [ save ] | 9. | Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to fulfill the requirements set by vendors for professional qualification as certified installation, customization, and maintenance engineers for specific software products and/or processes. Includes training in specific vendor supported software products and their installation and maintenance. | |||
| [ save ] | 10. | Computer Programming/Programmer, General | |
| Matching Occupations: 3 | |||
| A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks. | |||
| [ save ] | 11. | Computer Science | |
| Matching Occupations: 6 | |||
| A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. | |||
| [ save ] | 12. | Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 0 | |||
| Any instructional program in computer software and media applications not listed above. | |||
| [ save ] | 13. | 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 ] | 14. | 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 ] | 15. | Computer/Information Technology Services Administration & Management, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 0 | |||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. Any instructional program in computer/information technology services administration and management not listed above. | |||
| [ save ] | 16. | Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A program that generally prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operation, reading draft texts and raw data forms, audio and tape dictation, and various interactive software programs used for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and others. | |||
| [ save ] | 17. | Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 0 | |||
| Any instructional program in data entry/microcomputer applications not listed above. | |||
| [ save ] | 18. | Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to design and manage the construction of databases and related software programs and applications, including the linking of individual data sets to create complex searchable databases (warehousing) and the use of analytical search tools (mining). Includes instruction in database theory, logic, and semantics; operational and warehouse modeling; dimensionality; attributes and hierarchies; data definition; technical architecture; access and security design; integration; formatting and extraction; data delivery; index design; implementation problems; planning and budgeting; and client and networking issues. | |||
| [ save ] | 19. | Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | |
| Matching Occupations: 4 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs. | |||
| [ save ] | 20. | 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 ] | 21. | Information Technology | |
| Matching Occupations: 4 | |||
| A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design. | |||
| [ save ] | 22. | 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 ] | 23. | 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. | |||
| [ save ] | 24. | Web Page, Digital/Multimedia & Information Resources Design | |
| Matching Occupations: 3 | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies. | |||
| [ save ] | 25. | Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks; server installation and maintenance; web page design and editing; information resources management; web policy and procedures; Internet applications of information systems security; user interfacing and usability research; and relevant management and communications skills. | |||
| [ save ] | 26. | Word Processing | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A program that prepares individuals to perform text typing, table construction, and document formatting tasks on personal computers at a high rate of accuracy and proficiency. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, word processor operation, textual draft interpretation, audio and tape dictation, and specific word processing program software. | |||