Davis Technical College

Information Technology

Business and Technology

Gain the skills you need to become relevant and stay current in the Information Technology industry. On your way to earning up to four Microsoft, and/or CompTIA industry certifications, you will build and troubleshoot personal computers, configure and troubleshoot data networks, and build Web pages using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. You will work hands-on with highly trained and highly skilled instructors as you configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs to build networks from the ground up. In addition, You will explore the basics of SQL and coding fundamentals. After completing the program, work with one of our placement specialists to get your foot in the door utilizing your newly gained skills. If you are already employed, enhance your skills with a customized plan developed just for you by working one-on-one with a faculty advisor.

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Cost Summary

Program Cost Estimate

$2,500

Includes: Tuition (@ 600 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

Tuition and Fees – listed by course
Books and Materials – listed by course

High School Cost Estimate

$814

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

Annual Fee: $40
Other Program Fees: $122
Digital Book Access Fee: $117
Supplies/Tools/Equipment: $160
Industry Certifications: $375 — required for graduation

Certificate Processing Fee

$18

Paid upon program completion

Financial Aid

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Program Contact
Business and Technology

Christine Fresh
801-593-2040

Program Length: 600 hours: 8 months @ 18hrs/wk; 13 months @ 12hrs/wk; 6 months @ 24hrs/wk

Enrollment Type:: Year-Round

Training Location:: Main Campus

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mon

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Tue

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Wed

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Thu

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

6pm - 9pm

Fri

8am - 11am

12pm - 3pm

Cohort Start Dates

Class Start: Feb 21, 2023 - Orientation on Feb 16 a.m. Orientation p.m. Orientation
Class Start: Mar 07, 2023 - Orientation on Mar 02 a.m. Orientation p.m. Orientation
Class Start: Mar 21, 2023 - Orientation on Mar 16 a.m. Orientation p.m. Orientation
Class Start: Apr 11, 2023 - Orientation on Apr 05 a.m. Orientation p.m. Orientation
NOTE: Orientation times are generally 10am or 6pm. Click the registration links to see exact orientation time.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
Complete program placement assessments as noted below.
High School students must have passed Digital Literacy or Exploring Computer Science with C or above. Students may take ITEC exam in lieu of meeting that requirement.

Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. You may upload documentation in your application under the Assessment section.

READING REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading	237 - 300	3 years
ACT English or Reading	16+	5 years
College Transcripts	English 955 C or higher	5 years
GED Language	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts - English Classes ^*	C or Higher	2 years
SAT	530	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

MATH REQUIREMENTS

Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation

	Required Grades/Scores	Time Limit
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic)	250 - 300	3 years
ACT Math	21+	5 years
College Transcripts - Math Classes	Math 1010 B or higher	5 years
GED Math	165+	3 years
High School Transcripts (Secondary Math) ^*	B or Higher	2 years
SAT Math	525	5 years
Associates Degree or higher from a regionally accredited college waives all assessments ^**		No Time Limit
Davis Tech Certification of Program Completion waives all assessments (at an equivalent level)		No Time Limit

^*At least two out of four grades within the same school year must meet the minimum grade level.
^**Transcripts in addition to a copy of the certificate is required.
Transcripts from other states, military schools and other institutions showing academic achievements not listed above, will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Assessment Center Specialist or the student’s Academic Advisor.

OTHER: Operating Systems and Email (ITEC)
The ITEC exam measures the applicant’s familiarity in navigating a desktop – openings programs, accessing files and folders, recognizing common internet browsers, and taking screenshots. It also evaluates an applicant’s familiarity with emails and the recognition of icons associated with email functions, such as email attachments.

PREPARATION AND STUDY Sample Questions for the Accuplacer Math and Reading Assessments can be found here:: Next Generation Accuplacer MATH (Arithmetic); Next Generation Accuplacer READING

High school students do not need to complete placement assessments unless specifically required by the program
Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college.

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials

Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion

Available Licensing/Certifications

CompTIA A+ Core 1
CompTIA A+ Core 2
CompTIA ITF+
LPI Linux Essentials

Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)

Computer Programming 1
Web Development 1A

Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the Information Technology program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Weber State University
Western Governors University

81%Placement Rate

Utah Job Outlook

Program Faculty

FT George Ray – Lead Faculty
Master's Degree from University of Utah
801-593-2530

FT Robbie Sweeten – Lead Faculty
Certificate, AAT from Davis Technical College

FT Carey Anson
Master's Degree from University of Utah

FT Claudine Simonsen
Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University
801-593-2530

FT Jeremy Black
Bachelor's from Western Governors University

FT Nate Meyer
Bachelor's degree from Western Governors University

FT Sean Fears
Master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

PT Boyd Mattson
Bachelor's Degree from Weber State

PT Brent Guymon
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT John Bitter
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Joseph Kaluba

PT LaDuska Barrett
Certificate from Davis Technical College

PT Sarina Sinatra
Bachelor's degree from Weber State University

PT Shon Hender
Master's degree from Brigham Young University

^*NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

^**High School Students: High school students are exempt from student tuition and fees. While high school students are not required to purchase textbooks, they are required to purchase personal and consumable learning resources and materials.

NOTICE:
1098T forms are available on the Student Portal. Additional 1098T information can be found here.

Information Technology

Cost Summary

$2,500

$814

$18

Financial Aid

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Cohort Start Dates

Admission Requirements

Placement Assessment Requirements

Certifications & Credentials

Transfer Options

Outcomes

Program Faculty

NOTICE: 1098T forms are available on the Student Portal. Additional 1098T information can be found here.

Information Technology

Cost Summary

$2,500

$814

$18

Financial Aid

Program Links:

Classroom Hours

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Cohort Start Dates

Admission Requirements

Placement Assessment Requirements

Alternate Documentation

Alternate Documentation

Certifications & Credentials

Transfer Options

Outcomes

Program Faculty

NOTICE:
1098T forms are available on the Student Portal. Additional 1098T information can be found here.