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Information Technology

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

$2,900

Includes: Tuition (@ 660 hours), Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Cost Estimate

$795

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

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: 660 hours
14 months @ 12hrs/wk
7 months @ 24hrs/wk
Enrollment Type:
Year-Round
Training Location:
Main Campus
Information Technology
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

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.

 

Placement Assessment Requirements (Download/Print Assessment Requirements)

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Refer to page 2 of the program Admissions Requirements to see if you qualify. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. Once you have paid your application fee, you may email your transcripts to the Assessment Center for review or bring them with you when you are ready to enroll in a program.

READING REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Score: 237 - 300
Alternate Documentation
MATH REQUIREMENTS
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Score: 250 - 300
Alternate Documentation
OTHER
Operating Systems and Email
High school students must pass Digital Literacy or Exploring Computer Science (ECS) course before admission
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.
  • Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services

Certifications & Credentials

Davis Technical College Credentials
  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Available Licensing/Certifications
  • CompTIA ITF+ (Exam FC0-U61)
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Exam 220-1001)
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 (Exam 220-1002)
  • LPI Linux Essentials (Exam 010-160)
  • MTA Network Fundamentals (Exam 98-366)
Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)
  • Computer Programming 1A
  • 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
Western Governors University

Outcomes

91%Placement Rate


Utah Job Outlook

COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES

Program Faculty

  • FT Robbie Sweeten – Lead Faculty
  • Certificate, AAT from Davis Technical College
  • FT Carey Anson
  • Master's Degree from University of Utah
  • FT Chris McCauley
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • FT George Ray
  • Master's Degree from University of Utah
  • 801-593-2530
  • FT Jeremy Black
  • Bachelor's from Western Governors University
  • FT Josh Ruberson
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • FT Nate Meyer
  • Associate's Degree from Weber State University
  • PT Brent Guymon
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Claudine Simonsen
  • Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University
  • 801-593-2530
  • PT Diana Gunnarson
  • Master's Degree from Boston College
  • 801-593-2592
  • PT John Bitter
  • Certificate from Davis Technical College
  • PT Kasey Hadley
  • Master's Degree from Western Governors University
  • PT Shon Hender
  • Master's Degree from Western Governors 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.