Information Technology

School of
Business & Technology

Christine Fresh

Instructional Management Assistant
801-593-2040

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Program Summary

When Can I Start

Start dates occur every two weeks

Credits

20 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

8 months @ 18hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus, Utah Department of Corrections Instructional Service Center

Adult Student Costs | $2,667^*

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

High School Costs | $692

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

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.

Program Outcomes

Placement Rate

%

Career Outlook

Computer User Support Specialists

Program / Admission Details

Program Description

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.

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

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.

Placement Assessment Requirements

The following tests are required for this program:

Accuplacer Next Generation Reading Practice Reading Test
Accuplacer Next Generation Math (Arithmetic) Practice Math Test
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.

High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
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

Credentials and Certifications

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 this 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: