Information Technology

Students enrolled in Information Technology study the proper use and maintenance of computer systems in today’s high-tech environment. Throughout the course of the four-year program, our students become proficient in computer repair, hardware and software maintenance, local area network setup and maintenance, client/server setup and maintenance, cybersecurity, programming, and web page design. They learn how to develop and maintain efficient network systems for the safe distribution of data and are challenged to extend their knowledge to earn a number of industry-recognized credentials. Upon graduation, our students are prepared to meet the technology needs of a number of organizations including schools, businesses, healthcare, and government.

After graduation students may seek employment in any of the following career pathways:

• Help Desk Technician
• Programmer
• Web Designer
• Network Technician
• Support Specialist

Students in the Monty Tech Information Technology program have an opportunity to earn a number of certifications and credentials that not only demonstrate a deep understanding of industry-related content, but also make our program graduates more employable. Throughout the 4-year program, Information Technology students may earn the following:

Graduates from our Information Technology program may benefit from a number of articulation agreements with area colleges and universities, as listed below. These agreements save qualified students time and money, making a college education much more attainable.

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston, MA

• CT121 Web Design I: HTML and Dreamweaver (3)

Keene State College, Keene, NH

• INCS160 Microcomputer Systems or ISCS150 Website Design and Construction (4)
• CS290 Special Topics (4)
• KSC100 (4)

Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA

• CIS118 Mobile and Web Development (3)
• CIS127 Computer Technologies (3)
• CIS131 Linux Programming (4)
• CIS143 Computer Service and Repair (3)

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One or more of the following course(s) or equivalents, up to 4 credits: