How do you prepare for a competition that gives you nothing to prepare for? Just like the other entrants of the American Institute of Architects’ Emerging Professionals Network (EPN) 4th Annual Design Charrette at Norwich University: anxiety ridden. William Fretwell and David Woolaver, students in Vermont Tech’s Architectural Engineering Technology major, were more than first-time entrants to the charette —…
School of Engineering and Computing
Computer Information Technology (AS)
At Vermont Tech, you’ll get both the classroom and real-world experience you need to design, build, and deploy dynamic software systems; scalable and secure data networks; and telecommunication infrastructures. Our students develop the technical savvy necessary to effectively interact with software developers at a detailed level while recognizing the big-picture business viewpoint and how to communicate effectively with the rest of an organization.
Students who pursue an associate degree graduate ready to contribute as members of a technology team and are knowledgeable about web design and systems, systems administration, and have built a programming skills foundation. Graduates of this program are prepared to understand the organization and technology of computers, databases, networking, and other information technologies. Students are introduced to the breadth of technologies and to the basics of the business world.
Because of the broad technological background this program provides, students are well-prepared to enter new technical areas as the field expands and evolves.
Scholarships
- Vermont Women in Technology Scholarship
A student with an Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology will be able to:
- Demonstrate fluency in multiple programming languages
- Develop and manage complete websites
- Understand the design and implementation of computer networking
- Understand basic principles for developing and deploying high quality software systems
- Manage systems, including UNIX-based computers
- Demonstrate a solid background in business processes
- Understand the historical and social context of information technology
Scholarships
- Vermont Women in Technology Scholarship
Curriculum Details
year
1
Placement Rate
100%
VTC
vs
N/A
NATIONAL
Vermont Tech data: 6 Month Outcome Survey, Class of opens in a new window2019. National Data: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) First Destinations for the College Class of 2018 (October 2018)
Job Projections
NATIONAL AVG.
5%
Computer & Information Tech Occupations
12%
That Translates Into
546,200
JOB OPENINGS BETWEEN 2018 - 2028
Projected Employment Growth for Computer & Information Technology Occupations, 2018-2028 (source: opens in a new windowBLS) National data: Job openings for all occupations (source: opens in a new windowBLS)
Employers
- Barre Supervisory Union
- Berkeley Communications
- Colchester School District
- Datamann, Inc.
- Herbal Adventures
- Intralot, Inc.
- Northern Vermont University
- PBM Nutritionals
- Physician's Computer Company
- Red River Computer Co.
- Sovernet Communications
- Staples
- Technology Seed, LLC
- Trapp Family Lodge
- Union Mutual Insurance of VT
- UVM Medical Center
- Vermont Country Store
- Vermont Public Radio
- Vermont State Employees Credit Union
- Vermont Systems Inc.
- Vertek Corporation
Job Titles
- Tech Support
- Front End Developer
- IT Help Center
- Network Administrator
- Customer and Technical
- Support Technician
- Systems Engineer
- Asst. Network Administrator
- System Administrator
- Managed Services Technician
- Network Monitor
- Technical Associate
- Computer Technician
- Analyst/Programmer
- Technology Support Technician
- Desktop Support
- Network Administrator
- Technical Support Specialist
- IT Helpdesk Specialist
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Vermont Tech is pleased to announce the 2nd annual Choose Vermont Scholarship program has launched! The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation and 13 Vermont colleges and universities, including Vermont Tech, are partnering in the 2020 Choose Vermont Scholarship Program, which will award $60,000 in scholarship money to students who commit to attend a Vermont…
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by Zoe Newmarco Vermont Technical College President Pat Moulton’s goals for the Randolph Center campus raised eyebrows, when a WCAX report quoted her as planning to “shrink” VTC’s footprint in Randolph Center while expanding the Williston campus. Moulton explained that her comment came in relation to a plan VTC administrators are working on to develop as part of a Vermont…
