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Computer Science& InformationTechnology

Your Pathway to Success

You can choose from the followingdegree and certificate programs:

Networking

Information Management - CCC4

CISCO CCNA - CCC

Network Administrator - A.A.S/A.S.

Programming

Web Development Specialist - CCC

Internet Services Technology - A.A.S/A.S.

Programming - CCC

Computer Programming - A.A.S./A.S.

Information Security - ATC

Continuing Education

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A degree or certificate from Palm Beach State Collegecan give you the skills you need to advance yourcareer or enter a new career with a high-paying jobin the constantly changing computer industry.

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Get what you needto get ahead in atechnical field

• Expert instructors

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Up-to-date software

• Courses at a fraction of the costcharged by some other schools

• A degree or certificate uponprogram completion

We provide:

Programs are available for all students, from thosejust graduating from high school to those alreadyworking in the field.

Many of the certificateprograms offered atPalm Beach State Collegeserve as stepping stonesto degrees. College creditcertificates award collegecredit and consist of thetechnical core of an A.A.S.or A.S. degree.

Choose your career path!

You provide the desire.

Palm Beach State College has received state approval tooffer a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in InformationManagement, with concentration options in Business Analyst,Database Administration and Network/Security Assurance.Visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/bachelor.xml for details.

Career Options• information technology specialist

• network technician, specialist or manager

• network systems analyst or technician

• network support specialist

• network administrator

• network troubleshooter

• help desk specialist

• LAN/WAN manager

• systems administrator

Keep people connected — Computer networks are the lifebloodof businesses and organizations.

You can go anywhere with a degree orcertificate in networking!

Networking

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Networking Administrator Associate in Applied Science/Associate in Science degree -Total Program Credits: 63

Networking administrators are critical players in theinformation technology arena. Prepare to apply conceptualskills and theoretical knowledge in the workplace, utilizingtechnical skills learned in this degree program.

Course content includes computer hardware concepts,networking terminology, Microsoft Windows Server andActive Directory implementation and administration, Linuximplementation and administration, and network security.These courses cover competencies for several certifications:A+ Essentials, Security +, Network +, MCP and MCTS.

Information Management College Credit Certificate - Total Program Credits: 30

Be the one people turn to for technical help, when you earn acertificate in information management. This program will prepareyou to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and managecomputer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. These coursescover competencies for several certifications: A + Essentials,Network +, Security +, MCP and MCTS.

Credits earned in this College Credit Certificate will transferdirectly into the A.A.S. or A.S. degree in Networking Administrator.

CISCO CCNA College Credit Certificate - Total Program Credits: 12

Learn the skills you need to design, build and maintain small tomedium-sized networks.

In this nine-month program, you will take courses on:

• wide area networks

• Cisco routers and switches

• Open System Interconnection models

• networking

• local area networks

and much more.

These courses cover competencies for CCENT and CCNA certifications.

Credits earned in this College Credit Certificate will transfer directlyinto the A.A.S. or A.S. degree in Networking Administrator.

Networking Administrator Associate in Applied Science/Associate in Science degree -Total Program Credits: 63

Networking administrators are critical players in theinformation technology arena. Prepare to apply conceptualskills and theoretical knowledge in the workplace, utilizingtechnical skills learned in this degree program.

Course content includes computer hardware concepts,networking terminology, Microsoft Windows Server andActive Directory implementation and administration, Linuximplementation and administration, and network security.These courses cover competencies for several certifications:A+ Essentials, Security +, Network +, MCP and MCTS.

Information Management College Credit Certificate - Total Program Credits: 30

Be the one people turn to for technical help, when you earn acertificate in information management. This program will prepareyou to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and managecomputer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. These coursescover competencies for several certifications: A + Essentials,Network +, Security +, MCP and MCTS.

Credits earned in this College Credit Certificate will transferdirectly into the A.A.S. or A.S. degree in Networking Administrator.

CISCO CCNA College Credit Certificate - Total Program Credits: 12

Learn the skills you need to design, build and maintain small tomedium-sized networks.

In this nine-month program, you will take courses on:

• wide area networks

• Cisco routers and switches

• Open System Interconnection models

• networking

• local area networks

and much more.

These courses cover competencies for CCENT and CCNA certifications.

Credits earned in this College Credit Certificate will transfer directlyinto the A.A.S. or A.S. degree in Networking Administrator.

Computer Programming Associate in Applied Science/Associate in Science degree -Total Program Credits: 63

Take your programming career to the next step with this degreeprogram. Prepare to analyze business situations and to design,develop and write computer programs. You will write code inseveral computer languages as well as test, monitor, debug,document and maintain computer programs and analyzeproblems using logic/analysis tools.

Gain valuable knowledge and skills, such as:

• computer programming concepts

• programming languages

• software project management

This degree program will prepare you to enter the job market.

Get ready to embark on a high-paid, constantlychanging career, through such positions as entry-level programmer or programmer specialist.

Programming College Credit Certificate - Total Program Credits: 33

In this program, you will:

• write code in several computer languages

• test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs

• analyze problems using logic/analysis tools

• acquire knowledge and hands-on experience to work inthe game and entertainment industries as a programmer

Credits earned in this program will transfer directly intothe A.A.S. or A.S. degree in Computer Programming.

Career Options• entry level programmer

• programmer/system analyst

For complete information on Palm Beach State programs, go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs.xml5

Programming

Your logical mind andcreativity will be in demandwith a degree or certificatein computer programming.

Web

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Web Development Specialist College Credit Certificate - Total Program Credits: 35

Learn computer programming concepts, Web designlanguages, computer programming, Web page design,server-side and client side scripting and network securityin this College Credit Certificate.

Credits earned in this certificate will transfer directly intothe A.A.S. or A.S. degree in Internet Services Technology.

Internet Services TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science/Associate in Science degree -Total Program Credits: 63

This program teaches students to install and configureWeb servers (Linux Apache and Microsoft IIS), writeclient and server-side scripts, design Web pages,implement Web site security and manage Intranet andWeb-based resources.

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Career Options• Internet/Intranet

administrator or developer

• Web site administratoror developer

• Webmaster

• Internet support specialist

• Web page designer

• Web manager

• Web architect

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Computer Information Security Advanced Technical Certificate - Total Program Credits: 10

This 10-credit advanced technical certificate focuses on thecritical need for security policies, implementation techniques,intrusion detection and prevention, vulnerabilities, encryption,authentication, compromised networks, and different tools toaddress these topics.

Applicants to the program must have:

• an A.A.S. or A.S. degree or higher in Computer Science or arelated field

• an A.A.S. or A.S. degree or higher in an unrelated field withsubstantial work experience in a computer-related field

Information Security

Learn to recognize computer attacks, identifyintrusion methods, prevent network attacks,respond to computer attacks and use security tools.

Career Options• information security technician

• information security administrator

• information security manager

• chief information security officer

For complete information on Palm Beach State programs, go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs.xml9

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Corporate and Continuing Educationwww.palmbeachstate.edu/CCE.xml

561-868-3899

Palm Beach State offers non-credit computer courses at the beginner,intermediate and advance levels. Learn general computers, graphicdesign and web, and more! All courses are taught by experiencedinstructors while students learn hands-on with individual computers.

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Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educationalprograms, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toaward the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach State College. The Commission shouldbe contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditationrequirement or standard.

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Networking

Programming

Web

Information Security

Corporate and Continuing Education

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