Information Technology: Technical Support Technology Emphasis
This major helps prepare students for a variety of technical careers providing hardware and software assistance to customers with Information Technology problems.
Program Specs
- Application/Major Code: TU – view in catalog
- School: Business & Computer Technologies
- Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
About the curriculum
Classes
View the classes you will be attending in the College Catalog.
Special Purpose Labs
Our IT majors are supported by four special purpose computing labs (networking, IT security, GNU/Linux, and Mac OS), with advanced video cards and industry standard software packages. Our lab coordinator also maintains a Linux-based Apache Web server, an Oracle database server, and several GNU/Linux servers.
After graduation
List of jobs via the College Catalog.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics median annual wages of wage-and-salary computer support specialists were $43,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,680 and $55,990.
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 102,410 | $23.00 | $47,850 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 30,520 | $20.82 | $43,310 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 29,940 | $23.83 | $49,570 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 25,160 | $21.81 | $45,370 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 21,080 | $25.23 | $52,470 |
*Statistics reported in May 2009
Internship Recommendation
Read more about the recommended internship.
Transfer Procedures
View general transfer procedures via the College Catalog.
Tools, Uniforms & Supplies
A laptop/notebook computer is required for enrollment in all IT major courses CIT 160 and higher. Laptop specifications
Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store and Penn State Computer Store.
Clubs & Activities
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Student Chapter
Gamers' Guild
View the entire student organizations listing or Greek Life listing.
Information Technology Advisory Committee
Advisory committees, which act as recommending bodies to the faculty and administration, consist of in-field professionals who act as partners in the development of curriculum. Their curricular and equipment advice as well as their industry connections and internship opportunities are invaluable to our students and to the growth of our institution.
