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The Erie County Technical School
is an
ISO 9001:2000 Registered School
and proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Educational Institution

 

Computer Information Systems

Career Research for this Program:  O*Net

Course Description:
 

Students achieve entry-level skills in areas of computer operations, data entry and computer programming depending on their ability and interests.  Combined with a background of knowledge, skills and appreciation of the data processing industry, each student is able to seek employment in the area of their interest.
 

This course aims to present current and future practices in the ever-changing world of data processing.  All instructional materials provide students with entry-level skills for positions in data processing through hands-on experience.  Studies include the basics of computer science in such areas as design and internal functions, operations, computer operation and programming, data processing and systems design. 
 

The Computer Information Systems program allows students to explore a career path that can lead to higher education in computer programming and many other related fields.  Students will gain marketable skills to use computers in any field. 

Prospective students should be able to think logically, have good speaking, reading and writing skills and pay attention to detail.

Employment Opportunities: 

  • Computer consultant

  • Computer applications specialist

  • Web page designer

  • Programmer

  • Computer operator trainee

  • Systems analyst trainee or programmer

  • Data entry clerk or operator

"Plus Education" Employment Opportunities: 

  • Programming manager

  • Systems analyst or computer systems analyst

  • Computer center manager

  • Information service processor

  • Architect

  • CAD technician

  • Systems Engineer

On To College--Post-Secondary Partners:
  • Penn State Erie - The Behrend College

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology

  • Bryant & Stratton College

  • Mercyhurst College

  • Erie Business Center

  • Sawyer School

  • Tri-State Business Institute

National Skill Standards:  Pending

Curriculum Information:

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