
Western Nevada College Computer Information Technology Program Overview
Explore Western Nevada College's Computer Information Technology program, offering a range of study areas including Cisco Networking, Microsoft certifications, IoT integration, and more. Learn about the program's structure, industry alignment, and challenges faced with solutions provided.
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Computer Information Technology at Western Nevada College Presentation to Information Technology Industry Sector Council September 23, 2016
Mission and Core Themes Western Nevada College inspires success in our community through opportunities that cultivate creativity, intellectual growth and technological excellence, in an environment that nurtures individual potential and respects differences. Core Themes Student Success Institutional Excellence One College Serving Many Communities 3
WNCs Computer Information Technology Program CIT program part of Career and Technical Education Skills Certificates 9+ hours resulting in third party/external certification Certificate of Achievement 30 credit hours with industry certifications Associate of Applied Science 60 credit hours with industry certifications Advisory Board Comprised of industry professionals Meets twice a year curriculum/training alignment with industry
WNCs Computer Information Technology Program Program Areas of Study Cisco Networking Academy CCENT entry level networking CCNA networking associate Routing and Switching Security Wireless Linux Essentials
WNCs Computer Information Technology Program Program Areas of Study (continued) Microsoft MSCA Server and Desktop CompTIA Security+ A+ /PC Pro Project+ VMWare Academy (coming soon)
WNCs Computer Information Technology Program Information Technology Integration Internet of Things IoT (manufacturing and welding) Industry 4.0 cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and cloud computing Siemens certifications
Program Challenges and Solutions Competent and Certified Instructors Home Grown Changing Technology Needs VmWare Database Design and SQL Business Intelligence and Analytics
Contact Information Dr. Georgia White, Director, Career and Technical Education georgia.white@wnc.ed 775.445.3348 Dave Riske, Professor, Computer Information Systems dave.riske@wnc.edu 775-445-3255