Information Systems

Why study Information Systems at CCC

The Information Systems department at Clovis Community College is committed to building a foundation for you in computer technology, web development/programming, networking, and cybersecurity. You will receive hands-on experiences, examples, or computer simulations that help you better understand real-life technology scenarios. Our instructors have spent many years in the industry learning and developing their technology trades. They are ready to pass their knowledge onto you. We are not just theories, but hands-on skills that will allow you to have an advantage in national certifications.

Our Philosophy

Clovis Community College's Information Systems department philosophy is based around the idea of 'I do, We do, You do. ' The instructor shows you how to use the computer technology, then you do the technology lesson/simulation with your instructor, and then you take what you have learned to work independently on the computer concept.

• Computer User Support Specialists: Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
• Computer Network Support Specialists: Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
• Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers: Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
• Web Developers: Design, create and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
• Cyber Security Analysts: Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and data. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May provide cloud security to include firewalls, penetration testing, obfuscation, and virtual private networks (VPNs). May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators: Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.
• Computer Network Architects: Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
• Computer Network Support Specialist: Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Certification is a must in the Information Systems industry. The courses at CCC will help you pass the CompTIA certification and opening the door to a career in Information systems. They are modeled after 3 of the CompTIA certificates: A + Computer repair, Network +, and Security +.

CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

4-Year Colleges in Fresno County and outside for Transfer

• Fresno State | Business / Information Systems
• Fresno Pacific University
• CSU San Bernardino
• UC Irvine