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Computing Sciences and Technology

Program Type: Face-to-Face, Fully Online
Program Level: Degrees, Online, Certificates
Department: Professional and Technical
Institute: Science & Technology
College: PAC

Computer Sciences and Technology is an industry with continued local and national job growth. Businesses have a need for people with the computer skills to perform daily routine tasks in their offices. Salaries for qualified computer personnel range from $29,000 to $80,000 per year.

Students interested in working with computer hardware or software should consider pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems or Computer Science. Students interested in networks, computers, communication, and technology in general should consider pursuing a degree in Network Administration. 

Computer Science is a THECB-approved Field of Study, which means all coursework completed on the degree plan will fully transfer to satisfy the first two years of a Computer Science degree at any four-year public college or university in Texas.

Program Highlights

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification* is considered
an industry standard. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. Computer networks are an integral part of business, and demand for these workers will increase as rms continue to invest in new technologies. Excellent job prospects are expected.”

*Palo Alto College does not offer the CCNA Certification Exam. These are courses of instruction that help in Certification Exam preparation and count as college credit. The CCNA Certification Exam is offered by Cisco and its af liates. Currently, the CCNA Exam is given at Pearson VUE testing centers. 

Career Areas & Employment Positions

  • Network Technician & Admin
  • Network Engineer & Designer
  • Computer Programmer & Data Analyst
  • Computer Hardware or Software Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Computer Support Specialist 

 

 

Degrees and Certificates Offered

Degrees Offered

Computer Programmer A.A.S. ♦ 
Computer Support Specialist, A.A.S. ♦ 
Cyber Defense and Operations, A.A.S ♦ 
Network Administrator, A.A.S.

Certificates Offered

Computer Programming Intermediate Level 2 Certificate ♦ 
Cisco Certified Network Associate Level 1 Certificate 
Computer Programming Basics Level 1 Certificate ♦ 
Computer Support Specialist Level 1 Certificate ♦ 
Computer Forensics Level 1 Certificate ♦ 
Cyber and Digital Forensics Level 1 Certificate 
Personal Computer Skills Level 1 Certificate ♦ 

Occupational Skills Award

A+ Certificate Preparation Occupational Skills Award ♦

 

 

♦ This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.

Contact

Information

Joseph Coppola
Department Chair

Phone:
210-486-3208

Joe Corrales
Professor

Location:
Sabine Hall 225

Phone:
210-486-3313

Steven Hicks
Professor

Location:
Sabine Hall 217

Phone:
210-486-3317
 

Neven Jurkovic
Professor

Location:
Sabine Hall 205

Phone:
210-486-3316 

Lee Ross
Professor

Location:
Sabine Hall 219

Phone:
210-486-3321

 Brian Sanders
Professor 

Location:
Sabine Hall 223

Phone:
210-486-3320

 
 
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty
Andrea Cardenas
acardenas1@alamo.edu		 William Dean
wdean4@alamo.edu		 Oscar Flores
oflores@alamo.edu
Jason Hemingway
jhemingway@alamo.edu		 Joseph Karako
jkarako@alamo.edu		 Armond Kuehn
akuehn2@alamo.edu
Brian McDaniel
bmcdaniel@alamo.edu		 Donna Ostaszwski
dostaszewski@alamo.edu		 Ariesus Preston
apreston7@alamo.edu
Charles Ritley
critley@alamo.edu		 Dimitrios Sellountos
dsellountos@alamo.edu		 Judy Trevino
jtrevino46@alamo.edu
Priscilla Truesdell
ptruesdell@alamo.edu		 Ernest Vasquez
evasquez26@alamo.edu		 Steven Venezie
svenezie@alamo.edu
Dennis Whitley
dwhitley7@alamo.edu