Computer Technology
Computer Technology is experiencing resurgence in interest since the dot-com bust. Software and Web developers are in particularly high demand. Students majoring in this field can expect to find entry-level positions upon graduation or they may further their education through college. Students in our program learn: hardware maintenance/repair, programming, networking, operations/operating, systems, web design/development, and Microsoft Office products.

Students are assigned to a computer for hands-on instruction and practice. They are prepared to take the A+ Hardware & Software exams and Microsoft Certification exams.

To succeed in computer technology, students should be mathematically inclined, logical thinkers and enjoy working with computers.

Freshman Year (1/2 year)
  • Alice & HTML languages
  • Computer hardware introduction

Sophomore Year

  • Visual Basic language
  • Web design/development
  • Office Products – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  • A+ Hardware training
  • Presentation & communication skills
Junior Year (students choose Systems or Software Engineering or both)
  • Java language
  • A+ Software training
  • Financial planning
  • Operating systems (Linux, Windows Vista/XP/2003 Server)
  • Computer networking (Network +)
  • Total Quality Management

Senior Year

  • Senior Project
  • Language of choice (usually VC++, PHP, etc.)
  • Operating systems (Linux, Windows Vista/XP/2003 Server)
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Opportunity for co-op/internship placement

Related College Studies
Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Web Design, Management Information Systems (MIS)

Colleges Attended by Graduates
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Babson, UMASS, Framingham State College, UC Berkley, Middlesex Community College, Northeastern University, Bentley College, MIT, Harvard, Wentworth Institute

Articulation Agreements
Wentworth Institute, New England Institute of Technology, Middlesex Community College, Massachusetts Bay Community College

Typical Job Opportunities
Computer programmer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Computer Maintenance Technician, Web Developer, Computer Sales