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COMPUTER & ENGINEERING PROGRAMS albanytech.edu ® COMPUTER & ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Civil Engineering Technology Computer Programming Computer Support Specialist Cybersecurity Design & Media Production Technology Networking Specialist Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Electronics Technology Engineering Graphics For up-to-date program offerings, please refer to the Albany Technical College website at www.albanytech.edu/academics/areas-of-study Albany Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Albany Technical College. DEGREE CERTIFICATE Civil Engineering Engineering Technology Fundamentals CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Individuals with interest in drawing and/or building might consider studying civil Graduates of this program earn a Civil Engineering Technology Associate of engineering technology to learn skills ranging from computer-aided drafting (CAD) Applied Science degree in one of two specialization areas― general engineering to solving problems that affect the built environment. With a growing economy, or surveying. Opportunities for employment also exist in supporting commercial, civil engineering technologists will be needed to support the planning, analysis, residential, and land development as well as within non-civil engineering firms, design, and construction of higher-capacity transportation, water supply, pollution such as management consulting or computer services firms. control systems, and large buildings and building complexes. They are often part of the design process, from the construction costs and expected lifetime of a project, OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED EDUCATION to government regulations and potential environmental hazards. In addition, Graduates might choose to earn a bachelor’s degree by continuing their studies along with the construction of new highways, bridges, utilities, and other major at a four-year institution of higher learning such as Valdosta State University or infrastructure projects, they will also be needed to repair or replace existing public Savannah State University. structures. This program prepares students for immediate employment at the technical level in engineering design, drafting, surveying, and construction. The program will provide theory and practice to move into the workforce with engineering consultants, surveying firms, state and local government, public works, construction companies, highway departments, and soil and material testing firms. DEGREE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES Computer Programming Computer Programming Java Programmer PHP Programmer COMPUTER PROGRAMMING This program is for those students who enjoy primarily working alone and are The Computer Programming program offers a Computer Programming Associate interested in developing and using critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical of Applied Science degree or a diploma, with embedded Technical Certificates of skills in preparation for becoming an information technology (IT) professional. Credit (TCC) - Java Programmer Certificate and PHP Programmer Certificate. Computer programmers figure out the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging and/or troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer Potential career paths include computer programmer, application programmer, programs. This source code is written in a programming language recognized by programmer analyst, web developer, software developer, and SQL programmer. the computer. Through this program, students will learn the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing as well as the ability OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION to write computer software. Graduates of this program have pathway options to a four-year institution of higher learning to further their education in this field. Albany Technical College has For successful completion of this program, students will demonstrate the established degree transfer agreements with the following institutions: Albany fundamentals of structured programming; use such tools as structure charts, State University, Clayton State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, flowcharts, and pseudocode; demonstrate knowledge of structured programming Columbus State University, and Valdosta State University. and an understanding of program development methodology; perform debugging techniques; and know how to create, edit, and execute a program. Program graduates will be competent in the technical areas of SQL, XHTML, systems analysis and design, database management, networking concepts, and the programming languages PHP, Visual BASIC, Java, C++, and JavaScript. DEGREE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Computer Support Specialist Computer Support Specialist Microsoft Office Applications Specialist COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Computer Support Specialist program This program offers a Computer Support Specialist Associate of Arts degree or a covers concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information diploma with Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in Microsoft Office Application processing, including the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, Specialist, Help Desk Specialist, Computer Hardware & Network Technician, and program design and development, and computer networking. Computer support Computer TIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation. Program graduates are qualified specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These for employment as computer support specialists. specialists either support computer networks or provide technical assistance directly to computer users. Currently, CIS graduates are employed locally at the City of Albany, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany Technical College, MCLB, P&G, CTSI, Miller-Coors and Hands-on training in this program takes place in personal workstations or school systems around the state. small groups. Successfully learning these skills will allow graduates to enter the competitive workforce as helpdesk technicians, PC repair and networking technicians, database administrators, and entry-level information security specialists. Additional options are Microsoft Office specialists in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. DEGREE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Cybersecurity CYBERSECURITY As the Internet grows, so does cybercrime. Luckily for cybersecurity professionals, This program offers a Cybersecurity Associate of Arts degree, or a diploma with this generates great demand for jobs in a field that is growing rapidly. Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in Cybersecurity, Computer Forensic and Cybersecurity has expanded from use among only government agencies and Investigation Specialist, and Cyber Crime Specialist. Program graduates are defense contractors and has become much more widely used in industries such as qualified for employment as information security specialists and are prepared to health care, finance, manufacturing, and retail. All of these now hire cybersecurity begin and progress into technology and network security careers in government, professionals to protect valuable information from cyber breaches. military, manufacturing, service, education, and other private, public and nonprofit sectors. The Cybersecurity program at Albany Tech provides students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the acquisition, recording, organization, retrieval, display, and dissemination of information. The course work will teach students to create and execute a digital security strategy that supports and defends data resources managed by an employer. DEGREE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES Graphic Design and Prepress Graphic Design and Prepress Advertising Layout Specialist Photography Photography Design and Media Production Specialist Digital Illustration Specialist Graphic Design and Prepress Technology Photographer DESIGN & MEDIA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Students interested in a career with a creative element enhanced by the latest The Design and Media Production Technology curriculum is accredited by PrintED technology for design and photography should consider Design & Media through the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF). Production Technology (DMPT). This program offers students a solid foundation in developing their visual communication and creative design skills using industry- Students can earn a Design and Media Production Technology Associate of Applied standard software and digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. Science degree, or a diploma with Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in Graphic Design/Prepress and Photography. At the completion of this program, students will Graphic design and prepress include learning the principles and elements of have a portfolio of work showcasing their skills, ability, and style. Many graphic designing printed pages for products such as booklets and brochures, posters, and designers are employed in specialized design and professional services such as greeting cards, using Adobe InDesign,