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Information Systems Technology Certificate

Information Systems Technology Certificate

The Information Systems Technology Department offers a Certificate in Information Systems Technology which is structured to help meet the career goals of individuals who at present have little or no academic or work-related background in computer programming. Upon completion of a Certificate in Information Systems Technology, students will be prepared to fill a variety of entry-level support positions in training, sales, or utilization of common workplace computer programs.

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Course Requirements

Semester One - Fall 2022 Credits
ACS102 The College Experience 3.00
IST110 or CIS102: Intro to Progr 3.00
IST120 or CIS141: Microcomp Apps 3.00
IST145 or CIS122: Visual Basic 3.00
Semester Three - Fall 2023
IST150 or CIS155: Web Dsgn Fluen 3.00
IST210 Soc Issues & Ethics 3.00
IST270 or CIS271: Java II 3.00

Upon completion of the Certificate in Information Systems Technology program, students will be prepared to fill a variety of entry-level support positions in IT training, sales, or utilization of common workplace computer programs. 

The IST Certificate will help students learn the building blocks of IT to prepare for a range of careers and jobs, such as:  

  • Help Desk Analyst 
  • Computer Technician 
  • Technical Writer 
  • Quality Assurance Analyst 
  • Systems Administrator 
  • Transfer Opportunities: (Information provided by Office of Transfer Services) 
  • Program Faculty: (Information pulled from Active Directory) 

Certificate programs are designed to lead to immediate employment opportunities.  Any student interested in earning a degree at RCC and then transferring to a four-year school is encouraged to consider an associate degree program. 

Information Systems Technology
First Name Last Name Title Department Phone Email Room
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Mya
Bowen Full Time Faculty- IST Information Systems Technology Department 857-701-1353 mtbowen@rcc.mass.edu 3-455B
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Valerie
Atherley Assistant Professor Information Systems Technology Department 857-701-1598 vatherley@rcc.mass.edu 3-431
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Rosalind
Agwu-Igbani Adjunct Professor Information Systems Technology Department 617-427-0060 x5104 ragwuigbani@rcc.mass.edu
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Ntohm
Izuchi Adjunct Professor Information Systems Technology Department 617-427-0060 x5163 nizuchi@rcc.mass.edu
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