Information Technology - Information Support & Services

Tech Prep Program

Length of Program:

2 years

Program Highlights:

  • Participate in managing a help desk for USV staff and student PC’s
  • Conceive, design and deliver unique interactive content with the same tools as professionals
  • Learn basic theory and technique in computer-based graphics production
  • Design websites
  • Explore computer animation
  • Learn the essentials of desktop publishing
  • Become expert in a variety of software packages
  • Learn skills necessary to design, install and troubleshoot computer systems, networks and software
  • Learn hardware repair and software troubleshooting

Job Possibilities:

  • Web designer
  • Media designer
  • Computer graphic designer
  • Multimedia artist
  • Digital media specialist
  • Help desk specialist
  • Computer support technicians
  • Computer PC/Network Coordinator
  • Network Systems Technicians
  • Programmer

College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:

  • Clark State Community College
    • Possible Credits Earned: 39
    • Money Saved: $3022.50
    • Scholarships: $1200 renewable
  • Rhodes State Community College
    • Possible Credits Earned: 21 (IT Major), 14 (Digital Media Major)
    • Money Saved: $1974.00 (IT Major), $1316.00 (Digital Media Major)
    • Scholarships: $1000 renewable
  • University of Northwestern Ohio
    • Possible Credits Earned: 19
    • Money Saved: $3705.00
    • Scholarships: n/a
  • Wright State University – Lake Campus
    • Possible Credits Earned: 13
    • Money Saved:$1924.00
    • Scholarships: n/a
  • Edison State Community College
    • Possible Credits Earned: 12
    • Money Saved: $1380.00
    • Scholarships: n/a

Certifications Available:

  • Microsoft Application Specialist
  • IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
  • A+ Certification

Clubs/Organizations/Competitions:

  • BPA (Business Professional of America)
  • Regional/State/National Workplace Skills Assessment competition
  • Northwest Ohio Regional Tech Prep Showcase

Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:

  • A strong interest in computer software and hardware
  • Junior status at your high school
  • “C” average or better in Algebra
  • 2.0 or better overall GPA

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