This document provides information on computer science, information technology, related degree programs, and tips for creating an effective resume for these fields. It discusses the nature of computer science and various specialties. It also defines information technology and describes common IT job roles. The document recommends obtaining certifications, learning relevant software/programs, and gaining hands-on training experience to make one's resume competitive for computer programming and IT professional roles.

1. Information Technology
What makes a great Computer
Science Resume?

2. What is Computer Science?
• Computer science is a discipline that spans
theory and practice. It requires thinking both in
abstract and concrete terms.
• Computer science has a wide range of
specialties. These include computer
architecture, software systems, graphics,
artificial intelligence, computational science,
and software engineering.
• Computer Science is practiced by
mathematicians, scientists and engineers.
Mathematics, the origins of Computer Science,
provides reason and logic. Science provides the
methodology for learning and refinement.
Engineering provides the techniques for building
hardware and software.

3. What is Information Technology?
• Information Technology, or IT, is the study,
design, creation, utilization, support, and
management of computer-based information
systems, especially software applications and
computer hardware.
• IT is not limited solely to computers. With
technologies quickly developing in the fields of
cell phones, PDAs and other handheld devices,
the field of IT is quickly moving from
compartmentalized computer-focused areas to
other forms of mobile technology.
• Information technology also uses computers
and software to manage information. In some
companies, this is referred to as Management
Information Services (or MIS) or simply as
Information Services (or IS).

4. Information Technology Degree
Programs
• ASSOCIATE'S DEGREES (15 - 20 Months)
• A total of 29 classes
• On ground & Online
• BACHELOR'S DEGREES (30 - 36 Months)
• A total of 49 classes
• On ground & Online
• MASTER'S DEGREES (15 Months)
• A total of 15 classes
• Online only!

5. First Steps in Creating a Great
Resume
• Know what career path that they want to
take within their field.
• Identify their skill-sets and qualifications
to do that particular job.
• Know and learn the required software,
programs and equipment that fit their
field of expertise.
• Study for and obtain one or multiple
computer certifications.

6. Job Types For Each Field
Computer
Programming IT Professional
• Web Developer • Network Administrator
• Computer Systems • Help Desk (tier 1-3)
Analyst • Network Analyst
• Software Developer • Systems Administrator
• Java Developer • .NET Solutions Architect
• Senior Software • Computer Network
Engineer Specialist
• Computer Programmer • Linux Administrator
• Programmer Analyst • Computer Forensic
• Network Programmer Technician
• Application Developer • Staff IT Security
• Embedded Software Analyst
Engineer • IT Security Specialist
• Oracle DBA • Windows Server
(Programming) Administrator

7. Skill-Sets & Qualifications
Computer programmers (also known as software
developers) are the cornerstone of the software
technology revolution. Programmers provide the
foundation on which all computing technology is built.
In a perfect world, an ideal programmer has the
appropriate knowledge and skills in all of the
following areas to meet the prospective employer's
specifications:
•Programming languages
•Scripting languages
•Programming principles
•Production principles
•Web applications
•Education and experience

8. Skill-Sets & Qualifications cont.
Information technology, or IT, specialists are
computer systems experts who help people solve
computer-related problems. IT specialists are
highly knowledgeable about computers and must
meet certain education and training requirements
to be successful.
IT specialists need to be extremely
knowledgeable about computers in general,
though many specialize in a particular software,
operating system or other niche. They should have
expert knowledge of computer hardware,
software, circuit boards, chips, processors and
electronic equipment.
IT specialists also need to know about
telecommunications systems and should
understand the principles of things like
broadcasting, control and switching.

9. Software, Programs & Equipment
Computer
Programming IT Professional
• Java • Switches, Hubs, &
• C Plus Plus Routers
• JavaScript • Windows Server
• C Sharp 2003/2008
• Visual Basic • Linux/ Unix
• PHP • Help Desk Software
• Perl • Active Directory
• Python • DNS, TCP/IP & Subnetting
• Ruby • LAN/WAN Technologies
• ASP.NET • VMware
• SQL Server 2005/2008 • SharePoint
• JQuery • Microsoft SQL Server
• HTML, CSS, & XML

10. Certifications !!!!
These can be taken at any approved testing
sites.
• A Plus
• Network Plus
• Security Plus
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
(MCTS)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
(MCTS)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional
(CCNP)
• CCENT (entry level), CCNA (associate level),

11. Training, Training, Training !!!!
• A sufficient computer lab is needed
so we can learn the basic and up-to-
date technics and technology.
• Projects need to be given
throughout our programs so that
we can apply the skills that we
learn within the computer lab to
resumes.
• Up-to-date software and programs
should be given so that the right
skills and technics can be learned
for the perspective field.