The Program
Information technology systems technicians maintain, service, and repair computer equipment and computer peripherals. They also install and trouble-shoot and maintain computer networks. More information
Helpful High School Courses
Electronics, Industrial Arts, Keyboarding, Machine Shop, Mechanical Drafting, Mathematics, Speech
Graduation Diploma
Information Technology Systems/Computer Network Technician
- Technical Certificate
- Advanced Technical Certificate
Information Technology Systems/Information Systems Technician
- Associate of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Applied Science
Program Information
- Program begins in August and January and is 4 1/2 semesters which includes one summer session
- Admits 32 students each year
- Typical classroom hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 days per week
- The program consists of several CISCO systems courses and is a recognized CISCO Academy.
Registration Fees
Fees apply to the current Idaho State University fee schedule which includes mandatory student health insurance.
| Purpose of Fee Fees are for consumable items used in the classes such as: software, hardware and supplies for computer and network maintenance. |
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| Class | Amount |
|---|---|
| ITS 100 Computer Systems and Troubleshooting | $10.00 |
| ITS 110 Networking Basics I | $10.00 |
| ITS 130 Basic Electronic Concepts | $30.00 |
| ITS 150 Networking I | $5.00 |
| ITS 170 Computer Peripheral Equipment | $15.00 |
| ITS 200 Data Cabling | $5.00 |
Paying for College
You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student.
Entrance Information
Admission requirements:
Application for Admission
Application fee
High school transcript or GED
COMPASS Placement Test or ACT scores
Register early - admission is based on space availability.
Job Opportunities
100% of 2007 graduates were employed in related jobs
Career Opportunities
- Computer system companies
- Computer repair stores
- Business management companies
- Colleges/Universities
- Insurance companies
- Governmental agencies
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators and Computer Support Specialists are included in the top 50 jobs for southeastern Idaho (Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor, “Idaho Occupational Projections for 2014 – Hot Jobs for the Southeastern Region”).
- The median income in Idaho for this field is $35,940 and the national median income is $$42,400. *
- There are about 3,040 network technicians and computer support specialists in this occupation in Idaho*
* Idaho Career Information Systems data
All AAS degrees will articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Technology.