The information highway growth is not slowing down. Students take course work in computer maintenance, networking and cybersecurity as part of the Information Technology program at James Reese Career and Technical Center.

Possible Certifications:

COMPTIA A+

COMPTIA Fundamentals

COMPTIA Networking

OSHA — Cybersecurity

Career and Technical Student Organizations:

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Course Descriptions:

Course Name: Computer Maintenance + Lab

Course: 1

Course Number: CIT030

Offered In: 10–12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: Learn to install, configure, upgrade, and perform computer maintenance with respect to security using appropriate tools. Students acquire practical knowledge of system setup, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Principles of Cybersecurity

Course: 1

Course Number: CIT140

Offered In: 10–12

Credits: 1

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: This course develops the skills needed to master fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and examines trends in cyberattacks, common vulnerabilities, and the emergence of cyberterrorism. Students will explore the challenges facing information security professionals related to ethics, system security, network security, and application security. Learners conduct risk assessments while developing and implementing security policies to mitigate those risks. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Networking + Lab (Advanced CTE Course)

Course: 2

Course Number: CIT050

Offered In: 11–12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Computer Maintenance + Lab; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: This laboratory-based course provides learners with a better understanding of telecommunications and data networking technologies. Students actively participate in learning types of configurations and upgrading, recognizing the many network components, and developing and implementing a network design plan. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.