Prepare for careers in the rapidly expanding field of IT Support. Build a foundation for entry-level administration and cybersecurity positions. Learn the foundational skills and technologies necessary to administer and secure both Windows and Linux environments.
Eligibility
Grade 11
Other Requirements
- Students are required to attend an Information Session in the Spring semester (prior to Onboarding).
- JTED will communicate with students and parents the days and times of the two sessions.
- Parents/Guardians complete JTED enrollment
- Students complete PCC Onboarding requiremets
- Apply to PCC
- Attend JTED & PCC New Student Orientation
- Upload Verification of Lawful Presence via MyPima
Things to Consider
- In this program high school students complete the CIS college program at Pima Community College – East Campus.
- Students provide their own transportation to the East Campus.
- In this program you are a high school student and a college student. Your performance is reflected on your transcript for your high school and Pima Community College.
- Your grades for this course will impact your college GPA as well as your high school GPA.
- Student earns college credit while in the program.
- If you are a high school graduate or have earned a GED, you are not eligible to attend this program through Pima JTED. Please apply directly with PCC.
Direct Employment
- Technology Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Junior Cloud Analyst
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Cyber Defense and Computer Systems Security Administrator
- Cloud Administrator
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
Locations
JTED @ Pima Community College (East)
8181 E. Irvington Rd.
Schedule Availability
- Classes are scheduled per semester by PCC (days/times will vary), students may be expected to attend classes 2-4 nights per week depending on class availability.
*Class Times and Locations are subject to change by Pima Community College*
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
Junior Year
- Fall
- CIS103 – MS Windows OS Professional Admin
- Spring
- CIS136 – Computer Hardware Components
Year 2
Senior Year
- Fall
- CIS119 – Network Essentials
- CIS137 – Intro to Linux OS
- Spring
- CIS228 – Fundamentals of Network Security
- MAT188 – Precalculus 1
Entrance Requirements for Year 2
Successful completion of Year 1
Certification
- Year 1
- CompTIA A+
Credits
2/year
More Information
Supplies
- Access to a computer (Windows, MacOS, Linux, or ChromeOS)
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Algebra II
- English
CTE Classes
- Computer Maintenance
- Computer Science
- AP CIS
