Opportunity in the computer field is enormous. High paying jobs are plentiful, and you can enter the field with varying levels of formal education. EAC’s computer programs offer degrees with easy transfer to a four-year program, as well as degrees and certificates that build skills to take straight to the workforce — several in just a year! You’ll work in some of the most updated computer and technology labs in the state and learn in small, personalized classes. Come visit campus to tour our labs and explore which program will help you meet your career goals.
Cyber security is a sought-after specialty. EAC offers an Associate of Applied Science and a certificate to prepare you for this exciting field. Both programs are built around six industry certifications: IT Fundamentals+, Network+, Certified Incident Handler, Certified Forensics Investigator, Certified Network Defender, and Certified Ethical Hacker.
The Computer Information Specialist Associate of Applied Science is for those interested in software development and maintenance, software installation and maintenance, networking software installation and maintenance (the systems manager), system design, and computer operations.
The Management Information Systems Associate of Business allows you to transfer with junior status to a four-year bachelor’s program at Arizona’s public, and many other, universities.
Fast-track certificate programs provide specialty training in cyber security, database support, programming & IT support, systems administration and networking, and IT support. In just two classes, increase your marketability by working your way through five certifications that lead to the Google IT Support Certificate.
*2021 national median pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Computer Career Paths
Computer Forensics Analyst
Information Security Incident Handler
Network Security Administrator
Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
Computer Specialist in Marketing, Finance, and Accounting
Systems Analyst and Designer
Information System Consultant and Computer Auditor
Applications Designer and Programmer
Networking System Designer and Manager
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Cyber Security Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Preparation to enter workforce in a variety of cyber security positions; transfer
possible.
4 full-time semesters
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Computer Information Specialist Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Preparation to enter workforce in a variety of computer-related positions; transfer
possible.
4 full-time semesters
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Management Information Systems Associate of Business (ABus)
Preparation for transfer to a bachelor’s program in management information systems.
4 full-time semesters
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Cyber Security Certificate
Preparation to enter workforce with proficiency in core areas of cyber security.
2 full-time semesters
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Programming & IT Support Certificate
Preparation to enter workforce with proficiency in IT support.
4 part-time semesters
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Database Support Certificate
Preparation to enter workforce with proficiency in key areas of technical support.
2 full-time semesters
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Systems Administration & Networking Certificate
Preparation to enter workforce with proficiency in small computer network systems.
3 part-time semesters
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IT Support Professional Certificate
Preparation for entry-level employment in the IT industry.
2 part-time semesters
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Google IT Support Certificate
Preparation for earning the Google IT Support Certificate.
2 classes
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A first course for beginning computerusers designed to introduce students who have
never used a computer to the basic elements of running a computer in a comfortable,
structured manner with significant instructor support in the lecture/demonstration
mode.
This course provides an introduction to Information Technology (IT) and is designed
to familiarize students with basic IT concepts. Students considering careers in IT
will use multiple learning formats to acquire foundational IT concepts and skills.
Students will prepare for the TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro and CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
(FC0-U61) certification exams by covering portions of those exams. This course is
the first in the sequence of two courses, CMP 107 and CMP 109.
Featured Courses at EAC
Computers for Beginners
Basic Principles of IT
