Three types of technical programs are available in Long Island, New York: associate, bachelor's and certificate. Some universities offer master programs, while one may choose between online and on-campus studies. Technical programs cover large variety of niches, including computer information systems, network system administration, information security, network and communication management and information technology.
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale State College, a campus of the State University of New York is Long Island's only public four-year college of technology. Formerly Agricultural and Technical Institute, the college offers three technical degree programs: security systems, software technology and technology studies. The security systems program prepares students to work in corporate security and law enforcement agencies. Graduates will learn data methods, administering procedures and development of comprehensive computer security programs. The software technology program is for those who wish to achieve hardware, software and networking skills. Technology studies provide knowledge of technologies, social science and humanities and offer job opportunities in industrial and governmental sectors.
DeVry College of New York
DeVry College of New York offers both associate and bachelor degrees. Associate programs available are electronics and computer technology and network systems administration. Bachelor's degree programs include biomedical engineering technology, computer engineering technology, computer information systems and electronics engineering technology. Master's degree programs available are electrical engineering, information system management and network and communication management.
ITT Technical Institute
ITT Technical Institute offers associate, on-campus bachelor's and online bachelor's programs. Associate technical programs available are mobile communication technology, information technology --- computer network systems, software application and programming and Web development--- software development technology, and computer and electronics engineering technology. Bachelor's degree programs available are information system security, data communication system technology, software engineering technology, software applications development, industrial automation engineering technology and electronics and communications engineering technology. Online programs include information system security and information system administration.
Briarcliffe College
Briarcliffe College has three campuses on Long Island: in Bethpage, Queens and Patchogue. It offers two technical programs: business administration bachelor's degree in information technology and associate applied science degree in networking and computer technology. The first program combines studies of business and computer systems. The latter focuses on hardware and software used in networking, troubleshooting and configuration of workstations, servers, routers and switches.
Island Drafting & Technical Institute
Island Drafting & Technical Institute offers architectural and mechanical degrees and electronics associate programs. The Associate Degree in Electronic and Computer Service Technology prepares students for electronics and computer service industries. The program lasts for 15 months and students receive an Associate Degree of Occupational Studies in Electronic and Computer Service Technology. An Associate Degree in Mechanical CADD Drafting prepares students for employment as a CADD Drafter/Designer specializing in the mechanical drafting field. The program lasts for 15 months and students receive an Associate of Occupational Studies in Computer Aided Drafting and Design: Mechanical.
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