The Information Technology Department offers several programs of study designed to prepare students for the exciting world of Information Technology. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts a strong need for well-trained Information Technology (IT) professionals into 2016 with 5 of the 30 fastest occupations being in the IT career field. The Roanoke Local Work Area also shows strong growth in the IT career fields. Industries of every type depend on IT to stay competitive, manage large amounts of information, stay connected with customers and reduce costs. In fact, almost every facet of industry depends directly or indirectly on IT for its success.
Click on this link to view a short presentation on IT as a career and the programs offered at VWCC.
The AAS in Information Technology is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in Information Technology fields, and to update the technical knowledge of returning professionals. Students must choose from the following concentrations: Database and Program Developer, Network and Security Administration, Smartphone and Tablet with GIS Developer, and Web Programmer.
Calvin Scott Cassell
Assistant Professor, Information Systems Technology
ccassell@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-6272 | Business Science 223
B.S. Computer Science - VPI&SU
M.S. Information Technology - VPI&SU
Microsoft Certified System Engineer
Certified Technical Trainer
540-857-7272
Webber 305
This program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
The Roanoke Valley .Net User Group was formed to support the .NET users in the Roanoke Valley and beyond. It is associated with the International .NET Association (INETA). The International .NET Association provides structured, peer-based organizational, educational, and promotional support to the growing worldwide community of Microsoft® .NET user groups. RVNUG meets the first Thursday of each month at the County of Roanoke Public Safety Building 5925 Cove Rd. http://www.rvnug.org.
The Roanoke Valley SharePoint User Group (RVSPUG) was formed to support SharePoint administrators, users, and developers. RVSPUG meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the County of Roanoke Public Safety Building 5925 Cove Rd. http://www.rvspug.org.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources http://www.acm.org.
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