Information Technology and Communication Systems
Perry Technical Institute’s Information Technology & Communication Systems program teaches the theories and skills needed to work in all areas of communications technology – electronics theory, personal computers, wireless communications, telephone systems, transmission equipment, alarm systems, and data networking and administration. Students graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology and Communication Systems.
The program is divided into four six-month sections of curriculum and combines classroom and lab projects to provide students with the proper balance of theory and hands-on experience.
Students prepare to earn numerous industry certifications including CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and FCC. The program is approved by the State of Washington as a two-year Limited Energy (06) Specialty Electrical training program. Graduates may be credited with up to one year towards the two years required to be eligible to take the certification exam for the Limited Energy (06) Specialty Electrical License. Throughout the program, students prepare themselves for the workforce. Resume writing, interview skills, and documentation of their experience at Perry Technical Institute in a portfolio enable the student to conduct an effective job search.
The goal of Perry Technical Institute’s Information Technology & Communication Systems program is to provide graduates with the wide variety of skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment and achieve success in their careers.
The Information Technology & Communication Systems program is 24 months in length (eight quarters). The student will earn 133.0 credit hours which are 2,520 clock hours. Tuition is payable on a quarterly basis. There are four quarters in an academic year.
This training program concludes with an externship off campus, or with the completion of a capstone project on campus. The student to instructor ratio for the Information Technology & Communication Systems program is 26:1.
Program Outline
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
Quarter 8
Total Clock Hours: 2520
Total Credit Hours: 133
Information Technology & Communication Systems Book and Tool List
The book and tool list for students in the Information Technology & Communication Systems program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Program Cost Breakdown.
Information Technology & Communication Systems Equipment List
Students in the Information Technology & Communication Systems program utilize the following equipment:
Personal computers and servers
Cisco routers
Network switches
Wireless access points
Fluke EtherScope
Fluke network analyzer, cable certifiers, and testers
Digital multi-meters
Oscilloscopes, signal generator, and power supplies
Spectrum analyzers
Cell site test sets
AM/FM signal generators/modulators
Antenna system testers
In-line watt meters
Telephone key system, PBX, and VoIP system
Voice mail system
PA systems 24V and 70V
Fire alarm system