Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Education at American Samoa Community College

American Samoa Community College (ASCC) is the only U.S. flag flying, public post-secondary educational institution south of the equator.  Established in 1970, the college is located on a 20 acre campus in the village of Mapusaga, about 9 miles west of the capital, Pago Pago, on the island of Tutuila in the U.S. territory of American Samoa.  American Samoa lies about 2,500 miles southwest of Hawaii and 1,800 miles northeast of New Zealand.  Tutuila comprises approximately three-fourths of American Samoa's 76 square miles and is home to 90% of its population of nearly 60,000.  The other six islands are Aunu'u, Ofu, Olosega, Ta’u, Swains and Rose Atoll.  ASCC serves about 1,500 students annually, with a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.  ASCC has an ICT general education requirement.

ASCC’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department’s mission is to provide quality instruction in technology, enabling students to realize their potential for personal and professional development and to meet the educational needs of the community.  The ICT curriculum provides graduates with the basic skills necessary to use technology in everyday life and for furthering their education.  The ICT curriculum supports this mission by providing, (a) introductory ICT courses for students at ASCC and for transfer to other institutions; (b) intermediate and technical courses to support ICT programs as well as those of other academic departments; and, (c) courses to operate the Pacific ICT Academy. Moreover, the ICT department works with various community businesses and public sector organizations as partners in jobs placement and educational improvement programs.  ASCC offers Certificates of Proficiency in Electronic – Computer Systems, in Electronic – Communications Systems, in Networking & Computing, in Office Administration and Technology, and in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – Electronic Office Option.  It also offers an A.S. degree in Office Administration and Technology.   For more information, please call (684) 699-9155.