Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Education at College of Marin

College of Marin (COM) was originally known as Marin Junior College when established in 1926.  In 1985, College of Marin merged with Indian Valley College, providing Marin county residents with two campuses, the original campus in Kentfield and the Indian Valley Campus in Novato. The two campuses serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.  Approximately 9,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester.  The College has earned a reputation as a quality educational institution, providing a pathway for achievement and success for students of all ages and from all walks of life.  It provides thirty-five two-year vocational and career programs, as well as basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL) education and community education classes.  The College's workforce preparation programs provide the necessary skills for success in a globally competitive workforce environment.  Whether the goal is career advancement, career change, or entering the workforce for the first time, the College offers a range of programs to help students succeed.

The Business and Information Systems department Computer Information Systems curriculum is designed to provide education for computer-related careers, professional advancement, and transfer preparation.  Courses provide hands-on computer use that emphasizes development of the skills necessary for employment and personal use of computers.  Program specialties include desktop network, desktop publishing, microcomputer manager, and microcomputer programmer.  CIS offers an AS degree and 10 certificates.   For more information, please call (415) 485-9610 or email.

The Business and Information Systems department Business Office Systems curriculum is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by workers in today’s automated offices.  Students can acquire training and skills to enter the job market, update knowledge and skills to reenter the marketplace, or retrain in order to maintain a present position or obtain a promotion.  The skills developed in this curriculum are also useful to students who wish to enrich their business and computer expertise for personal use.  Courses emphasize skill development in business office systems with specialties available in the medical and office management areas.  Most courses include hands-on computer use, so students learn computer skills as well as the individual course material.  Contact Brian Wilson at (415) 485-9322 or by email for more information.

The Physical Sciences Department houses the Computer Science program at College of Marin.  Computers play an integral role in many professional fields today: architecture and design, graphics and animation, writing and editing, physical and social sciences, research and medicine, and many more. In computer science classes, students learn skills and applications that prepare them to enter the field as a software or hardware programmer, an application designer, or as an expert end-user.  There are two educational programs/AS Degrees available to students interested in the computer sciences:  (1) electrical engineering and computer science; and (2) information science and software engineering.  Call the department phone number (415) 485-9510 or email for more information.

The Career Education department offers a program of Electronic Technology.  Courses in this area provide a limited introduction to electronics and telecommunication technologies. They are designed to equip the student with basic terminology, concepts, and some measurement and diagnostic skills.  Career Relevant options include:  Automated Test Technician, Broadcast Technician, Communications Technician, Computer Network Technician, Computer Systems Technician, Consumer Electronics Technician, Data Communications Technician, Industrial Controls Technician, Medical Electronics Technician, Network Switch Installer/Configurer, PBX Installer/Configurer, Quality Control Technician, Robotics Technician, Satellite Systems Technician, Telecommunication Products Technical Representative, Telecommunications System Analyst, Telecommunications System Consultant, Telecommunications System Sales Representative, Telecommunications Traffic Analyst.  Call the department phone (415) 883-2211, Ext. 8200 or email for more information.