Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Education at Las Positas College

Las Positas College is located on 147 acres in Livermore, in the midst of one of California's fastest-growing regions for business and scientific industry.  It enrolls approximately 8,800 day and evening students.  The College offers a two-year curriculum for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college or university, or personal enrichment.  Students who come to the College can choose any of 22 Occupational Associate Degrees, 16 Transfer Associate Degrees, and over 35 Certificate Programs.  Las Positas College offers three areas of study under the broad heading, Computing Studies:  Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking Technicianology, and Computer Science.

The Computer Information Systems program deals with applications of computer and information theory in business.  Because computers have become an integral part of most organizations, CIS majors are needed in every area of a business—finance, manufacturing, marketing, personnel, accounting, distribution and the computer department itself.   For more information, please call (925) 424-1194
 or email.

The Computer Networking Technology program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities including the networking field.  CNT classes prepare students for Cisco CCNA and CCNP certification tests, Microsoft MCSE and MCSA tests, and CompTIA Net+, Security+ and A+ tests.  Constantly evolving and modernizing classes include targeted skills training in Emerging Technologies like Wireless, VoIP, VPN, Computer Forensics, Incident Response, Network Security and OS Hardening.  Many of these subjects have become basic required knowledge even in other career fields.  Students in Business, the Sciences, Arts and Administration of Justice will all need skills in network technologies to excel in their fields.  Four Certificates of Completion provide quick paths to validate training in today’s important tech knowledge areas.  The program also includes a new AS degree in Internetworking Technology and Cisco Administration.  This degree incorporates the latest in Emerging Technologies and skills employers are seeking.  For more information, please call (925) 424-1195 or email.

The Computer Science degree prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions for continued study in computer science.  The program outlined fulfills typical lower-division requirements at four-year transfer institutions.  Some variation in requirements may exist at a particular four-year college or university; therefore, it is essential that the student also refer to the catalog of the prospective transfer institution and consult a counselor.  General Education courses should be selected carefully to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution.  Some transfer institutions require more general education units than are required by the AS degree.  For more information, please call (925) 424-1198 or email.

The Electronics Technology programs are designed to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the fields of electronics, computers, and related technologies.  Students may prepare for direct job entry as technicians in computer sales, installation and repair.  The Electronics Telecommunications Systems AS and Certificate programs prepare students for entry-level employment as technicians in the Electronics Communications (Telecommunications) fields.

Electronics/CIS

Las Positas College Technical Support (LaPTechS) is an innovative entrepreneurial venture offering technical support services to the campus community.  In a work-based learning model, students get hands-on training in a workplace environment.  Electronics and computer applications include troubleshooting, repair (hardware and software), configuration, help desk, customer service and job skills preparation.  LaPTechS creates opportunities to learn all aspects of business operations, technical support, and the development of interpersonal skills.