Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Education at Mission College

Mission College is a public community college located within the City of Santa Clara in the heart of Silicon Valley.  Offering more than 70 academic, vocational, basic skills, and enrichment programs, Mission is a great place to earn an Associate's degree, certificate of proficiency or to prepare for transfer to a four year university.  With its highly diverse and active student population, the environment at Mission College makes it easy to meet new friends every day.  Our faculty is among the most qualified in the state and our students regularly praise our college for its small, intimate campus and its supportive and friendly atmosphere.  More than 150 full-time and more than 250 part-time faculty serve more than 8,000 students annually at Mission College.

Mission’s Computer Network Electronics Technology - CNET program in the Department of Technology Studies has two AS Degree courses of study.

Computer Electronics Technology (CET) adds RF theory, A+ certification, programming, and many other related topics to the study of microprocessors.

Computer Network Technology (CNT) provides an-depth study of networking, including routers, router management, wireless technology, network security and many other related topics, all supported by hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art networking laboratory.  For more information, please call (408) 855-5356 or email.

The Design Drafting program in the Department of Technology Studies is divided into two areas of specialization:

Electronic

That means Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Your job is to take input from the electronic engineer and use the skills you will learn in this option to create the CAD documentation that will actually build these circuits.

Mechanical

Today’s mechanical designer takes input from Aeronautical engineers, materials specialists, and many others, and uses a powerful CAD system to create the detail plans that make the parts and assemble the pieces of the final design.

For more information, please call (408) 855-5356 or email.

The Computer Information System (CIS) program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to gain entry level employment as computer programmers, and/or software/system administration technicians.  The program offers students the choice of pursuing an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Science, or certificate(s) with general and C/C++/Unix programming and emphasis.

The Computer Information Systems department also offers a transfer program.  The courses offered in the transfer program will transfer to California State University/ University of California systems, and other four year colleges.  In addition, the program provides courses to update skills in areas such as programming in C/C++/Unix Systems Administration and networking.   For more information, please call (408) 855-5357 or email.

The Computer Applications program at Mission College provides you with skills that you can use in any job and with any major.  These skills will make you more employable by making you more productive. Whether you are planning to transfer to another college or get a job, computer skills are necessary in today's world.  The Computer Applications program at Mission College has two areas of emphasis. The Office Administration area is designed to provide skills necessary for success in an office setting, from clerk to supervisor/manager.  The Office Information System area is focused on computer application skills necessary to effectively use the computer to increase productivity (without working harder) in an office environment.  For more information, please call (408) 855-5341 or email.

The Computer Information Technology department offers students the Cisco Certified Network Administration (CCNA) Certificate.  The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer networks. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical network designs, develop systems administration models, configure and manage security, monitor, install, and optimize Router and IOS Software.  For more information, please call (408) 855-5250 or email.

This award winning Graphic Design and Multimedia department is designed to provide the training for entry level design positions in corporate design and marketing communication departments or advertising agencies, and design offices specializing in corporate identity work, Web design, multimedia design, packaging or tradeshow exhibit design.   Course work combines traditional art and computer generated design techniques with a strong emphasis on creative, visual problem solving skills.  The program includes portfolio and professional career preparation courses that deal with specific business issues relevant for designers, illustrators and fine artists alike.  The department also offers courses in web page design and animation.   For more information, please call (408) 855-5289, email.