CIS Offers Four Options

Lake Area Technical Institute offers training for exciting careers in computer Programming, Networking, Cisco/Networking, Graphic and Web Design. All of these programs are 20 months in length. The first semester for each of the four options is the same, so students can wait to decide in what area they want to specialize.

If you Enjoy . . .

If you enjoy working with detail, thinking logically, and troubleshooting problems, you should consider one of the four computer areas. All training is conducted on the newest personal and mid-sized computers.

Employment Opportunities

The job market continues to grow with the increasing use of personal computers in the business environment. As advances in technology continue, the need for trained technicians and programmers increases. A career in the computer field pays well and offers good advancement possibilities with corresponding rewards.

Recommended Background Courses

Although not required, the following courses would be beneficial to this course of study prior to attending Lake Area Technical Institute: Math, Accounting, Communications, General Business, English and Computer Concepts.

Staff

The Computer Information Systems Staff comes with an enormous amount of experience in a variety of computer fields. Most instructors have 20+ years of experience in the field of education and/or computers.

Earn your Degree

Associate of Applied Science
(A.A.S.) Degree
Twenty Months
Credits Required...
Graphic & Web Design - 76.5
Programming Specialist - 76.5
Network Specialist - 76.5
Network Specialist/ Cisco - 78.5

Earn your B.A. Degree in Information Technology.
Check out the Articulation B.A. Degree

Exemplary Program

Lake Area Technical Institute's Computer Information Systems Program has been honored by the South Dakota Division of Workforce and Career Preparation. The program was presented the 2001 State Director's Exemplary Program Award at the annual meeting of the South Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education. The award is given annually to an outstanding program in the business area.