Information Technology Degree

The information technology degree program at East Los Angeles College teaches students the design of technological systems such as computing systems for the solution of business and research data and communications support needs. Students who graduate from the information technology degree program may pursue careers in IT technology, including IT network administrator, engineer, program manager, and more. Courses include principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, and more. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer information technology degrees.

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East Los Angeles College

Also known as The Dominican School

2301 Vine Street, Berkeley, CA

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) serves 14 communities in the suburban area around Monterey Park and has a diverse student body.  ELAC offers occupational training and certificate programs as well as Associate's Degrees and transfer courses for students transferring to four-year universities.  Transfer students may continue their studies at California State University-Los Angeles or University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), among others.

ELAC also offers online or "hybrid" courses that allow students to earn online Associate's Degrees in General Studies with an emphasis in either Arts & Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences.

ELAC excels at preparing its students for professional careers such as criminal justice, medical coding, nursing and respiratory therapy, and more.  The college provides tutoring study groups, clubs and community projects that help students prepare for their careers and build their resumes.

The East Los Angeles College Vision:

"East Los Angeles College endeavors to be an exemplary model for student academic, technological and artistic achievement. Through our evolving physical and technological infrastructures, designed to facilitate teaching, learning and cultural expression, we will become the first choice in higher education and the cultural center of our diverse community."

Academics

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) offers Fall and Spring semesters, as well as a four-week Winter Session.

ELAC has a program called "The Adelante First Year Experience" to help students succeed in the first year of their study program to transfer to a four-year university. The First Year Experience includes integrated resources such as student services, linked courses, positive learning environments, and excellent faculty.

ELAC's other transfer student resources and programs include:

• CSUDH Pathways
• Faculty Transfer Advisors
• Honors
• MESA
• Puente
• Transfer Academy
• UCLA - CCCP
• UC Berkeley TAP

ELAC offers programs for Associates Degrees that generally take two years to complete, shorter-term certificate programs and Skills Certificates for specific occupations that take 11 units or less to complete.

ELAC also offers a program called CalWORKS: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, which provides training and support services to students receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).  Students enrolled in CalWORKS will have access to information, vocational training, liaison with Department of Public Social Services, child care assistance and referrals, work study assignments, career development (job skills, resumes, interview skills, job opportunities), learning assistance and tutoring.

Academic Departments

East Los Angeles College doesn't have separate schools, but has 28 different academic departments.

• Administration of Justice
• Anthro/Geo/Geology
• Architecture
• Art
• Auto Technology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Chicano Studies
• Child, Family and Education Studies
• Computer Applications and Office Technologies
• Counseling
• Electronics
• Engineering
• English
• Foreign Language
• Journalism
• Library Science
• Life Science
• Mathematics
• Music
• Nursing
• Photography
• Men's Physical Education
• Women's Physical Education
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Speech and Theatre Arts

Student Life

The East Los Angeles College campus has many student services and amenities including a student activities center with a computer center, an instructional center, bookstore, cafeteria, library, auditorium, sports stadium, and an indoor swim stadium.

Social and cultural programs, as well as student clubs, are available through the Associated Students' Organization.

Traditions

The motto of East Los Angeles College is "Start Here and Go Anywhere."  ELAC has traditionally been the college of choice for its diverse community in the East Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley areas.

Athletics

There are 14 competitive intercollegiate sports offered at ELAC, which competes in the South Coast Conference, Southern California Football Association and Southern California Wrestling Alliance. There is also a marching band and pep squad at ELAC that participate in athletic events.

ELAC Huskies Sport teams include:

• Men's Baseball
• Men's Basketball
• Cross Country
• Men's Football
• Men's Soccer
• Track & Field
• Men's Wrestling
• Women's Badminton
• Women's Basketball
• Women's Softball
• Women's Volleyball

The Athletic amenities at ELAC include a 22,000-seat stadium that has field turf for football, a track surface, jumbo screen scoreboard, an indoor swim stadium, two gyms and a softball facility.

Community Life

East Los Angeles College is located 10 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the suburban community of Monterey Park.  There are a variety of recreational activities near campus due to its proximity to the desert, mountains, beaches and many amusement parks and tourist attractions of Southern California.

Students Enrolled in the Information Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Los Angeles College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Computer Systems Analysts

Description

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Computer Network Architects

Description

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).