Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is partnering with Carbon County Area Vocational Technical School (CCAVTS), Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI), Schuylkill Technology Centers (STC), and College Misericordia to develop an Information Technology 2+2+2 Educational Program. This program will allow for the seamless transition of students from the secondary level through the associate degree level to the baccalaureate degree level. Temple University, East Stroudsburg University, and DeSales University has also expressed support for this program and has committed to reviewing the possibility of articulations with LCCC and its partners in information technology.
Information technology is the occupational area that will be the focus of the curriculum in this project. The secondary, two-year postsecondary, and four-year postsecondary curricula are derived from a number of LCCC’s current Computer Specialist A.A.S. degree programs and its Computer Specialist — Information Systems Certificate. This degree and certificate allows the student a number of career directions and the ability to pursue an education in the information technology field following completion of each level of education. The community college, career and technical schools, and four-year colleges collaborate during the curriculum development process to ensure the transferability of credits through the “pipeline” up to the baccalaureate level, resulting in articulation agreements that will provide students with at least 15 credits of advanced standing at the next educational level without the need for testing.
In addition to earning 15 college credits that will transfer to the postsecondary level and receiving advanced standing at the next level through articulated courses, secondary students will have the opportunity to participate in LCCC’s Middle College program. Students may enroll in college courses at the main campus or at one of LCCC’s sites in Carbon and Schuylkill counties and receive both high school and college credit.
Two-Year Post Secondary
Four-Year Post Secondary Partners
Temple University
1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-7000
East Stroudsburg University
200 Prospect Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
570-422-3211
Course Articulations with Signed Agreements
Secondary — Two-Year Postsecondary Articulation Agreements
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STC Programs
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LCCC Associate Degree Programs
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Courses
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Credits
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Computer Programming and/or Computer Networking
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Computer Science
Computer Specialist — Forensics
Computer Specialist — Information Systems
Computer Specialist — Networking Cisco
Computer Specialist — Network Server
Computer Specialist — Programming
Computer Specialist — Web Developer
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CIS 105 — Introduction to Computers and Applications
NET — Network Plus
NET — A+ Hardware
NET — A+ Operating Systems
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3.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
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Marketing and Distribution Education
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Business
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BUS 120 — Introduction to Business Organization
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3.0
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CCAVTS Programs
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LCCC Associate Degree Programs
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Courses
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Credits
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Integrated Information Systems Technology (IIST)
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Computer Science
Computer Specialist — Forensics
Computer Specialist — Information Systems
Computer Specialist — Networking Cisco
Computer Specialist — Network Server
Computer Specialist — Programming
Computer Specialist — Web Developer
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CIS 105 — Introduction to Computers and Applications
NET — Network Plus
NET — A+ Hardware
NET — A+ Operating Systems
NET – 143 Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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3.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.5
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LCTI Programs
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LCCC Associate Degree Programs
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Courses
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Credits
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Computer Maintenance Technology
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Computer Specialist — Networking Cisco Internetworking Programs
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BUS 120 — Introduction to Business Organization
NET 160 — Cisco Internetworking I
NET 165 — Cisco Internetworking II
NET 170 — Cisco Internetworking III
NET 175 — Cisco Internetworking IV
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3.0
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
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Administration Office Technology
Computer Maintenance Technology
Web Design / Web Programming
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Computer Science
Computer Specialist — Forensics
Computer Specialist — Information Systems
Computer Specialist — Networking Cisco
Computer Specialist — Network Server
Computer Specialist — Programming
Computer Specialist — Web Developer
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CIS 105 — Introduction to Computers and Applications
NET — Network Plus
NET — A+ Hardware
NET — A+ Operating Systems
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3.5
3.0
3.0
3.0
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Two-Year — Four-Year Postsecondary Agreements
Negotiations are underway with College Misericordia, East Stroudsburg University and DeSales University to develop articulation agreements that will articulate with LCCC’s Information Technology programs and our secondary partners. These agreements will be in place by the end of 2005.
Summer Camps
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IT Summer Camps
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Dates
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Enrollment
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Information Technology Camp
YOU 747-C50
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June 20-24, 2005
CCAVTS
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16
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Information Technology Camp
YOU 747-C51
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June 27-July 1, 2005
CCAVTS
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16
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Information Technology Camp
YOU 747-T51
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June 27-July1,2005
STC
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10
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Pre-Engineering Summer Camp
YOU 726A-C10
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July 25-28, 2005
Carbon Center
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6
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SCI-TECH
YOU 742-T50
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June 20-24, 2005
Morgan Center
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21
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Information Technology Camp
YOU 747-L50
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June 20-24, 2005
LCTI
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269
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Information Technology Camp
YOU 747-L51
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June 27-July 1, 2005
LCTI
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215
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Information Technology Summer Camp - for students entering the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades
Students will learn the importance of teamwork, communication, and critical thinking while having fun learning about computers. Students will learn various computer processes; databases, spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, and web design through interactive “hands-on” activities. Information Technology is a multi‑faceted, highly marketable field, rich with employment opportunities. In this unpredictable economic marketplace, it is never too early to carve out a future path. This camp will give students a preliminary roadmap to travel into the future.
Pre-Engineering Summer Camp - for students entering the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades
Lehigh Carbon Community College is delighted to offer this fully funded camp experience that addresses the complex and timely question....What does an engineer do? The exploration of various engineering disciplines is only the beginning of this hands‑on experience. Engineering is a predominantly "problem‑solving" profession, students will be presented with various problems that they will learn to solve using the scientific method. Well aware that this is a summer experience, our instructor is committed to providing a stimulating and enjoyable atmosphere that is a departure from the traditional classroom.
Environmental Summer Camp - for students entering the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
Students will become familiar with environmental issues relating to the Nesquehoning Creek Watershed by collecting samples and analyzing data using standard analytical kits. Working in teams students will compile data and overview various pollutants, their sources and potential health effects. Field work and sampling for chemical/physical analysis is emphasized. Students learn the requirements of planning, sampling, and data reporting.
Summer Camp Photos
Information Technology Summer Camp 2004
In addition to ten Information Technology summer camps for over 400 students, the grant provided funding for two additional camps in 2005.
SCI-TECH Summer Camp 2005
Pre-Engineering Summer Camp 2005
Nanofabrication
As part of the Information Technology grant, students learned about careers in Nanotechnology. In April of 2005, 15 students from STC and CCAVTS traveled to LCTI for a hands-on experience in nanotechnology. Students, under the direction of LCTI instructor Mr. Ed Mulligan, learned the basics by fabrication a silicon wafer in LCTI’s cleanroom.
NanoDay at LCTI
NanoDay at LCTI
In May of 2005, over 30 high school students went on field trips to PSU Nanofabrication facility.
Nanofabrication Field Trip
Nanofabrication Field Trip
Student Enrollment
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CCAVTS
Information Technology Programs
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Jan ‘04 – Jun ‘04
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Sep ‘04 – Jun ‘05
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10th
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11th
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12th
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Total
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10th
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11th
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12th
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Total
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Graphic Design
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13
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12
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10
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35
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16
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15
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11
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42
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Integrated Information Systems Technology
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12
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6
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11
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29
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6
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10
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4
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20
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Marketing
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4
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12
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4
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20
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10
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6
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12
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28
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STC
Information Technology Programs
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Jan ‘04 – Jun ‘04(1)
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Sep ‘04 – Jun ‘05(2)
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10th
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11th
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12th
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Total
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10th
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11th
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12th
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Total
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Computer Networking
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2
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7
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6
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15
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8
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8
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6 |
