School of Business, Technology, and Performing Arts

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Master the skills you need for a successful career in IT, Networking, or Cybersecurity.

 

SCC provides the hands-on learning you need to develop IT skills that are in high demand. All courses are taught by experienced industry professionals, so you’ll be well-prepared for today’s job market and to pursue additional certifications and degrees.

SCC has been a Cisco Networking Academy for over 20 years, and our students train on state-of-the-art equipment. We are also a Red Hat Academy and we provide Amazon Web Services Skills (AWS) training.  

Whether you are already working in IT or are just setting out on your career path, SCC will give you the foundation you need to thrive.  

Office Information

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  |  Tech 205B

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Program Information

SCC offers two areas of concentration: Cybersecurity, and Information Technology. You’ll dive deep into interesting and relevant topics like digital forensics, ethical hacking, and networking security. You’ll learn how to recognize system weaknesses and defend against them. You’ll develop a command of open-source operating systems, like Linux, and learn to build, maintain, and troubleshoot software, hardware, and enterprise networks.  

Cybersecurity Programs 

Students develop defensive and offensive skills to help them design, build, and protect computer networks. You’ll learn to configure firewalls and intrusion protection systems, conduct penetration testing, and analyze evidence of hacking. You may enroll in courses to prepare you for specific industry examinations, like the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), and the Computer Information Systems Security Professional exam (CISSP). 

Information Technology 

We’ll teach you the foundations of cloud computing and virtualization. You’ll become proficient in networking, routing, and switching, and acquire the security fundamentals to protect the networks you serve. You’ll develop the skills in Linux, Cisco, and Amazon Web Services that meet or exceed industry standards and be prepared for industry certification exam from Microsoft, the Computing Technology Industry Association, the Red Hat Academy, and others.  

The Cybersecurity and Information Technology programs both develop professional skills in networking, routing, and switching in our state-of-the-art lab by working on real equipment. You’ll also learn how to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise networks. You’ll be prepared for industry certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.  

Our programs help prepare you for these industry certifications: 

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)  
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)  
  • Microsoft: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800)
  • Microsoft: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate 

Contact Information

Kim Mercurio 
Dean 
636-922-8572 
kmercurio@stchas.edu 

Amy Scheers  
Assistant Dean 
636-922-8721 
ascheers@stchas.edu

Greg Miller
Academic Program Coordinator
636-922-8498
gmiller@stchas.edu 

Ronda Sackett 
Administrative Assistant 
636-922-8216 
rsackett@stchas.edu