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Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
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Want a challenging, secure career? Information Technology is the lifeblood of almost every company. Cloud, cybersecurity, digital forensics…all of these fields are understaffed and looking for sharp, focused, skilled technicians and CIM can get you started!
CIM at IVC has three major areas of study; Business Applications, Networking, and Web Authoring.
Business Applications teaches you the tools you need to be competitive and productive in almost any field. Knowing Excel and other office software can set you apart make a valuable asset to any company.
Networking and cybersecurity are the lifeblood of any company. Creating, maintaining, and defending a network are a challenge and keeps this field dynamic and highly in demand.
Web authoring gives you the tools to design and create great looking, dynamic websites. Either as a freelance webmaster or as the steward of a company’s public image online, you will learn the foundations of the web.
Most of our local certificates (CoPs) can be finished in one academic year (2 semesters). Our Certificates of Achievement and A.S. degrees are as streamlined as possible to get you working as soon as possible.
We have many students who are enrolled in a 4-year university and are attending our classes to get skills they need to either be a more effective student or to prepare them for the workplace. We teach skills that both students and working professionals need.
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Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | Major | 1 |
CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | Major | 1 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | Major | 3 |
MGT 103 | Business English | Major | 3 |
CIM 116 | Word Processing | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | Major | 1.5 |
CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | Major | 1.5 |
MGT 104 | Business Communication | Major | 3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 115 | Databases | Major | 3 |
ARTS/HUM | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
WR 1* | College Writing 1 | 4 |
CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | 1 |
CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | 1 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
MGT 103 | Business English | 3 |
CIM 116 | Word Processing II | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
MGT 104* | Business Communication | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 115 | Databases | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 4 |
CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | 1 |
CIM 201C | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word III | 1 |
CIM 103 | Introduction to Windows | 1.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
CIM 209 | Introduction to Outlook | 0.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 116 | Word Processing I | 3 |
MGT 104 | Business Communication | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
MGT 125 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 181 | Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1 & Networks+) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 182 | Intermediate Networking (CCNA 2) | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 283 | Advanced Network (CCNA 3) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
CIM 103 | Introduction to Windows | Major | 1.5 |
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | Major | 1.5 |
CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | Major | 1.5 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 115 | Databases | Major | 3 |
CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 0.5-3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 117 | Social Media Marketing | Major | 3 |
CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | Major | 3 |
CIM 116.2 | Word Processing II | Major | 1.5 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 103 | Introduction to Windows | 1.5 |
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 115 | Databases | 3 |
CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | 0.5-3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 117 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | 3 |
CIM 116.2 | Word Processing II | 1.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 110 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 4 |
CIM 160 | Computer Network Fundamentals (Network+) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 161 | Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
Math | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
CIM 110 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | Major | 4 |
CIM 181 | Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1 & Network+) | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Analytical Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 | |
CIM 161 | Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+) | Major | 3 |
Arts/HUM | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 170 | Introduction to Information Systems Security (Security+) | Major | 3 |
CIM 182 | CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials | Major | 3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 283 | Advance Networks (CCNA 3) | Major | 3 |
CIM 284 | Cisco Cyberops | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 110 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 4 |
CIM 160 | Computer Network Fundamentals (Network+) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 161 | Systems and Network Administrator (Linux+) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 181 | CCNA - Introduction to Networks | 3 |
CIM 182 | CCNA 2 - Routing and Switching Essentials | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 283 | CCNA 3 - Scaling Networks | 3 |
CIM 284 | CCNA 4 - Connecting Networks | 3 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
AESL 555 | English for Professional Communication | 0 | |
CIM 510 | Introduction to Computers and Keyboard | 0 |
Course | Title | CSU GE AREA/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM 520 | Google Workspace | 0 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 201A | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word I | 1 |
CIM 201B | Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding and Word II | 1 |
CIM 116 | Word Processing | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
MGT 103 | Business English | 3 |
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 112.1 | Spreadsheets I | 1.5 |
CIM 112.2 | Spreadsheets II | 1.5 |
CIM 107 | Introduction to Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 112.3 | Spreadsheets III - Certification | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | IC | 3-5 |
CIM 141 | Creating a Web Page Using HTML | Major | 3 |
CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | Major | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 2-3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
CIM 143 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | Major | 3 |
CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
ARTS/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
CIM Major | CIM Major Course from List A | Major | 3 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 141 | Creating a Web Page Using HTML | 3 |
CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 143 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | 3 |
CIM Major Course | CIM Major Course from List A | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM Major Course | CIM Major Course from List A | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM Major Course | CIM Major Course from List A | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 141 | Creating a Web Page Using HTML | 3 |
CIM 144 | Web Development - WordPress | 3 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CIM 143 | Web Development - Dreamweaver | 3 |
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
Median Salary
$169,201
Job Growth
+6%
Education
New workers start around $101,268. Normal pay is $169,201 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $361,264.
Median Salary
$169,201
Job Growth
+6%
Median Salary
$76,664
Job Growth
+7%
Education
New workers start around $36,807. Normal pay is $76,664 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $146,779.
Median Salary
$76,664
Job Growth
+7%
Median Salary
$107,278
Job Growth
+2%
Education
New workers start around $62,038. Normal pay is $107,278 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $173,103.
Median Salary
$107,278
Job Growth
+2%
Median Salary
$107,278
Job Growth
+2%
Education
New workers start around $62,038. Normal pay is $107,278 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $173,103.
Median Salary
$107,278
Job Growth
+2%
Median Salary
$114,712
Job Growth
+23%
Education
New workers start around $69,285. Normal pay is $114,712 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $165,880.
Median Salary
$114,712
Job Growth
+23%
Median Salary
$137,509
Job Growth
+17%
Education
New workers start around $77,314. Normal pay is $137,509 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $208,248.
Median Salary
$137,509
Job Growth
+17%
Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Computer Information Management while still working toward your academic goals.
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Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
With Fast Track Career Paths, at IVC, we give you the tools to quickly enter the workforce and start making money.
Looking to transfer to a four-year university? With the #1 Transfer Rate in California, IVC is the best place to start!