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Computer Systems Technology

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Overview

This program prepares students to maintain, support, and upgrade computers and mobile devices. Students learn how the components of a computer interact with the operating system software so they can apply that knowledge when troubleshooting a faulty computer system. Students will perform repairs and upgrades to hardware, software, and other IT-related devices; learn more about electronics and how circuits make IT equipment function; and maintain and troubleshoot computers so they operate effectively and remain virus free.

Possible Certifications

  • IT Fundamentals

  • A+

  • OSHA Certification

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Computer User Support Specialists

    • Computer Operators

    • Data Entry Keyers

    • Computer Repair Technicians

    • Automated Teller Repair Technicians

    • Office Machine Repair Technicians

    • Electronics Assemblers

    • Telecommunications Equipment Installers

    • Telecommunications Repair Technicians

    • Office Clerks, General

    • Technical Support Roles

    • Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

    • IT Help Desk Intake Roles

  • Technical Careers

    • Computer Network Support Specialists

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    • Web Developers

    • Computer Programmers

    • Entry-Level Database and Network Administrators and Architects

    • Computer Systems Junior Analysts

    • Broadcast Technicians

    • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    • Network and Computer Systems Administrators

  • Professional Careers

    • Software Developers

    • Information Security Analysts

    • Computer Systems Analysts

    • Computer and Information Systems Managers

    • Database Architects

    • Network Architects

    • Computer Hardware Engineers

    • Computer Programmers

    • Data Scientists

    • Computer and Information Research Scientists

What to Expect

Students interested in this program will take courses in Computer Programming & Interactive Media, Computer Systems Technology, and Network Systems & Cyber Security for the first two school years. After sophomore year, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the three programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to one of the other two programs included in the rotation.

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. 


The specific uniform requirements for Computer Systems Technology can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.


Required Items


Optional Items


*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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