Artificial intelligence. Specialized computing. Digital networking. With these — and so many other — technological advancements making waves across the globe, there’s no doubt that IT is driving the future of innovation. Want to help build that future? Start with a degree in information technology and networking from WCJC.
In the information technology and networking program, you’ll be able to choose your specialty track and pursue a career in one of these four areas:
Our information technology and networking program is for students who want to either pursue a career in IT after earning their Associate of Arts degree or transfer to a four-year institution. With a degree in networking, you’ll be well-prepared for a career in a number of roles, including
Dr. Saqer has over eight years of teaching experience and fourteen years of Information Technology industry experience. She earned a Ph.D. in Technology and Engineering - Computer Science from NCU in San Diego, California. She also has a M.S. in Software Engineering from University of Houston-Clear Lake and a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Houston-Downtown.
Office: Richmond Campus, 140L
Phone: 281-239-1567
Email: saqerm@wcjc.edu
Mr. Groves has more than 25 years of professional experience and 20 years of teaching experience. He has published numerous articles and lab work related to his background and teaching at WCJC. Holding a number of certifications in network and system administration, Mr. Groves specializes in and teaches these areas.
Office: Richmond Campus, 240
Phone: (281) 239-1554
Email: jbgroves@wcjc.edu
Mr. McDaniel has more than 18 years of professional experience, including broadband networking, mapping, configuration, testing, installing, and troubleshooting data circuits. He helped design and create large-scale, high-speed data circuits.
Office: Wharton Campus, Peace Building 106A
Phone: (979) 532-6479
Email: mcdanield@wcjc.edu
Ms. Maretka has more than 40 years of teaching experience. Her focus areas are security, Windows server and client operating systems, Linux server and client operating systems, virtualization, and computer applications.
Email: ameliam@wcjc.eduMr. Raza has more than twenty years of professional experience in the IT field, specializing in networking and data center technologies.
Email: razam@wcjc.eduArchived Administrative Master Syllabi
SCANS Matrix:
Network Cloud Specialist, Level I Certificate
Security Specialist, Level I Certificate
Network Support Technician, Level II Certificate
Network and Computer Systems Administrator, Associate of Applied Science
The WCJC Computer Science Advisory Board consists of educational experts and representatives from the area industries. The core goal of the board is to advance a helpful effort between community, education, and industry. It offers guidance to the curriculum and to adapt it to workforce needs. Members of the Advisory Board are as follows:
