Heald College San Jose

Heald's San Jose campus builds upon a legacy of teaching that began in 1907. Since its establishment, Heald San Jose has evolved into a leading career college that offers a range of programs in healthcare, business and technology. As the greater San Jose area thrives as strong market for new jobs, we continue educating students to become uniquely qualified for rewarding careers with top Bay Area employers.

It's a great place to go to school

• 56,000-square-foot facility, conveniently located in Milpitas
• Easy access to Highways 680, 880 and 237
• Accessible by public transportation (bus and VTA at Great Mall)
• Plentiful parking

Where you'll have everything you need to succeed

• Classrooms designed to maximize student comfort
• Round tables to encourage team building and communication
• 420 computers and 10 servers on campus
• Learning Resource Center featuring a library and a computer lab
• Free email and internet access on campus
• Medical and electronics labs with leading technology and equipment
• On-site food service in large student lounge
• Bookstore on campus
• Dress for Success policy on select days that promotes workplace professionalism

Where you'll make lifelong friends

• 800 students enrolled on average
• 32 faculty members on staff on average
• 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio on average
• One-on-one tutoring available 6 days/week

Associate's or Diploma in Electronics Technology

Is a career as an electronics technician right for me?

Electronics technicians are people who have a natural interest in how things work. They're good at taking things apart and putting them back together.

What's the job outlook?

Job opportunities abound in the electronics technology field, with positions available in everything from telephone systems operation to computer and office machine repair. There's a growing need for employees who specialize in home entertainment equipment and commercial and industrial electronic equipment, as well. Individuals with advanced training can go on to become specialists who work with other technicians to diagnose especially difficult problems or consult with engineering experts to design equipment and develop maintenance procedures.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's electronics technology program pursue rewarding careers, working with equipment including televisions, radars, industrial equipment controls, computers, telephone systems and medical diagnostic equipment. You'll perform job roles ranging from electronics technician and field service technician to manufacturing technician.

In this line of work, you might work with engineering experts or other technicians to develop laboratory tests, calibrate and operate instruments, make calculations or repair equipment.

Associate's in Network Security

Is a career in network security right for me?

Network security is the perfect program for people who want to have a mission critical role at their place of work. Individuals who specialize in this area are generally good at troubleshooting and multi-tasking.

What's the job outlook?

According to industry analysts, network security is one of the fastest growing fields in information technology, due to the increase in network vulnerability and security threats. Data theft and other unauthorized access to computer systems and websites can be enormously detrimental to a company's success. Executives from all types of companies are reporting that information technology specialists with security expertise are highly valued, because safeguarding systems is a mission critical role.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's network security program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including information security specialist, database security specialist, web application security specialist, LAN administrator, junior network administrator and technical support specialist. You'll also be well-prepared to pursue the following technical certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Microsoft® Certified Professional and Microsoft® Certified Desktop Support Technician.

As a network security specialist, you'll be considered an expert in encryption, authentication and client and server security. You'll likely be responsible for configuring firewalls, recovering and backing up critical business data, and using intrusion detection techniques to detect hacking activities. No matter which position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for great success in the network security field.

Program availability may vary by campus and by quarter.

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