Heald College San Francisco

Founded in 1863, Heald's San Francisco campus is our original home. There's nothing like attending college surrounded by the dynamic energy of this thriving city. Heald College San Francisco is a leading career college that offers a range of programs in healthcare, business and technology. As the greater San Francisco Bay Area rebounds as a 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

• 60,000-square-foot facility, conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco's financial district
• Easy access to freeways
• Accessible by public transportation (BART and Transbay Bus Terminal)
• Close proximity to hundreds of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 employers

Where you'll have everything you need to succeed

• Classrooms designed to maximize student comfort
• Round tables to encourage team building and communication
• 1.2 computers per student on campus
• Learning Resource Center featuring a library and a computer lab
• Free email and internet access on campus
• Bookstore on campus
• Dress for Success policy on select days that promotes workplace professionalism

Where you'll make lifelong friends

• Students who have a true sense of camaraderie
• Faculty and staff who are dedicated to your success
• One-on-one tutoring
• Peer mentoring
• Academic advising

Associate's or Diploma in Business Administration - Software Technologies

Is a career in software technologies right for me?

Software technologies is the perfect program for people who want to master both office and computer skills. Individuals who specialize in this area are generally good at multi-tasking and working with computers.

What's the job outlook?

Computers create countless efficiencies in today's marketplace, making them the essential ingredient to business success. The demand for computer support specialists is steadily increasing as their employers rely on them to provide technical assistance to their colleagues. In fact, computer specialists are projected to be among the fastest-growing occupations through 2010.* Employers in today's job market are seeking job candidates who have up-to-date computer skills and the ability to keep pace with evolving technologies.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's software technologies program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including software specialist, computer support specialist, technology coordinator, help desk specialist, customer service representative and administrative assistant.

As a specialist in this field, you will perform a variety of administrative and computer support tasks. Your duties might include creating presentation materials for your team members or troubleshooting problems with computer hardware and software. No matter what position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for great success in the workplace.

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Associate's in Network Security

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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.