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Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology - Personal Computer Specialist Certificate (Archived)

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER SPECIALIST

Offered at all seven campuses

(Certificate)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are required to meet all TASP requirements.)

Degree Plan Code: C2.CIT.PC.SPEC.03

This certificate option is designed to provide in-depth training in suite package software, operating systems, hardware, networking, and internet/web page development. The graduate will be qualified for a variety of entry-level positions in a pc-oriented environment.

Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR (4)
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications (4)
ITNW 1421 Introduction to Networking 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
15

SEMESTER II

ITSC 2435 Application Problem Solving 4
ITSW 1401 Introduction to Word Processing OR 4
ITSW 2431 Advanced Word Processing (4)
ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets OR 4
ITSW 2434 Advanced Spreadsheets (4)
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
15

SEMESTER III

ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database OR 4
ITSW 2437 Advanced Database (4)
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware 4
ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR 4
ITSC 1413 Internet/Web Page Development (4)
Elective Any ITCC, ITMC, INEW, ITSC, ITSE, ITNW, ITSW, BCIS, or COSC course 3-4
15-16
Minimum Hours Required 45-46
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