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Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology - Personal Computer Support AAS (Archived)

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER SUPPORT

Offered at all seven campuses

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.PC.SUPP.05

This associate degree program trains the student to troubleshoot software and hardware problems, implementing corrections where possible; to evaluate new software and hardware; to install hardware and software, including equipment assembly and diagnostics; and to assist in the development and presentation of training courses for users. The graduate will be qualified to provide support for personal computer users in a corporate 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)
ITSC 2435 Application Problem Solving 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
15

SEMESTER II

ITNW 1421 Introduction to Networking 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)
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics OR 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR (3)
MATH 1414 College Algebra (4)
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
18-19

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 1421 Intermediate PC Operating Systems (4)
+Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3
15

SEMESTER IV

ITSC 1413 Internet/Web Page Development 4
ITSC 2439 Personal Computer Help Desk 4
ITSC 1X8X Cooperative Education OR 3-4
Elective Any ITCC, ITMC, INEW, ITSC, ITSE, ITNW, ITSW, ITSY, BCIS, COSC, ARTC, IMED, ITMT, or CPMT course (3-4)
++Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3-4
14-16
Minimum Hours Required 62-65

+Elective must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science.

++Elective must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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