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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER USER

Offered at all seven campuses

(Certificate)

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.CIT.PC.USER.06

This certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and PC operating systems. The graduate will be qualified to use software applications at a level required for appropriate certification.

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)
ITSW 1401 Introduction to Word Processing OR 4
ITSW 2431 Advanced Word Processing OR (4)
ITSC 2421 Integrated Software Applications II OR (4)
POFI 2440 Advanced Word Processing (4)
ITSW 1404 Introduction to Spreadsheets OR 4
ITSW 2434 Advanced Spreadsheets (4)
12

SEMESTER II

ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database OR 4
ITSW 2437 Advanced Database (4)
ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR 4
ITSC 1409 Integrated Software Applications I OR (4)
ITSC 2431 Integrated Software Applications III OR (4)
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems (4)
8
Minimum Hours Required 20

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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