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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER SPECIALIST
Offered at all seven campuses
(Certificate)
- 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: C2.CIT.PC.SPEC.08
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.
SEMESTER I
| ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| BCIS 1405 |
Business Computer Applications OR |
(4) |
| COSC 1401 |
Microcomputer Concepts and Applications |
(4) |
| ITNW 1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies |
4 |
| ITSW 1401 |
Introduction to Word Processing OR |
4 |
| ITSC 2421 |
Integrated Software Applications II OR |
(4) |
| POFI 2440 |
Advanced Word Processing |
(4) |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
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15 |
SEMESTER II
| ITSC 2435 |
Application Software Problem Solving OR |
4 |
| ITSC 1415 |
Project Management Software |
(4) |
| ITSC 1405 |
Introduction to PC Operating Systems AND |
4 |
| ITSC 1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware OR |
4 |
| CPMT 1405 |
IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software |
(4) |
| ITSW 1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets OR |
4 |
| ITSW 2434 |
Advanced Spreadsheets |
(4) |
| SPCH 1311 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR |
3 |
| SPCH 1315 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
(3) |
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15-19 |
SEMESTER III
| 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 |
(4) |
| ITSC 2439 |
Personal Computer Help Desk Support |
4 |
| Elective |
Any ARTC,
ARTV,
BCIS,
COSC,
CPMT,
EECT,
GAME,
IMED,
INEW,
ITCC,
ITSE,
ITNW,
ITMC,
ITMT,
ITSC,
ITSY,
ITSW course
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3-4 |
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15-16 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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45-50 |
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