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Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards) - Personal Computer Technician Certificate (Archived)

COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

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.TECH.08

This one semester certificate option is designed to provide training for those who want to concentrate on troubleshooting and solving elementary operating system, hardware, and networking problems. The graduate will be qualified to perform entry-level troubleshooting on personal computers. Preparatory training for A+ and/or Network+ and certification exam is provided.

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 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 4
ITSC 1425 Personal Computer Hardware AND 4
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems OR 4
CPMT 1405 IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software AND (4)
Elective Any ARTC, ARTV, BCIS, COSC, CPMT, EECT, GAME, IMED, INEW, ITCC, ITSE, ITNW, ITMC, ITMT, ITSC, ITSY, ITSW course 3-4
15-16
Minimum Hours Required 15-16
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