COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
Offered at all colleges
- 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.TECHSUPPT.16
The Technology Support Certificate serves as an "entry-career ladder" which provides a foundation for all Computer Information Technology programs and awards or other programs in related fields.
SEMESTER I
ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
BCIS 1405 |
Business Computer Applications OR |
(4) |
COSC 1301 |
Introduction to Computing AND |
(3) |
+Elective |
Technical Elective |
(1) |
ITNW 1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR |
4 |
ITNW 1458 |
Network+ |
(4) |
ITSE 1429 |
Programming Logic and Design OR |
4 |
ITSC 1415 |
Project Management Software OR |
(4) |
IMED 1416 |
Web Design I |
(4) |
ITSC 1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware OR |
4 |
CPMT 1451 |
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software OR |
(4) |
ITSC 1405 |
Introduction to PC Operating Systems |
(4) |
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16 |
Minimum Hours Required |
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16 |
NOTE: Students can obtain the Technology Support Certificate as an "entry-career ladder" which provides a foundation for all Computer Information Technology programs and awards or other programs in related fields.
+Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:
ITCC 1191 |
Special Topics in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager |
1 |
ITSC 1191 |
Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General |
1 |
ITSE 1191 |
Special Topics in Computer Programming |
1 |
ITNW 1192 |
Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications |
1 |
ITSY 1191 |
Special Topics in Information Technology/Security |
1 |
ITSC 1171 |
Introduction to Computers |
1 |
IMED 1191 |
Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Design |
1 |
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.