COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER SUPPORT

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Offered at all colleges.

• 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.13 AAS.CIT.PC.SUPP.14

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.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavorial Science.

+++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options 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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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER USER

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.PC.USER.08

This certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, 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	Introduction to Computing	(4)
ITSW 1401	Introduction to 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	(4)
		8
Minimum Hours Required		20

The Personal Computer User Certificate will help to prepare students for individual Microsoft Office certifications exams.

Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office certification exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent ITSW and ITSC courses.

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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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.13

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.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1401	Introduction to Computers OR	4
BCIS 1405	Business Computer Applications OR	(4)
COSC 1401	Introduction to Computing	(4)
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	(4)
ITSC 1425	Personal Computer Hardware OR	4
CPMT 1451	IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software OR	(4)
IMED 1416	Web Design I	(4)
		16
Minimum Hours Required		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.

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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