Program: Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)
Degree Plan: Personal Computer Specialist Certificate
Gainful Employment Information
(Level II Certificate)
Offered by 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: C2.CIT.PC.SPEC.16
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 1301 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.
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 |
4 |
| ITSW 1401 |
Introduction to Word Processing |
4 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER II
| ITSC 1405 |
Introduction to PC Operating Systems AND |
4 |
| ITSC 1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware OR |
4 |
| CPMT 1451 |
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software |
(4) |
| ITSW 1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
4 |
| +Elective |
SPCH Elective |
3 |
|
|
11-15 |
SEMESTER III
| ITSW 1407 |
Introduction to 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
CPMT,
GAME,
IMED,
INEW,
ITCC,
ITMT,
ITNW,
ITSC,
ITSE,
ITSW, or
ITSY course
|
3-4 |
|
|
15-16 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
41-46 |
+SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:
++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.
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