(Associate of Applied Science 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.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 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 |
4 |
| ITSC 1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
4 |
| ITSY 1400 |
Fundamentals of Information Security |
4 |
| +Elective |
MATH Elective |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER III
| ITSW 1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
4 |
| IMED 1416 |
Web Design I |
4 |
| +++++Elective |
Technical Elective |
1 |
| ++Elective |
SPCH Elective |
3 |
| +++Elective |
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
|
|
15 |
SEMESTER IV
+MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:
+++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.
+++++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.
