2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)
Degree Plan: Technology Support Certificate
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
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.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 | (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) |
| Semester Total | 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.
+Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.