Combined Colleges: 2014-2015 Catalog - Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)

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Program: Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)
Degree Plan: Personal Computer Specialist Certificate

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(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.13

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 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)
ITNW 1425	Fundamentals of Networking Technologies	4
ITSW 1401	Introduction to Word Processing OR	4
ITSC 2421	Integrated Software Applications II OR	(4)
POFI 2440	Advanced Word Processing	(4)
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
		15

SEMESTER II

ITSE 1429	Programming Logic and Design OR	4
ITSC 1415	Project Management Software	(4)
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 OR	4
ITSW 2434	Advanced Spreadsheets	(4)
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
		15-19

SEMESTER III

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	(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		45-50

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.