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2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)
Degree Plan: Personal Computer Support AAS

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(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.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.

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 Managment 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)
+Elective	MATH Elective	3
		15-19

SEMESTER III

ITSW 1407	Introduction to Database OR	4
ITSW 2437	Advanced Database	(4)
IMED 1416	Web Design I	4
Elective	Any CPMT, GAME, IMED, INEW, ITCC, ITMT, ITNW, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, or ITSY course	3-4
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
++Elective	Social/Behavioral Science	3
		17-18

SEMESTER IV

ITSW 1410	Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR	4
ITSC 1409	Integrated Software Applications I	(4)
ITSC 2439	Personal Computer Help Desk Support	4
ITSC 1X8X	Cooperative Education OR	3-4
Elective	Any CPMT, GAME, IMED, INEW, ITCC, ITMT, ITNW, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, or ITSY course	(3-4)
+++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		14-15
Minimum Hours Required		61-67

+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.