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Program: Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)
Help Desk/User Support Technician Certificate |
Information Technology Support Specialist I Marketable Skills Achievement Award
Information Technology Support Specialist II Marketable Skills Achievement Award | Personal Computer Specialist Certificate Personal Computer Support AAS | Personal Computer Technology and A+ Certification Personal Computer User Certificate | Technology Support Certificate 
These changes were made after this degree plan was originally published on June 9, 2014. Show me the current version. Show me the June 9, 2014, web published version.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- HELP DESK/USER SUPPORT TECHNICIANGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, North Lake, and Richland only
Degree Plan Code: This certificate is designed to provide lower level tech support skills needed to assist customers, clients, or members of a firm or organization. Graduates field telephone calls, and email messages from customers seeking guidance on technical problems. They diagnose the problem patiently and walk the customer through the problem-solving steps. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are needed. Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy. Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills
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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.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST IGainful Employment Information(Marketable Skills Achievement Award) El Centro only
Degree Plan Code: MSA.CIT.SUPP.I.08 This award is designed to provide training for those individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as application software professionals, with an emphasis in preparation for Microsoft Office certification examinations. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
SEMESTER ISelect any three of the following courses:
The Information Technology Support Specialist I Marketable Skills Achievement Award will help to prepare students at an introductory level for Microsoft Office certification exams. Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office certification exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivilent ITSW and ITSC courses.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SPECIALIST IIGainful Employment Information(Marketable Skills Achievement Award) El Centro only
Degree Plan Code: MSA.CIT.SUPP.II.08 This award is designed to provide training for those individuals continuing to develop their knowledge and skills as application software professionals using Microsoft Office, and continuing their preparation for Microsoft Office certification exams. Prerequisite: Students must be able to demonstrate mastery of Introductory level Microsoft Office as well as basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
SEMESTER ISelect any three of the following courses:
The Information Technology Support Specialist II Marketable Skills Achievement Award will help to prepare students at at a more advanced level for Microsoft Office certification exams. Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office certification exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivilent ITSW and ITSC courses.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER SPECIALISTGainful Employment Information(Level II Certificate) Offered by all colleges
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.
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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.
These changes were made after this degree plan was originally published on June 9, 2014. Show me the current version. Show me the June 9, 2014, web published version.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER SUPPORTGainful Employment Information(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree) Offered at all colleges.
Degree Plan Code: 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.
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+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.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND A+ CERTIFICATIONGainful Employment Information(Skills Achievement Award) Brookhaven only
Degree Plan Code: SA.CIT.PC/A+CERT.08 This sequence is for students interested in A+ Certification or in learning what goes on "under the cover" of a modern IBM-type personal computer. Completers will learn how a PC works and will also be able to write specifications for PCs, perform routine maintenance and be able to troubleshoot and repair simple problems. It also covers all topics in the industry standard CompTIA A+ certification for computer professionals, and will help prepare students for the A+ certification examination. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated personnel.
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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.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- PERSONAL COMPUTER USERGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Offered at all colleges
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.PC.USER.08 This certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and PC operating systems. The graduate will be qualified to use software applications at a level required for appropriate certification. Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.
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The Personal Computer User Certificate will help to prepare students for individual Microsoft Office certifications exams. Students who previously passed specific Microsoft Office certification exams will be eligible to receive credit for equivalent ITSW and ITSC courses. 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.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTGainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate) Offered at all colleges
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.TECHSUPPT.13 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.
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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. 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. |