2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)
Convergence Technology Intern Certificate | Convergence Technology Technician Certificate
Information Security Certificate | IT Security Skills Achievement Award
LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award | Mobile Applications Developer Certificate
Multi-Platform Applications Developer Certificate | Network Administrator and Support A.A.S.
Networking Associate Certificate | Networking Professional Certificate
Networking Support Certificate | SQL Server Certificate
UNIX Administrator/Cloud Computing Certificate | LINUX System Administrator Certificate
(Skills Achievement Award)
- 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: SA.CIT.CISCO.ASST.16
This sequence is for students who wish to develop skills in managing traffic and networking devices in local area networks (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) services, wireless communication, and management. Upon completion, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification as a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences and basic understanding of local area networks design and protocols and basic router configuration obtained in Cisco 1 or Cisco 2 or equivalent experiences approved by designated information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 2413 | CCNA 4: Connecting Networks | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Skills Achievement Award)
- 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: SA.CIT.CISCO.INTN.16
This sequence is for students who wish to learn about design and installation of local area networks, and basic router configuration. Upon completion, the student will have acquired the skills needed for employment in the networking industry as an intern.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(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.CONV.INTN.16
This one-year certificate option is designed to provide training for any student wishing to enter the convergence technology field as an intern. Skills and knowledge of basic networking concepts, hardware, operating systems, and security are developed.
A graduate will be qualified to enter the small, medium and enterprise information technology work environment as an intern.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computer terminology, problem solving, and logic structures used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1405 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 4 |
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EECT 1407 | Convergence Technologies | 4 |
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1435 | Information Storage and Management | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 2 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C2.CIT.CONVTECH.16
This certificate builds on basic skills obtained in the Convergence Technology Intern certificate including basic switching and routing concepts, hardware and operating systems, virtualization, storage and security. More advanced networking concepts are developed with client and server operating systems and security.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of computer terminology, problem solving, and logic structures used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1405 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 4 |
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1435 | Information Storage and Management | (4) |
| EECT 1407 | Converegence Technologies | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1408 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems OR | 4 |
| ITMT 1458 | Windows Client Operating System | (4) |
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| +Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 38 | |
|---|---|---|
+SPCH Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
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.
(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.INFOSECU.16
This certificate provides hands-on, in-depth training to meet industry demands and concerns in protecting critical information infrastructures against cyber threats. The graduate will be qualified for entry-level positions in a network environment dealing with security challenges.
Prerequisites: Extensive knowledge of the computer field is required including basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, as well as strong networking concepts obtained in Cisco and/or Microsoft networking courses or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel. It is further recommended that you have one or more of the following: Certificate and/or AAS in networking, BS or BA in Computer Science, or Cisco CCNA, Novell CNE, Microsoft MCSA and/or MCSE, A+ and Network+, SCSA, UNIX/Linux certification, or other vendor specific certifications. It is recommended that you discuss your computer knowledge with one of the instructors teaching the courses to insure you have the required foundation to succeed.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security OR | 4 |
| ITCC 2441 | CCNA Security | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2459 | Security Assessment and Auditing OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2445 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | (4) |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITSY 1491 | Special Topics in Information Technology/Security OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2441 | Security Management Practices OR | (4) |
| ITSY 2443 | Computer System Forensics | (4) |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 28 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Skills Achievement Award)
- 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: SA.CIT.SECUR.06
This award is designed to provide an introductory background for students interested in learning about protecting information systems and networks from security threats. Security terminology and theory, administrative controls, protection from viruses, firewall design, and incident postmortem reporting is introduced. The award also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the Security+ certification exam.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating Systems Security OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | (4) |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Skills Achievement Award)
- 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: SA.CIT.LINUX.OPEN
This sequence is for students interested in learning the LINUX Operating System up to an intermediate level and the basics of Open Source software. LINUX topics covered include LINUX commands, file system structure, system editors and simple shell programming. Open Source topics include LINUX installation.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 4 |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux OR | 4 |
| ITNW 2454 | Internet/Intranet Server | (4) |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(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.MOB.APP
This one-semester certificate option is designed to provide training for persons wanting to develop Android mobile applications from design to deployment. Topics include web application design and responsive layout using HTML5/CSS3, native application design and development using Java and Android Studio core functionality and hybrid development using industry accepted tools, processes and procedures. Graduates will be qualified to enter the workforce as an entry-level Android Mobile applications developer.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMED 1416 | Web Design 1 | 4 |
| ITSE 2417 | Java Programming OR | 4 |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals 1 | (4) |
| ARTV 2470 | Handheld Device Web Application Development | 4 |
| ARTV 2471 | Android Application Programming | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(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.MULT.APP
This one-year certificate option focuses on training for multi-level Android, iOS and Windows Phone platform devices. Topics include web application design and responsive layout using HTML5/CSS3, native application design and development using Java and Android Studio, core functionality and hybrid development for iOS using Objective C or Swift and Windows Phone using C# or Visual Basic. Graduates will be qualified to enter the business environment as a diverse multi-platform Mobile applications developer.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMED 1416 | Web Design 1 | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ARTV 2470 | Handheld Device Web Application Development | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTV 2471 | Android Application Programming | 4 |
| ITSE 2410 | iOS Application Programming | 4 |
| INEW 2434 | Advanced Web Programming OR | 4 |
| INEW 1440 | ASP.NET Programming OR | (4) |
| ITSE 1406 | PHP Programming | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: Individual degree plan codes(s) have been assigned to a specific track(s) within this degree plan.
This associate degree program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals.
Students may receive the Network Administrator and Support AAS degree for only ONE specialization and specialization tracks are offered only at the colleges listed below:
- Cedar Valley: CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure
- El Centro: Convergence Technology, CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure, Security, Virtualization/Cloud
- Mountain View: CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure
- North Lake: CCNA, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure, Virtualization/Cloud
- Richland: CCNA, Unix/Linux, MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) Server Infrastructure, Security, Virtualization/Cloud
The program also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry certification examinations. Credit may be given and course substitutions made for those who have acquired A+ and/or Network+ certification.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization Semester 1 (TWO courses) | 8 | |
| ITSC 1405 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 4 |
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization Semester 2 (TWO courses) | 8 | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization Semester 3 (TWO courses) | 8 | |
| ++Elective | Speech Elective | 3 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Specialization Semester 4 (THREE courses) | 12 | |
| ++++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| +++++Elective | Technical Elective (one course) | 1 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++Speech Elective - must be selected from the following:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral 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:
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IMED 1191 | Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Design | 1 |
| ITCC 1191 | Special Topics in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 1 |
| ITNW 1164 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 |
| ITNW 1192 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 |
| ITSC 1164 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 |
| ITSC 1166 | Practicum (or Field Experience)-Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 |
| ITSC 1171 | Introduction to Computers | 1 |
| ITSC 1191 | Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 |
| ITSE 1191 | Special Topics in Computer Programming | 1 |
| ITSY 1191 | Special Topics in Information Technology/Security | 1 |
NOTE: Upon completion of this degree, depending on the specialization selected, students are eligible to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) credentialing exams.
SPECIALIZATIONS
Important: Students may receive the Network Administrator and Support AAS degree in only ONE specialization area.
CONVERGENCE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
This specialization is only offered at El Centro campus.
(Degree Plan Code:AAS.CIT.NS.CONV.14)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 2413 | CCNA 4: Connecting Networks | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EECT 1407 | Convergence Technologies | 4 |
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1435 | Information Storage and Management | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1408 | Introduction to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) | 4 |
| IT Electives (Select TWO courses from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 8 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
This specialization is only offered at Cedar Valley, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland campus.
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NS.CCNA.14)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 2413 | CCNA 4: Connecting Networks | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security OR | 4 |
| ITMT 2440 | Designing Security for Microsoft Networks OR | (4) |
| ITCC 2441 | CCNA Security | (4) |
| IT Elective (Select ONE course from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IT Elective (Select THREE courses from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 12 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
SECURITY SPECIALIZATION
This specialization is only offered at El Centro and Richland campus.
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NS.SECURE.15)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | (4) |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 2441 | Security Management Practices OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2443 | Computer System Forensics | (4) |
| ITSY 2445 | Network Defense and Countermeasures OR | 4 |
| ITSY 2459 | Security Assessment and Auditing | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IT Elective (Select THREE courses from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 12 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
UNIX/LINUX SPECIALIZATION
This specialization is only offered at Richland campus.
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NS.UNIX.14)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1407 | UNIX Operating System 1 OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | (4) |
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 2437 | UNIX Operating System 2 OR | 4 |
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux | (4) |
| ITSC 1442 | Shell Programming | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1458 | UNIX System Administration 1 | 4 |
| ITSC 1447 | UNIX System Administration 2 | 4 |
| IT Electives (Select ONE course from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
VIRTUALIZATION AND CLOUD COMPUTING SPECIALIZATION
This specialization is only offered at El Centro, North Lake and Richland campus.
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NS.CLOUD.14)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 4 |
| ITNW 2455 | Server Virtualization OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 2472 | Virtual Datacenter Design | 4 |
| ITNW 1440 | Desktop Virtualization | 4 |
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
MTA (MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE) SPECIALIZATION
This specialization is only offered at Cedar Valley, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland campus.
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NS.MTA.15)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| ITNW 1408 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems OR | 4 |
| ITMT 1458 | Windows Client Operating System | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security OR | 4 |
| ITMT 2440 | Designing Security for Microsoft Networks | (4) |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| IT Elective (Select TWO courses from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 8 | |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| IT Elective (Select TWO courses from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 8 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
This specialization is only offered at Cedar Valley, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland campus.
(Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.NS.SERVER.15)
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| ITNW 1408 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 1405 | Configuring Advanced Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| IT Elective (Select ONE course from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security OR | 4 |
| ITMT 2440 | Designing Security for Microsoft Networks | (4) |
| ITMT 2404 | Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| IT Elective (Select ONE courses from the IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST) | 4 | |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
IT SPECIALIZATIONS ELECTIVE LIST
Select any category other than your primary specialization.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPMT 1451 | IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software | 4 |
| EECT 1407 | Convergence Technologies | 4 |
| ITCC 1408 | Introduction to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) | 4 |
| ITCC 2441 | CCNA Security | 4 |
| ITCC 2459 | Advanced Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) | 4 |
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization | 4 |
| ITNW 1451 | Fundamentals of Wireless LANs | 4 |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
| ITNW 2450 | Enterprise Network | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 2413 | CCNA 4: Connecting Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 2441 | CCNA Security | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2454 | CCNP R&S ROUTE | 4 |
| ITCC 2455 | CCNP R&S SWITCH | 4 |
| ITCC 2456 | CCNP R&S TSHOOT | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization | 4 |
| ITNW 1440 | Desktop Virtualization | 4 |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
| ITNW 2455 | Server Virtualization | 4 |
| ITNW 2472 | Virtual Datacenter Design | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2441 | CCNA Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1442 | Information Technology Security | 4 |
| ITSY 1491 | Special Topics in Information Technology/Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2401 | Firewalls and Network Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2441 | Security Management Practices | 4 |
| ITSY 2442 | Incident Response and Handling | 4 |
| ITSY 2443 | Computer System Forensics | 4 |
| ITSY 2445 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 4 |
| ITSY 2459 | Security Assessment and Auditing | 4 |
| ITSY 2472 | Ethical Hacking and System Defense | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1407 | UNIX Operating System 1 | 4 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 4 |
| ITSC 1442 | Shell Programming | 4 |
| ITSC 1447 | UNIX System Administration 2 | 4 |
| ITSC 1458 | UNIX System Administration 1 | 4 |
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux | 4 |
| ITSC 2437 | UNIX Operating System 2 | 4 |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 1405 | Configuring Advanced Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| ITMT 1458 | Windows Client Operating System | 4 |
| ITMT 2403 | Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database | 4 |
| ITMT 2405 | Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | 4 |
| ITMT 2440 | Designing Security for Microsoft Networks | 4 |
| ITNW 1408 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems | 4 |
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
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.
(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.NWK.ASSOC.16
This certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take the CCNA certification examination.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials * | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2412 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 4 |
| ITCC 2413 | CCNA 4: Connecting Networks * | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
*Upon completion of ITCC 1440 CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials, the student is eligible to take the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) credentialing exam. *Upon completion of ITCC 2413 CCNA 4: Connecting Networks, the student is eligible to take the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) Routing and Switching credentialing exam.
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
(Block Scheduling available on El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Campus)
- 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.NWKPROG.12
This certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools and more sophisticated configurations. Upon completion of each course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel, as well as CCNA certification and successful completion of skills-based exam or completion of CCNA 4.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2454 | CCNP R&S ROUTE | 4 |
| ITCC 2455 | CCNP R&S SWITCH | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITCC 2456 | CCNP R&S TSHOOT | 4 |
| Elective | Any 4-credit hour CPMT, EECT, ITCC, ITDF, ITMT, ITNW, ITSC, ITSW, or ITSY course | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
Upon completion of each course, the student is eligible to take the appropriate CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credentialing exam.
(Level 1 Certificate)
(Block Scheduling available on El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Campus)
- 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.NTWRK.SUPP
This certificate offers courses to prepare networking systems engineers, database administrators, and systems administrators for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) IT Infrastructure certification exam. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Server Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Enterprise Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Database Administrator, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Enterprise Support Technician certification examinations.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR | 4 |
| ITMT 1406 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | (4) |
| ITMT 1458 | Windows Client Operating Systems | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security OR | 4 |
| ITMT 2440 | Designing Security for Microsoft Networks | (4) |
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 16 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Upon completion of this award, students are eligible to take the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) IT Infrastructure certification exam for each course.
(Level 1 Certificate)
(Block Scheduling available on El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Campus)
- 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.SQL.14
This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server, and the preparatory training for the Microsoft Certified IT Professional Database Administrator exam.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSC 1405, and problem solving and logic structures as obtained in ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designed Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 4 |
| ITMT 1458 | Windows Client Operating System OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1408 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems | (4) |
| ITMT 1457 | Administering a Windows Server Operating System | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITMT 1403 | Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL | 4 |
| ITMT 2403 | Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
(Block Scheduling available on El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Campus)
- 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.CLOUD.9/14
This certificate option prepares the student to be a UNIX system administrator. Students will learn basic and advanced hands-on skills associated with the UNIX user interface environment, file system structure, account setup and maintenance, system security, shell scripting, and other general tasks associated with day-to-day UNIX management operations in both standalone and networked systems. Multiple versions of UNIX such as Solaris and/or Linux may be presented to better enable student success in varying commercial environments.
Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 for those who demonstrate current computer literary.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR | 4 |
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | (4) |
| ITSC 1407 | UNIX Operating System 1 OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 2437 | UNIX Operating System 2 OR | 4 |
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux OR | (4) |
| ITCC 1440 | CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials | (4) |
| ITSC 1442 | Shell Programming OR | 4 |
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1458 | UNIX System Administration 1 OR | 4 |
| ITNW 2471 | Server Virtualization: Optimize and Scale OR | (4) |
| ITNW 1492 | Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | (4) |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
(Block Scheduling available on El Centro, Mountain View and Richland Campus)
- 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.LINUX.ADMIN
This certificate is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with a LINUX System Administrator. Students must complete the following courses in sequence: ITSC 1416, ITSC 2425 or ITSC 1458, ITNW 1413 or ITSC 1447.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of terminology and operating systems used with computers as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1425 | Personal Computer Hardware | 4 |
| ITNW 1425 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR | 4 |
| ITCC 1414 | CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks | (4) |
| Prerequisities Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 4 |
| ITSE 1429 | Programming Logic and Design | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 2425 | Advanced Linux OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1458 | UNIX System Administration 1 | (4) |
| ITNW 1413 | Computer Virtualization OR | 4 |
| ITSC 1447 | UNIX System Administration 2 | (4) |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 24 | |
|---|---|---|
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.