2022 - 2023 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards)
Title: Personal Computer Support A.A.S.
(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: 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 1301 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| ITSC 1370 | Google IT Support Professional | 3 |
| POFI 2301 | Word Processing | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| ++++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ITSE 1301 | Web Design Tools | 3 |
| +Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| POFI 1349 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| POFI 2350 | Databases | 3 |
| ITSC 2335 | Application Software Problem Solving | 3 |
| ITSC 2339 | Personal Computer Help Desk Support | 3 |
| ++Elective | SPCH Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 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/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.