Information Technology - Program Requirements
General Education and Support Courses:
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BADM 176 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| CAPP 156T* | MS Excel (Spring only) | 3 |
| CMPA 275T | Web Development Tools: Dreamweaver | 4 |
| ECNS 201B | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| or | ||
| ECNS 202GB | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| M 095* | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| SP 110C | Public Speaking | 3 |
| WRIT 122C* | Introduction to Business Writing | 3 |
Program Courses:
Fall Semester
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAPP 158T* | MS Access - Offered 2010/11 | 4 |
| ITS 164T* | Networking Fundamentals - Offered 2010/12 | 4 |
| ITS 210T* | Network Operating System-Desktop - Offered 2010/12 | 3 |
| ITS 212T* | Network Operating System-Server Admin - Offered 2010/11 | 4 |
| ITS 280T* | Computer Repair and Maintenance - Offered 2011/13 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ITS 221* | Project Management | 3 |
| ITS 216* | Network Operating System-Directory Services - Offered 2011/12 | 2 |
| ITS 218T* | Network Security - Offered 2011/123 | |
| ITS 220T* | Fundementals of Wireless LANS - Offered 2011/13 | 3 |
| ITS 235T* | IT Design Lab -Offered As Needed | 2 |
| ITS 258T* | Routing and Switching - Offered 2011/13 | 4 |
| ITS 298* | Internship/Cooperative Education | 3 |
Fall semester courses are prerequisites for the spring semester courses with
the exception of CAPP 156T* and CMPA 275T*. All prerequisites must be
adhered to by the student.
Students must consult the program advisor for course sequencing.
Program Informationz
- Students develop skills in computer hardware and software, database development, network management and desktop and network operating systems.
- Students complete an internship to gain real world experience. Discuss this with the advisor and the internship coordinator the prior semester.
- All required courses with this degree program must be taken for a letter grade. Only electives may be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
Admission Guidelines
- Students are expected to have fundamental knowledge of the Windows Operating System and Internet usage and MS office. If not, students must take CAPP 101T*, CAPP 108T* and CAPP 131T*.
- Students should be aware that this program of study requires extensive mathematical application and related analytical thinking.
Certifications
- After completion of the program, and with additional study, students will have the knowledge to sit for the following certification exams:
* A+ Certification
* Expert level MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) in Excel and Access
* CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
* Network + Certification
Additional Costs
There are lab fees associated with most of the classes in this program. They are listed in the semester schedule.
Opportunities After Graduation
In the ever growing technology industry, graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists who provide end user support, perform troubleshooting, maintain Local Area Network (LAN) systems, or develop and maintain databases. Graduates may work with larger employers in IT Departments, largely in the service, manufacturing or wholesale trade industries, or at educational institutions.
*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed.
Check course description.