Information Technology - Information and Support Diploma (D25590I)
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with a diploma in Information and Support prepares graduates for positions as hardware and software support technicians with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, communicate, and secure information.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to information technology hardware and software support and services.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Major Electives: Select 6 hours
Total Major Hours: 30
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Social/Behavioral Science: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
14
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
13
| 15 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|