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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CORE CURRICULUM - 2009
Computer Information Technology Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):
This program prepares students with entry-level skills in various computer concentrations. Students take the required core courses as well as a cluster of courses in a specific concentration. Students choose elective courses from relevant disciplines within the college. Graduates of this program qualify for entry-level positions in businesses and work environments that rely on network functions.
Overview
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The Computer Information Technology Department (CIT) has a clear, well-articulated, three-pronged mission, which includes supporting the IT components of the college's General Education offerings (across divisions, departments, and campuses, as well as through interdepartmental collaboration), preparing an IT workforce through certificate and associate degree offerings, and providing IT students with seamless transfer opportunities to related Baccalaureate Degree programs.
The Computer Technology Program Core Curriculum affords students the opportunity to explore the many career tracks in Information Technology before selecting a career in Computer Support, Data Base or Networking. The department’s goals are in concert with the college’s goals. Using input from its Industry Advisory Committees and internship course, the department is continually updating and fine tuning its programs of study.
Career Outlook:
Graduates of this concentration can transfer to bachelor's programs at four-year colleges.
Upon completetion of this concentration graduates will be able to:
| COURSE TITLE |
COURSE NUMBER | SEMESTER TAKEN | CREDITS | PREREQUISITES |
| College Writing I | ENG111 | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| College Writing II | ENG112 | 3 | ENG111 | |
| Individual and Society | From Area 2 | 3 | ||
| World View | From Area 3 | 3 | ||
| Quantitative Thought | From Area 4 | 3 | ||
| Science and Technology | From Area 5 | 3 | ||
| Humanities | From Area 6 | 3 | ||
| Principles of Accounting I | ACC101 | 3 | ||
| Oral Communications | ENG171 | 3 | ||
| Application/Concepts | CIT110 | 3 | ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| subtotal | 3 | |||
| Visual Basic | CIT216 ; see note | 3 | CIT110 or CIT120 or chair approval | |
| Windows Operating Systems | CIT268 | 3 | CIT110 or instructor or chair approval | |
| PC Hardware | CIT182 ; see note | 3 | ||
| PC Keyboarding Techniques | OIM100 | 1 | ||
| SUB-TOTAL CORE CREDITS | 43 | |||
| Note: CIT216 is not required for the Network Technology and Administration Option. | ||||
| CIT182 is not required for the Database Programming and Administration Option. | ||||