A.A.S. Degree/Diploma/Certificate

The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs.

Course work will develop a student’s ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Computer Information Technology program, the graduate should be able to:

• Install and configure PC operating systems
• Use DBMS and Data Manipulation Language
• Use spreadsheet and word processing software to manipulate business information
• Select, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot PC hardware
• Perform basic PC network installation and administration tasks
• Apply analytical and problem solving skills to typical microcomputer systems planning and implementation issues
• Design, code, test, debug and document Visual BASIC programs

Total Semester Hours Required for Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Degree: 73
Total Semester Hours Required for Computer Information Technology Diploma: 39
Total Semester Hours Required forComputer Information Technology Certificate: 15