| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2017-2018 COLLEGE CATALOG Program: Information Technology-Network and Technical Support Specialization AAS Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Information Technology-Network and Technical Support Specialization AASFor related IT programs, see Related Programs Listing. Information Technology (with a Specialization in Network and Technical Support)Purpose: The rapid growth of the computer and electronic industries has increased the demand for technicians who understand both hardware and software technologies. The IT Network and Technical Support specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as a computer technician or entry level systems administrator. Occupational Objectives: Computer Industrial Technician • Computer Network Technician • Computer Technician • Computer Support Specialist Admission Requirements: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing the Specialization degree requirements should inform their faculty advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses that meet transfer requirements. Program Requirements: The program in IT Network and Technical Support specialization is a two-year program combining instruction required for competence as a technician and programmer and in industrial or business environment. The first year of the IT Network and Technical Support specialization program is designed to establish general computer concepts. The second year develops this base in a number of important areas such as specific training in computer programming, computer hardware and networking technologies. Students will have the opportunity to earn several industry certifications as they complete this degree. Students who plan to transfer after completing the degree should consult their IT Faculty Advisor at the beginning of studies to determine appropriate transfer course requirements. For more information on this and other Information Technology or Computer Science programs, visit the department’s website. |
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Four-Semester (Two Year) Program | ||||
First Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course Name | credit(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| CSC 110 Introduction to Computing | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| CSC 200 Introduction to Computer Science | 4 credit(s) | |||
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| ITE 105 Careers and Cyber Ethics | 2 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR ENG 115 Technical Writing | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 credit(s) | |||
Total: 16 credits | ||||
Second Semester (Spring) | ||||
| Course Name | credit(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| ITD 110 Web Page Design I | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems | 4 credit(s) | |||
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| ITP 112 Visual Basic.NET I | 4 credit(s) | |||
| OR ITP 134 Visual C++ Programming I | 4 credit(s) | |||
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| MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR MTH 163 Precalculus I | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| PSY 126 Psychology for Business and Industry | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR PSY 200 Principles of Psychology | 3 credit(s) | |||
Total: 16-17 credits | ||||
Third Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course Name | credit(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| CSC 201 Computer Science I | 4 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting | 4 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 170 Linux System Administration | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 261 Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| CST 137 Oral Interpretation | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking AND | 3 credit(s) | |||
| Humanities/ Fine Arts Electives | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| Health/ Physical Ed. Electives | 1 credit(s) | |||
Total: 18 credits | ||||
Fourth Semester (Spring) | ||||
| Course Name | credit(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| BUS 116 Entrepreneurship | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I | 4 credit(s) | |||
| OR BUS 165 Small Business Management | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR MKT 228 Promotion | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 200 Administration of Network Resources | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| ITN 260 Network Security Basics | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| ITP 251 Systems Analysis and Design | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR ITP 290 Coordinated Internship in Information Technology | 3 credit(s) | |||
| OR ITP 297 Cooperative Internship in Information Technology | 3 credit(s) | |||
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| Social Science Electives | 3 credit(s) | |||
Total: 15-16 credits | ||||
Total Minimum Credits: 65-67 | ||||
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