Information Technology

Individuals completing this degree/certificate will gain a broad foundation in information technology (IT) theory and skills. Mastery of IT fundamentals across each of the Computer Studies Department's major areas of focus, such as business productivity software applications, data analytics, hardware, and networking, is emphasized. Completing additional coursework (consult a Counselor) may result in a transfer pathway to a four-year degree in computer information technology or a variety of related majors. Depending on which courses are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CompTIA A+, and Network+ professional certification exams.

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The Information Technology Associate in Science is designed to prepare students for high demand and high wage jobs in the field of Information Technology. Students entering this field must be prepared to analyze and solve business and data processing problems to implement and improve computer and information technology related systems. Selected aptitudes include the ability to analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. In this Program students will gain a mastery of IT fundamentals across each of the CSIT Department’s major areas of focus, such as business productivity software applications, data analytics, hardware, and networking, is emphasized. Completing additional coursework may result in a transfer pathway to a four-year degree in computer information technology or a variety of related majors. Depending on which courses are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CompTIA A+, and Network+ professional certification exams.

Required courses: CS 107 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 3 CSIT 110 Computer Applications 3 CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems 3 CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business 3 or CSIT 128 Microsoft Excel for Business or CSIT 131 Microsoft Access for Business or CSIT 134 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business or CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business or CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence or CSIT 149 Microsoft Windows CSIT 155 Social Media for Business 3 CSIT 160 Technology, the Individual, and Society 3 CSIT 165 Living in an Online World 3 or CSIT 123 Introduction to Applied Data Analytics CSIT 171 Fundamentals of Computer Networks and Security 4 CSIT 195 Computer Studies Portfolio Development 1 Total Units 26