2023-2025 Fort Peck Catalog

Information Technology Certificate

The Information Technology Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) offers you a way to fully develop and gain confidence in IT skills, prepare for taking IT certification exams, and earn a valuable credential that prepares you for jobs in this in-demand career field. Coursework in the Information Technology CAS program aligns with widely recognized and respected IT industry certifications and prepares you with the foundational skills needed to enter the IT profession. Integrating hands-on, applied learning with theory, you will gain practical knowledge and skills essential for an IT position such as IT Specialist.

 

Occupational Objective: Information Technology (IT) Specialist.

Degree Requirements

Related Instruction Requirements

Core I
Communications

6

WRIT 101College Writing

3

Or

WRIT 104Workplace Communications

3

Core II
Mathematics

3

M 111Technical Mathematics

3

Or

M 121College Algebra

3

Core VII
Computer Technology

3

CAPP 120Introduction to Computers

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Program of Study Courses

CAPP 131Basic Microsoft Office

3

CAPP 154Microsoft Word

3

ITS 125Fundamentals of Voice & Data Cabling

ITS 130Cybersecurity Essentials

3

ITS 164Networking Fundamentals

3

ITS 166MS Windows

3

ITS 170MS Windows Server

ITS 280Computer Repair And Maintenance

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Total Credit Hours: 30

Total Credit Hours: 30

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Practice core competencies in computing to analyze, design, develop, and implement secure Information Technology solutions.
  • Understand professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues in the utilization of computer technology.
  • Recognize the need for and engage in planning, self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development.

Information Technology Certificate