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
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Information Technology
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core VII
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Communications
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WRIT 101 College Writing or
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3
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WRIT 104 Workplace Communications
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 105 Contemporary Math or
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3
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M 111 Technical Math or
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M 121 College Algebra
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Core VII
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Technology
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CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers or
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3
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Total
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General Education Requirements
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9
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| WRIT 101 | College Writing | 3 |
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| WRIT 104 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| M 111 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
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| M 121 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Program of Study Courses
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Program of Study Courses
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Credits
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CAPP 131
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Basic MS Office
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3
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CAPP 154
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MS Word
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3
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ITS 125
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Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling
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3
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ITS 130
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Cybersecurity Essentials
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3
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ITS 164
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Networking Fundamentals
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3
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ITS 166
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MS Windows
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3
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ITS 170
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MS Windows Server
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3
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ITS 280
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Computer Repair and Maintenance
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3
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Total Program of Study Courses
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24
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Total Credit Hours: 33
Information Technology
First Semester (Fall)
| CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| ITS 125 | Fundamentals of Voice & Data Cabling | |
| ITS 166 | MS Windows | 3 |
| ITS 280 | Computer Repair And Maintenance | 3 |
| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core II | Mathematics | 3 |
Second Semester (SP)
Total Credit Hours: 33
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.
