Information Technology Diploma
Credential: Diploma (Code: D25590)
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum. Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
This program leads to a Diploma. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Information Technology Diploma Curriculum
Fall Semester-1st Year
| CTI 120 | Network and Security Foundation | | | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | | | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 110 | Networking Concepts | | | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| COM | Communications Requirement | | | | | | 3 |
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | | | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 16 |
COM (Communications Requirement) - Select one: COM 120 or COM 231
Spring Semester-1st Year
| CCT 110 | Introduction to Cyber Crime | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 111 | Introduction to Ethical Hacking | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 141 | Cloud and Storage Concepts | | | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM/Fine Arts | Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 12 |
Summer Semester
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Programming and Logic | | | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Programming, and Database Foundation | | | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts | | | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | | | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 12 |
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
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| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
6 |
| MAJOR COURSES |
33 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
01 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
40 |
NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.
This curriculum is offered via distance education and/or campus. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.
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