Computer I.T. Professional Programs
The objective of the Computer I.T. Professional family of programs
is to prepare the student with the necessary qualifications to enter
a career in information technology as a member of a team supporting
networked computers. The programs consist of the courses listed
below. Certification exams associated with each area of learning
also are shown.
Computer I.T. Professional Programs
Day
Program/Evening Program Credits |
Corresponding
Industry-Certification Exams |
Internet and Computing Core Course
CIS 101 (3/3
Credits)
|
Computing Fundamentals
Key Applications
Living Online |
Computing Technologies Courses
CIS 201
A+ Essentials
(4/3 Credits)
CIS 202 A+ IT Technician (4/3 Credits)
CIS 203 Network+ (4/3 Credits)
Career Development Course
GE 101Career Development for Career Changers (1 credit) |
A+ Essentials
A+ IT Technician
Network+ |
Networking Administration Courses
CIS 2272
Implementing/Supporting XP Professional (4/3 credits)
CIS 2274 Managing a Server 2003 Environment (3/3 credits)
CIS 2275 Maintain a Server 2003 Environment (2/2 credits)
CIS 2276 Implementing Network Infrastructure (1/1
credits)
CIS 2277 Implementing Network Services (4/3 credits) |
Client OS
Server
Network Management
|
Computer I.T. Professional Programs
Day Program (1,050 hours)
This program consists of 1,050 hours of instruction and is available
as a day program. This is a 30 credit program.
Evening/Saturday (792 hours)
This program consists of 792 hours of instruction and is available
as an evening program, plus an average of one Saturday per month.
This program is not offered or available during daytime hours. This
is a 25 credit program.
Certifications Earned
Students passing the certification exams shown will earn, in
sequence, the following certifications: IC3, A+, Network+, Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP) and Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrator (MCSA). There are several
benefits to your certification.
Related Careers
I.T. Technical Support Specialist (junior-level)
Analyzes,
plans, installs and configures new personal computer systems and
reviews, monitors and upgrades existing systems.
Network System Administrator (requires experience)
Installs, configures and maintains an organization’s network server
and workstations. Manages performance and maintains security. |