Information Technology

This degree or certificate prepares students for employment in a variety of jobs, including work as network and computer systems administrators, computer support specialists and data base administrators, computer and network security, digital forensics and database management. Students must complete the required courses and choose any additional courses to total a minimum of 22 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the proper server operation procedures, maintenance procedures and managing risk associated with real world networks. Students will demonstrate installing, configuring and maintaining computer and mobile devices, including diagnosing, resolving and documenting common hardware and software. Students will demonstrate and understanding of ethical concern associated with information technology including access, reliability, legal, ethical, and accuracy; identify types of computer crime; select, access, and use appropriate sources.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
	CS/IS 112	Introduction to Programming Using JAVA	3
	CS/IS 190	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
	CS/IS 194	Information Technology Essentials	4
	BUSAD 204	Customer Service Skills	1
	Select two courses from the following:
CS/IS 101	CS/IS 180	Systems Analysis	3
	CS/IS 183	Digital Forensics Fundamentals	3
	CS/IS 185	Database Management Systems	3
	CS/IS 193	Introduction to Cybersecurity:Ethical Hacking	3
	CS/IS 196	Advanced Networking: Security	3
	CS/IS 197	Advanced Networking: Server Operations	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		22

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2020	GCC Catalog 2020-2021
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.