Certificate, Information Technology Specialist
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
Minimum Requirements for Information Technology Specialist Certificate: 30 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| Complete the certificate requirements. | ||
| As part of the certificate requirements, complete: | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| Individual, Society and Culture | ||
or SOC F101X | Introduction to Sociology | |
or ABUS F154 | Human Relations | |
| Information Technology Specialist Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CITS F203 | Information Technology Support Fundamentals | 4 |
| CITS F204 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| CITS F212 | Server Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITS F261 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| Complete 8-9 credits from the following or program coordinator-approved courses: | 8-9 | |
| Microcomputer Operating Systems | ||
| Word Processing | ||
| Microcomputer Spreadsheets | ||
| Computer Business Applications | ||
| Microcomputer Applications: Topics 2 | ||
| Desktop Publishing | ||
| Microcomputer Databases | ||
| Digital Graphics | ||
| Digital Photography | ||
| Operating Systems Support | ||
| Operating Systems: Topics 1 | ||
| Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies | ||
| Graphics and Multimedia for the Web | ||
| Website Design | ||
| System and Network Services Administration | ||
| Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics | ||
| Routing and Switching Essentials | ||
| Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures | ||
| Network Security Penetration Testing | ||
| Directory Services Administration | ||
| IT Troubleshooting Skills | ||
| Information Technology: Topics | ||
| Pass a certification review requiring students to demonstrate proficiency in the following skill areas: operating systems, hardware, and network support and troubleshooting. 2 | ||
- 1
May be repeated for different topics.
- 2
Prior to graduation, all students are required to pass a certification review that includes a hands-on scenario task and the development and presentation of a portfolio of work.
