Productivity Software Certificate
Information Technology Options
Information Technology students may earn Associate in Applied Science degrees in three core areas (Technical Support, Cyber Security and Networking, and Mobile & Web Development). Each degree, diploma, and certificate in Information Technology is listed here. Students may NOT graduate under the A25590 program with no suffix.
Program Description
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.
Admission Criteria
Admission to this program requires that students be high school graduates or have a recognized equivalency.
Program Learning Objectives
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- A25590F Technical Support: Identify methods and technologies to evaluate, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems in an Information Technology system.
- A25590H Cyber Security & Networking: Build a simple local area network and secure the network by identifying risks and implementing policies.
- A25590G Mobile & Web Development: Develop and use a program that demonstrates understanding of programming essentials, including control structures, events, exceptions, forms, and classes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates should qualify for employment in:
- computer support specialists
- database administrators
- information systems managers
- telecommunications specialists
- web developers.
Contact Information
Executive Director of Career Programs
252-638-7372
Admissions Office
252-638-7430
Certificate Requirements
Courses in this program
Certificate Classes
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| DBA-110 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization, data integrity, data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.
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| BAS-120 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces basic concepts and applications of analytics. Topics include an overview of the analytical process and the role of the analyst, applied descriptive statistics and exploratory data analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of analytics for decision-making in business.
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| CIS-110 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces computer concepts including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve problems.
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| CTS-130 | 3 | ||
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This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and charts.
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