Computer Information Technology
Degree(s) Available: Certificates: Enhanced Skills Certificates:
The computer information technology department offers educational programs designed to provide students with current technological skills needed for the workplace. Working closely with local business and community leaders, several certificates and degrees have been developed for many workforce needs, including advancing career or college transfer goals. The program is suitable for:
- First time computer users
- High school graduates with some computertraining
- Professionals seeking cross-training or skills updating
The Information Technology Certificate is designed for those with little or minimal computer training and allows students to choose an area of concentration from the more advanced specialty certificates. The computer core courses allow students to explore technology software, hardware and telecommunications before deciding on an area of specialization.
The specialty certificates designed for those want advanced skills include:
- Personal Computer Desktop Support
- Microsoft Networking
- Programming Specialist
- Cisco Internetworking
- Database Administration
- Mid-range Computing (AS/400)
- E-Business Web Developer
- Network Security
- Gaming Development and Design
Some of the job market titles addressed by these certificates are:
- PC Desktop Support Technician
- Network Technician
- Integrated Technology Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer/Designer
- Programmer (Visual BASIC, C++, RPG, COBOL, ACCESS database, JAVA, XML & C#)
- AS/400 System Operator/Programmer
- Microcomputer Specialist
- E-Commerce Application Specialist
- Internet Developer
- Database Administration
Students seeking degrees in Computer Information Technology may follow a plan that adds academic courses to the two levels of certificates. Students who have degrees or who have articulated courses from high school may receive additional training and a tech prep enhanced skills certificate in areas such as Visual Basic, C, RPG or COBOL programming and Network Security. In reviewing student placement, consideration si given for significant work experience.
Students will find coursework, taught by certified instructors in our certificate and degree programs that lead to professional certification from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle.
As of the fall of 2006, we offer a certificate, as well as an AAS degree in Computer Game Design and Simulation. Unprecedented growth in the computer gaming industry has surpassed all expectations and is beginning to shadow the international film industry in terms of revenue.
Games and Simulations are made for personal computers, consoles, arcades, the internet, and now even mobile devices. The goal of the program is to train students to become marketable as entry-level specialists, who have the ability to help develop digital video games and simulations for many markets such as entertainment, training, or education.
The general education core courses, COSC classes, and some technical courses transfer to a variety of universities. Technical AAS degrees transfer in total to some universities. Contact the counselor or adviser at any college for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses. The sequence of courses can also be found at www.nhmccd.edu/goto/catalog.
A variety of financial assistance packages are available.
Students may get more information
at the FAFSA website at
www.fafsa.gov.
Or contact
the financial aid office at the NHMCCD college of your choice.
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College,
Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITNW1 |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
TOTAL Credit
Hours for
Information Technology Certificate |
18 |
| 1 Capstone Course |
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| MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair, Kingwood College,
Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| ITSW |
1301 |
Introduction to Word Processing |
3 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
10 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC1 |
2331 |
Integrated Software Appl. III OR |
3 |
| ITSC1 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| ITSW |
1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
4 |
| ITSW |
1407 |
Introduction to Databases |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
11 |
TOTAL Credit
Hours for
Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate
|
21 |
| 1 Capstone Course |
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| MID-RANGE COMPUTING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at North Harris College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ACNT |
1303 |
Introduction to Accounting I |
3 |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming |
4 |
| ITSC |
1411 |
AS/400 Operating System I |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1402 |
Computer Control Language |
4 |
| ITSE |
1418 |
Intro to COBOL Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE |
1414 |
Intro to RPG Programming |
|
| SPCH |
1318 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
11 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC1 |
2442 |
AS/400 Operating System II |
4 |
| ITSE |
1350 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
| ITSE |
2451 |
Advanced COBOL Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE |
2435 |
Advanced RPG Programming |
|
| ITSE |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming OR |
3-4 |
| ITSE |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14-15 |
TOTAL Credit
Hours for
Mid-Range Computing Specialist Certificate |
40-41 |
| 1 Capstone Course |
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MID-RANGE COMPUTING SPECIALIZATION,
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep |
| (degree offered at North Harris College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ACNT |
1303 |
Introduction to Accounting I |
3 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| ITSC |
1411 |
AS/400 Operating System I |
4 |
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| Elective1 |
|
General Education |
3 |
| Elective1,† |
|
Math/Natural Science |
3-4 |
| ITSC |
1402 |
Computer Control Language |
4 |
| ITSE |
1418 |
Intro to COBOL Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE |
1414 |
Intro to RPG Programming |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17-18 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective1 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITSE |
1350 |
Systems Analysis & Design |
3 |
| ITSE |
1418 |
Intro to COBOL Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE |
1414 |
Intro to RPG Programming |
|
| ITSE |
2451 |
Advanced COBOL Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE |
2435 |
Advanced RPG Programming |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective1 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ITSC |
2442 |
AS/400 Operating System II |
4 |
| ITSE2 |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming OR |
3-4 |
| ITSE2 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| KINE |
|
Physical Activity |
1 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15-16 |
TOTAL Credit
hours for
Mid-Range Computing Specialization
|
68-70 |
1 Choose electives
from general education requirements. Select one course to meet
multicultural requirements.
2 Capstone Course
† Students must meet college-level Math competency |
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AS/400 CERTIFICATION, TECH PREP
ENHANCED SKILLS CERTIFICATE |
| The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate is considered
to be a continuum of the associate of applied science degree, Tech
Prep program. |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1411 |
AS/400 Op Systems I |
4 |
| ITSC |
1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
4 |
| ITSC |
2442 |
AS/400 Operating System II |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
GRAND TOTAL for
AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate
|
80-82 |
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COMPUTER NETWORKING SPECIALIZATION,
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep |
| (specialization offered at North Harris College, Montgomery College, Kingwood College, Tomball College and Cy-Fair College) |
| PREREQUISITES |
| Prerequisite Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications OR |
|
| CPMT |
1403 |
Intro. to Computer Technology |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| Elective1 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective1 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking Core |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking Core |
4 |
| KINE |
|
Physical Activity |
1 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English OR |
3 |
| BUSI |
2304 |
Business Communications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2,† |
|
Math/Natural Science |
3-4 |
| ITSC |
1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15-16 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
General Education |
3 |
| Elective3 |
|
Technical Elective
|
3-4 |
| Elective3 |
|
Technical Elective OR
|
|
| ITNW |
1492 |
Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
|
3-4 |
| ITSC4 |
2439 |
Personal Computer Helpdesk OR |
3-4 |
| ITSC4 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
12-15 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Computer Networking Specialization AAS |
63-67 |
|
* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:
Microsoft Track: ITMC 1419, ITMC 1441, ITMC 1442, ITMC 1443, ITMC 2471
Cisco Track: ITCC 1402, ITCC 1406, ITCC 1442, ITCC 1446
1 To meet multicultural requirement, choose an approved course from either social/behavioral science or humanities/fine art elective
2 Choose elective from general education requirements
3 Choose Technical Elective from ITMC 2xxx, ITCC 2xxx, ITSC, ITSW, ITNW, IMED, GRPH, or CPMT
4 Capstone Course
† Students must meet college-level Math competency
Note: Technical electives taken in the ITMC or ITCC category used to meet requirements in AAS cannot be used toward requirements in advanced technical certificate |
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|
| NETWORK SECURITY ADVANCED TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| The Networking and Security Advanced Technical Certificate is considered to be a continuum of the Networking AAS Degree. Equivalent education or certifications may satisfy this prerequisite. |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1407 |
UNIX Operating System I |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSY |
2401 |
Firewalls and Network Security |
4 |
| ITSY |
2400 |
Operating System Security |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSY¹ |
|
Elective |
4 |
| ITMC/ITSY¹ |
|
Elective |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Network Security Advanced Technical Certificate |
20 |
GRAND TOTAL for AAS degree with Enhanced
Skills Certificate |
85-87 |
| 1 In the third semester choose one elective from ITSY courses, choose second elective from ITMC/ITSY courses. |
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| COMPUTER NETWORKING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| PREREQUISITES |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications OR |
|
| CPMT |
1403 |
Intro. to Computer Technology |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English OR |
3 |
| BUSI |
2304 |
Business Communications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| ITSC¹ |
2439 |
Personal Computer Helpdesk OR |
3-4 |
| ITSC¹ |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
11-12 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Computer Networking
Specialist Certificate |
41-42 |
|
* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:
Microsoft Track: ITMC 1419, ITMC 1441, ITMC 1442, ITMC 1443, ITMC 2471
Cisco Track: ITCC 1402, ITCC 1406, ITCC 1442, ITCC 1446
¹ Capstone course: Choose ITSC 2439 or ITSC 2380 |
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| NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE - MCSA/CCNA |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, North Harris College, Montgomery College and Tomball College) |
| PREREQUISITES |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITNW¹ |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs |
4 |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks) |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks) |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks) |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks) |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Network Administrator MCSA/CCNA Certificate
|
24 |
|
* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:
Microsoft Track: ITMC 1419, ITMC 1441, ITMC 1442, ITMC 1443, ITMC 2471
Cisco Track: ITCC 1402, ITCC 1406, ITCC 1442, ITCC 1446
¹ ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies is required for Microsoft track only
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| NETWORK ENGINEER CERTIFICATE - MCSE/CCNP |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| PREREQUISITES |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITNW¹ |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs |
4 |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks) |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks) |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks) |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks) |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (1st 8 weeks) |
4 |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking (2nd 8 weeks) |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Tech. Track* |
|
Technical Networking |
4 |
| Elective² |
|
Technical Networking Elective |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Network Engineer MCSE/CCNP Certificate |
40 |
|
* All Technical Networking courses must be chosen from the same track:
Microsoft Track: ITMC 1419, ITMC 1441, ITMC 1442, ITMC 1443, ITMC 24XX, ITNW 24XX or departmental approved course.
Cisco Track: ITCC 1402, ITCC 1406, ITCC 1442, ITCC 1446, ITCC 2432, ITCC 2436, ITCC 2440, ITCC 2444
1 ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies is required for Microsoft track only
2 Select Technical Networking Elective from ITNW, ITMC, ITSC, ITCC |
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| PC DESKTOP SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSW |
1301 |
Intro to Word Processing |
3 |
| ITSW |
1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
4 |
| POFT |
1325 |
Business Math & Machine Applications |
3 |
| POFT1 |
2331 |
Administrative Systems |
3 |
| ITSC |
1313 |
Internet/Web Page Development OR |
3 |
| IMED |
1316 |
Web Page Design I |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
PC Desktop Specialist Certificate
|
34 |
| ¹ Capstone Course |
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| PC SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1313 |
Internet/Web Page Development OR |
3 |
| IMED |
1316 |
Web Page Design I |
|
| ITSW |
1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
4 |
| ITSW |
1301 |
Intro to Word Processing |
3 |
| POFT |
1325 |
Business Math & Machine Applications |
3 |
| POFT |
2331 |
Administrative Systems |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective² |
|
Technical OR |
3-4 |
| ACNT |
1303 |
Introduction to Accounting I |
|
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| ITSC |
1425 |
Personal Computer Hardware |
4 |
| ITSC¹ |
2439 |
Personal Computer Helpdesk OR |
3-4 |
| ITSC¹ |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| ITSW |
1407 |
Introduction to Database |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17-19 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
PC Support Specialist Certificate |
51-53 |
¹ Capstone Course
² Select from ITCC, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, ITNW, ITMC, IMED, GRPH or CPMT |
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COMPUTER APPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIZATION,
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep |
| (specialization offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITSW |
1301 |
Introduction to Word Processing |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1313 |
Internet/Web Page Development OR |
3 |
| IMED |
1316 |
Web Page Design I |
|
| ITSW |
1404 |
Introduction to Spreadsheets |
4 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| POFT |
1325 |
Business Math & Machine Applications |
3 |
| POFT |
2331 |
Administrative Systems |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective4 |
|
Technical OR |
3-4 |
| ACNT |
1303 |
Introduction to Accounting I |
|
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English OR |
3 |
| BUSI |
2304 |
Business Communications |
|
| ITSC |
1425 |
PC Hardware |
4 |
| ITSC |
2439 |
Personal Computer Helpdesk OR |
3-4 |
| ITSC |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| ITSW |
1407 |
Introduction to Database |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17-19 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Elective1 |
|
General Education |
3 |
| Elective1,† |
|
Math/Natural Science |
3-4 |
| Elective2 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| KINE |
|
Physical Activity |
1 |
| ITSC3 |
2371 |
Methods & Techniq. for Trainers OR |
3 |
| ITSC3 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education OR |
|
| ITSC3 |
2381 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
16-17 |
TOTAL Credit hours for
Computer Application Support Specialization
|
67-69 |
1 Choose electives from general education requirements
2 Choose one elective to meet the multicultural requirement
3 Capstone course
4 Take any ITCC, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, ITNW, ITMC, IMED, GRPH or CPMT course
† Students must meet college-level Math competency |
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| PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming |
4 |
| SPCH |
1318 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
11 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective1 |
|
Programming Language |
3-4 |
| Elective1 |
|
Programming Language |
4 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15-16 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
Programming Language (sequence course) |
4 |
| Elective2 |
|
Programming Language (sequence course) |
4 |
| ITSE |
1350 |
System Analysis and Design |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
11 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE3 |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming OR |
3-4 |
| ITSE3 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
3-4 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Programming
Specialist Certificate |
40-42 |
1 ITSE 1356, 1431, 1407, 1418, 1414, 1492, 2417
2 ITSE 2449 or 2471, 2431, 2451, 2435, 1492, INEW 2438
3 Capstone Course |
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PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep |
| (specialization offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
General Education |
3 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming |
4 |
| MATH1 |
|
AS or AA math requirement |
3-4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17-18 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ACNT |
1303 |
Introduction to Accounting I OR |
3-4 |
| ACCT |
2401 |
Principles of Accounting I |
|
| Elective3 |
|
Programming Language |
3-4 |
| Elective3 |
|
Programming Language |
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14-16 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective4 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| Elective5 |
|
Programming Language (sequence course) |
4 |
| Elective5 |
|
Programming Language (sequence course) |
4 |
| KINE |
|
Physical Activity |
1 |
| SPCH |
1318 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective6 |
|
Technical |
4 |
| Elective4 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
|
4 |
| ITSE |
1350 |
System Analysis and Design |
3 |
| ITSE7 |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming OR |
3-4 |
| ITSE7 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17-18 |
TOTAL Credit hours for
Programming Specialist Specialization
|
63-67 |
1 Choose from MATH 1314 or higher level course
2 Choose from General education course requirement
3 ITSE 1356, 1407, 1431, 1418, 1414, 1491, 1492, 2417 or INEW 2438
4 To meet multicultural requirement, choose an approved course from either social/behavioral science or humanities/fine art elective.
5 ITSE 2449 or 2471, 2431, 2451, 2435, INEW 2438
6 Choose from ITSE, ITSW, ITNW, ITSC, IMED, GRPH
7 Capstone course |
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C++ Programming, Tech Prep
Enhanced Skills Certificate |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, and North Harris College) |
| The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate is considered to be a continuum of the Programming Specialist Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep program. |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE1 |
1407 |
Intro to C++ Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE1 |
2431 |
Adv. C++ Programming |
4 |
| ITSE1 |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Enhanced
Skills Certificate |
12 |
GRAND TOTAL for AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate
|
76-79 |
| 1 Courses used to meet requirements in AAS cannot be used toward requirements in enhanced skills certificate. |
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COBOL Programming, Tech Prep
Enhanced Skills Certificate |
| (certificate offered at North Harris College) |
| The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate is considered to be a continuum of the Programming Specialist Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep program. |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE1 |
1418 |
Intro to COBOL Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE1 |
2451 |
Adv. COBOL Programming |
4 |
| ITSE1 |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Enhanced
Skills Certificate |
12 |
GRAND TOTAL for AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate
|
76-79 |
| 1 Courses used to meet requirements in AAS may not be used toward requirements in enhanced skills certificate. |
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Visual Basic, Tech Prep
Enhanced Skills Certificate |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, North Harris College and Tomball College) |
| The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate is considered to be a continuum of the Programming Specialist Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep program. |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE1 |
1431 |
Intro Visual BASIC Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE1 |
2449 |
Adv. Visual BASIC Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE1 |
2471 |
Visual Basic for the Web |
|
| ITSE1 |
2459 |
Adv. Computer Programming |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Enhanced
Skills Certificate |
12 |
GRAND TOTAL for AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate
|
76-79 |
| 1 Courses used to meet AAS requirements cannot be used to meet requirements in enhanced skills certificate. |
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| E-BUSINESS WEB DEVELOPER CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College and North Harris College) |
|
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester (summer) |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1313 |
Internet/Web Page Development OR |
3 |
| IMED |
1316 |
Web Page Design I |
|
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming |
4 |
| ITSW |
1407 |
Introduction to Database |
4 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective1 |
|
Programming Language |
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
| Fourth Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
Programming Language |
4 |
| ITSC |
1407 |
UNIX Operating System I |
4 |
| ITSE3 |
2472 |
Web Application Development |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
12 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
E-Business Web Developer Certificate |
42 |
1 ITSE 1431, 1407, 1445, 1492
2 ITSE 2449, 2431, 2454, 2417, 1492
3 Capstone courses |
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E-BUSINESS WEB DEVELOPER SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep |
| (specialization offered at Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, and North Harris College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester (summer) |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
4 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs |
4 |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming |
4 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
Programming Language |
4 |
| ITSC |
1313 |
Internet/Web Page Development OR |
3 |
| IMED |
1316 |
Web Page Design I |
|
| ITSC |
1407 |
UNIX Operating System I |
4 |
| ITSW |
1407 |
Introduction to Database |
4 |
| MRKG |
1311 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
|
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective4 |
|
Advanced Databases (SQL) |
4 |
| Elective3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| Elective5 |
|
Programming Language (sequence course)
|
4 |
| Elective3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective7 |
|
General Education |
3 |
| Elective1,† |
|
Math/Natural Science |
3-4 |
| ITSE |
2472 |
Web Application Development
|
4 |
| ITSE6 |
2380 |
Cooperative Education OR |
3 |
| IMED6 |
2309 |
Internet Commerce OR |
|
| ITSC6 |
2335 |
Application Problem Solving |
|
| KINE |
|
Physical Activity |
1 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
14-15 |
TOTAL Credit hours for E-Business
Web Developer Specialization
|
71-72 |
1 Choose MATH 1314 or higher level course
2 Choose from ITSE 1431, 1407, 1445, 1492
3 To meet the multicultural component for the AAS degree, you must choose a social/behavioral science OR Humanities/Fine Arts elective from one of these courses: GEOG 1303, SOCI 1301, ARTS 1301, HUMA 1301, or PHIL 1304
4 ITSE 2433, 2456, or ITSW 2437 depending on concentration
5 Choose from ITSE 2449, 2431, 2454, 2417, 1492
6 Capstone course
7 Choose from general education electives.
† Students must meet college-level Math competency |
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DATABASE ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATION
Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep |
| (specialization offered at Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective1 |
|
General Education |
3 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition & Rhetoric I |
3 |
| KINE |
|
Physical Activity |
1 |
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1309 |
Logic Design |
|
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1405 |
Intro to PC Operating Systems |
4 |
| ITNW |
1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technlgs |
4 |
| ITSW |
1407 |
Introduction to Database |
4 |
| BMGT |
1309 |
Information & Project Management |
3 |
| POFT |
1301 |
Business English OR |
3 |
| BUSI |
2304 |
Business Communications |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
18 |
| SECOND YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective |
|
Social/Behavioral Science |
3 |
| ITSW |
2437 |
Advanced Database |
4 |
| ITSE |
1445 |
Intro to Oracle SQL |
4 |
| ITSE |
2456 |
Oracle Database Administration I
|
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| Elective2 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
| MATH |
1314 |
College Algebra or higher |
3 |
| ITSC |
2380 |
Cooperative Education |
3 |
| ITSE |
2458 |
Oracle Database Administration II |
4 |
| ITSE3 |
2429 |
Oracle Network Administration & Performance Tuning |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
17 |
TOTAL Credit hours for
Database Administration Specialization |
65 |
1 Select from general education requirement
2 To meet the multicultural component for the Associate of applied science degree, you must choose from these courses: ARTS 1301, HUMA 1301, or PHIL 1304
3 Capstone Course |
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Database Administration, Tech Prep
Enhanced Skills Certificate |
| (certificate offered at Tomball College) |
| The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate is considered to be a continuum of the Database Administration Associate of applied science degree, Tech Prep program. |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE |
1452 |
System Design Using Oracle Tools I |
4 |
| ITSE |
2452 |
System Design Using Oracle Tools II |
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE |
2454 |
Adv. Oracle SQL |
4 |
| ITSE |
2444 |
Oracle Database Structure and Data Warehousing
|
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for Enhanced
Skills Certificate
|
16 |
GRAND TOTAL for AAS Degree with
Enhanced Skills Certificate |
81 |
|
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| DATABASE ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE |
| (certificate offered at Tomball College) |
| FIRST YEAR |
| First Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSC |
1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1401 |
Microcomputer Applications |
|
| ITSE |
1402 |
Computer Programming OR |
4 |
| COSC |
1309 |
Logic Design |
|
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Second Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE |
1445 |
Intro to Oracle SQL |
4 |
| ITSE |
2456 |
Oracle Database Administration I
|
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
| Third Semester |
| Course |
Number |
Title |
Credit |
| ITSE |
2458 |
Oracle Database Administration II |
4 |
| ITSE1 |
2429 |
Oracle Network Administration & Performance Tuning
|
4 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL |
8 |
TOTAL Credit Hours for
Database Administration Certificate |
24 |
| 1 Capstone course |
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