Overview
About the Program
Mixture of core software applications, networking classes, and security training including extensive hands-on experience in the classroom environment. Training also includes project management, ethics, and communications; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Design, build, and maintain secure computer systems and networks based on industry-recognized standards and practices; learn to use, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, and other interconnectivity components to provide secure electronic communications.
Learning Outcomes
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Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
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Build software applications using programming languages.
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Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
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Create business impact analyses statements, business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans for small to medium size organizations.
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Design, install and manage secure, scalable small to medium size networks.
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Describe TCP/IP protocols used to transfer data across networks in terms of their purpose, what types of packets are sent and how they are used and possible security issues.
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Install, configure, and use various operating systems.
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Communicate effectively both written and orally.
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Solve problems using mathematics.
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Use technology tools efficiently and effectively to perform personal and professional tasks.
Occupational Certification Opportunities
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals
- CompTIA Security +
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.
Career Opportunities
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- IT Technician
- Help Desk
- IT Technical Support
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| CIT1000 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| CIT1100 | Intro to Programming Concepts w/Python | 3 |
| CIT1351 | IT Essentials | 3 |
| ENG1000 | English Composition I | 3 |
| OIS1240 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Second Semester
Total Credit Hours: 30