IT Technician Certificate

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as information technology (IT) help desk / user support technicians.

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

CIS 095Employability Skills for Technical Careers

2.00

CIS 109Operating Systems and Environments

3.00

CIS 130Hardware and Information Technology Essentials

3.00

CIS 136Introduction to Cybersecurity

1.00

CIS 137Cybersecurity Essentials

2.00

CIS 140Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1)

4.00

Recommended Courses:

CIS 101Introduction to Computer and Information Technology

3.00

CIS 190CHardware Technician Work Experience

1.00-3.00

Total Credit Hours: 15.00

 

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Apply logical and critical thinking skills to the computing discipline.
  • Use appropriate information and technology to analyze, evaluate, and solve technical problems.
  • Collaborate effectively in teams.
  • Discuss the impact of information technology on the society and workplace.