First Year (18 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - First 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
ITSC 1305 - Introduction to PC Operating Systems¹ (Required for progression)	3			-
ITSC 1325 - Personal Computer Hardware	3			-

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications (Offered on a continuous basis)	3			090
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing (Offered on a continuous basis)	3			090

Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your graduation for the Level 1 Certificate - Computer Technology Information Systems

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - First 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
Information Technology Elective²	3			-

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name	Credit Hours	Term Taken	Grade	Core Curriculum
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies	3			-

Total Credit Hours: 6

Grand Total Credit Hours: 18

Program Information

Educational Outlook

The Level I (LV1) Certificate in Computer Technology Computer Applications Technology is designed to develop the fundamental skill, knowledge, and experience which prepares the student for positions in the field of computer information systems and their use on the job. The program combines classroom lecture along with the hands-on experience to give the students practical knowledge of computer systems.

Career Outlook

Potential career opportunities with this certificate:

Data Entry Keyer: $25,834 (with Certificate)
Computer User Support Specialist: $35,198 (with Certificate)

Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - Texas Wages

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Financial Information

Course Information

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