ACADEMIC PLAN: 221-299-17
CIP CODE: 11.0101
AWARD: Career Studies Certificate
LENGTH: Less than 1 Year
Purpose:
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of Information Technology. Classes in the program will educate students in the various sectors of Information Technology to include software, web design, and programming. The program provides practical IT knowledge for office and technical personnel. Graduates of this program may become software specialists, microcomputer operators, IT management trainees, office support personnel, web site developers, help desk specialists, entry-level programmers, or other IT professionals.
Admissions Requirements:
Individuals are eligible for admission to CVCC if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Program Requirements:
All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.
Courses:
The Program Pathway for Information Systems Technology Plus CSC is a resource for students that lists the following items:
- The recommended order in which to take the program courses
- Suggested course when more than one option exists
- Which semester each course is typically offered
- If the course has a prerequisite
- Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
