Contact: Adam Carriker
The IT Business Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment
with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information.
This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet the community's needs
for Information Technology.
Coursework will develop a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues
related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users
can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, Microsoft applications,
operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses,
educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to manage
information, whether working at a desk or in an IT position. Graduates should be
prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced computer skills when preparing and presenting the
final PowerPoint presentation
- Identify critical paths, cost management, and problem-solving skills when completing
a final IT project utilizing “Microsoft Project” software
- Integrate computer hardware and operating systems to create a functional computer
- Use basic programming skills in a presented project.
- Show understanding of Microsoft Windows
Information Technology - Business Support Degree – A25590B
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTI 110 |
Web, Programming, and Database
|
3 |
| CTS 115 |
Information Systems Business Concepts
|
3 |
| NOS 110 |
Operating Systems Concepts
|
3 |
| WEB 110 |
Web Development Fundamentals
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
16
|
| Spring |
| CTI 120 |
Network and Security Foundation
|
3 |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| DBA 110 |
Database Concepts
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
15
|
| Summer |
| CTS 125 |
Presentation Graphics
|
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
ACC 120
|
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
|
3-4
|
| CIS 115 |
Introduction to Programming and Logic
|
3 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| SEC 110 |
Security Concepts
|
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
15-16
|
| Spring |
| BUS 260 |
Business Communication
|
3 |
| CTS 240 |
Project Management
|
3 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
MAT 143
|
Quantitative Literacy
Precalculus Algebra
|
3-4
|
ACC 150
|
Accounting Software Applications
Windows Single User
|
2-3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
14-16
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
66-69
|
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for
AAS Majors webpage.
Information Technology - Business Support Degree Part-time Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
| Term 1 |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTS 115 |
Information Systems Business Concepts
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
7
|
| Term 2 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 3 |
| CTS 125 |
Presentation Graphics
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
3
|
| Term 4 |
| CTI 110 |
Web, Programming, and Database
|
3 |
| WEB 110 |
Web Development Fundamentals
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 5 |
| CTI 120 |
Network and Security Foundation
|
3 |
| DBA 110 |
Database Concepts
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 6 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
3
|
| Term 7 |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| NOS 110 |
Operating Systems Concepts
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 8 |
| BUS 260 |
Business Communication
|
3 |
| CTS 240 |
Project Management
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| Term 9 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
3
|
| Term 10 |
ACC 120
|
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
|
3-4
|
| CIS 115 |
Introduction to Programming and Logic
|
3 |
| SEC 110 |
Security Concepts
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
9-10
|
| Term 11 |
MAT 143
|
Quantitative Literacy
Precalculus Algebra
|
3-4
|
ACC 150
|
Accounting Software Applications
Windows Single User
|
2-3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
5-7
|
| Term 12 |
| * |
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
66-69
|
IT - MS Applications and Business Accounting Diploma – D25590A
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| ACC 120 |
Principles of Financial Accounting
|
4 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTI 110 |
Web, Programming, and Database
|
3 |
| CTS 115 |
Information Systems Business Concepts
|
3 |
| NOS 110 |
Operating Systems Concepts
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
17
|
| Spring |
| ACC 150 |
Accounting Software Applications
|
2 |
| CTI 120 |
Network and Security Foundation
|
3 |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| DBA 110 |
Database Concepts
|
3 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
20
|
| Summer |
| CTS 125 |
Presentation Graphics
|
3 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
43
|
IT - Microsoft Applications Diploma – D25590M
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTI 110 |
Web, Programming, and Database
|
3 |
| CTS 115 |
Information Systems Business Concepts
|
3 |
| NOS 110 |
Operating Systems Concepts
|
3 |
| WEB 110 |
Web Development Fundamentals
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
16
|
| Spring |
| CTI 110 |
Web, Programming, and Database
|
3 |
| CTS 120 |
Hardware/Software Support
|
3 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| DBA 110 |
Database Concepts
|
3 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
18
|
| Summer |
| CTS 125 |
Presentation Graphics
|
3 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| |
Credit Hours
|
6
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
40
|
IT - Technical Business Accounting Certificate – C25590BA
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| ACC 120 |
Principles of Financial Accounting
|
4 |
| ACC 150 |
Accounting Software Applications
|
2 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
16
|
IT - Microsoft Applications Certificate – C25590MS
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTS 125 |
Presentation Graphics
|
3 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| DBA 110 |
Database Concepts
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
16
|
IT - Business Support CCP
Tuition-waived program for Career & College Promise (high school students)
Plan of Study Grid
| Courses |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
| CIS 110 |
Introduction to Computers
|
3 |
| CTS 125 |
Presentation Graphics
|
3 |
| CTS 130 |
Spreadsheet
|
3 |
| DBA 110 |
Database Concepts
|
3 |
| OST 136 |
Word Processing
|
3 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
16
|
