Computer Information Technology

CIT 120 Network Concepts (Fall Semester)

Credits 3

Class 2 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

This course introduces students to the Network concepts, including networking terminology and protocols, local and wide area networks, and network standards. Emphasis is placed on securing information systems and the various implementation policies. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, media and protocols.

 CIT 130 Hardware Support (Fall Semester)   

Credits 3

Class 2 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.

CIT 280 A+ Certification Core 1 (Fall Semester)

Credits 4

Class 2 Hours

Lab 4 Hours

This training provides a comprehensive education of the hardware and software for an entry-level computer technician. It is a certification that is highly regarded as foundational for a career in IT. A+ is often required for employment and it is an approved baseline certification for the U.S. Department of 14 Defense Directive 8570 / 8140. The range of technologies you will encounter as an IT professional is incredibly broad, and for this reason, we utilize a vendor-neutral approach in our courses. This approach means no one vendor or manufacturer is promoted over another, and we offer as many real-world examples as possible in the course material. Ultimately, the training and certification will prepare you to support a variety of competing products and understand how to make them work together seamlessly to provide functional solutions for your clients.

CIT 250 Security Concepts (Fall Semester)

Credit 3

Class 2 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement information security controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security, security issues, trends, security resources, and the role of policy, people, and processes in information security. Upon completion, students should be able to identify information security risks, create an information security policy, and identify processes to implement and enforce policy. CIT 250 is also offered online.

CIT 260 Social Media Marketing (Fall Semester)

Credits 3

Class 2 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

This course provides the foundation of social media marketing. Students learn what social media marketing entails, including the history and the different social media channels that exist. They learn how to select a social media channel, set goals and success metrics, and determine who the target audience is.

COMM 101 Communication (Spring Semester)

Credits 3

Class 3 Hours

Lab 0 Hours

This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and mass communication situations. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and illustrate the forms and purposes of human communication in a variety of contexts. Successful completion of a comparable College Communications course (with a C or better) at another college will be accepted as transfer credit.

CIT 290 A+ Certification Core 2 (Spring Semester)

Credits 4

Class 2 Hour

Lab 4 Hours

This training is an advanced course on A+, providing a comprehensive examination of the hardware and software for an entry-level computer technician. It is a certification that is highly regarded as foundational for a career in IT. A+ is often required for employment and it is an approved baseline certification for the U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570 / 8140. The range of technologies you will encounter as an IT professional is incredibly broad, and for this reason, we utilize a vendor-neutral approach in our courses. This approach means no one vendor or manufacturer is promoted over another, and we offer as many real-world examples as possible in the course material. Ultimately, the training and certification will prepare you to support a variety of competing products and understand how to make them work together seamlessly to provide functional solutions for your clients.

CIT 230 Linux/UNIX Systems (Spring Semester)

Credits 3

Class 2 Hour

Lab 2 Hours

This course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI and command line skills for using and customizing a Linux workstation. Topics include Linux file system and access permissions, GNOME Interface, VI editor, X Window Systems expression pattern matching, I/O redirection, network and printing utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to customize and use Linux systems for command line requirements and desktop productivity roles.

CIT 135 Software Support (Spring Semester)

Credits 3

Class 2 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

This course is an advanced examination of the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics include component identification, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers. Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.

CIT 140 Operating Systems Concepts (Spring Semesters)

Credits 3

Class 2 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is placed on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will understand OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variety of operating systems.

CIT 190 Computer Repair and Maintenance (Spring Semester)

Credits 2

Class 1 Hours

Lab 2 Hours

The CRM Project course completes the two-semester certificate program for Computer Repair and Maintenance. In CRM 190, students will apply their knowledge and skills to troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading personal computers and small-office-home-office (SOHO) networks. Students will also practice participating in the technical support of large business IT networks. Students will also have an opportunity of being “employed” in the business-like of the “ICT Shop”. In the ICT Shop, computer repair services will follow all rules and procedures of a real service business.