Computer Technologies, CoA

Program Code: Computer Technologies-CoA

Program Description

The Certificate of Achievement, Computer Technologies provides students with a broad knowledge of computer systems and technologies that can be used for entry-level employment or pursuit of an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
CIT 112 Network + 3
CIT 114 IT Essentials 4
CSCO 120 CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals 4
Mathematics 1 3
 Semester Total14
2nd semester
CIT 263 Project Management 3
Communications 1 3
Emphasis Requirement: At least 7 units from CIT, CS, CSCO, or IS course numbered 100 or higher. 1 7
Human Relations 1 3
 Semester Total16
 Total Units30
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Program Requirements

AAS degrees are generally non-transfer degrees designed for students to enter the workforce.

To earn an AAS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AAS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
Communications3
Highly Recommended:
BUS 107
Business Speech Communications
or ENG 107
 Technical Communications I
Human Relations3
Highly Recommended:
MGT 212
Leadership and Human Relations
Mathematics3
Recommended:
MATH 126
Pre-Calculus I (or higher)
Certificate Requirements
CIT 112Network +3
CIT 114IT Essentials4
CIT 263Project Management3
CSCO 120CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals4
Emphasis Requirements
Select at least 7 units from any CIT, CS, CSCO, or IS course numbered 100 or higher7
Total Units30
 

Program Outcomes

Students completing the certificate will:

PSLO1: Have the technical proficiency required to perform entry level technical support functions to include computer maintenance, basic network design and layout.

PSLO2: Fundamentals of cyber security and program management.