Information Technology Support Assistant
Software Development Specialization (C) Certificate

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Purpose Statement

This three-semester certificate introduces students to the world of programming languages and software specialization. This certificate is designed for those with little or minimal computer training. The computer courses allow students to explore technology in state-of-the-art labs with hands-on experience. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist examinations.

Program of Study

First Semester	Course	Credit Hours
BCIS 1310	Programming Methodology	3
COSC 1301	Microcomputer Applications	3
ITCC 1310	Cisco Discovery 1	3
ITSC 1325	Personal Computer Hardware	3
POFT 1127	Introduction to Keyboarding	1
	Total Hours	13

Second Semester	Course	Credit Hours
BCIS 1316	Visual Basic Programming	3
BUSI 1301	Business Principles	3
IMED 1316	Web Design I	3
POFI 2301	Word Processing	3
	Total Hours	12

Third Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ITSW 1304	Introduction to Spreadsheets	3
ITSW 1307	Introducton to Databases	3
ITSY 1342	Information Technology Security Business	3
POFT 2312	Correspondence/Communication	3
	Total Hours	12
	Grand Total	37