Information Technology Professional Diploma ITP4

CIP Code

111005

The IT Professional diploma will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking, computer maintenance, operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, information security, computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives a diploma and is employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator.

Program Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Select 1 of the 2 English courses (3 hours).
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Select 1 of the 2 Math courses (3 hours).
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

CIST 1122Hardware Install&Maintenance

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fund

3

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST Operating Systems Elective

Select 3 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

CIST Server Elective

Select 4 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

CIST Programming Elective

Select 4 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

CIST Electives

Select 10 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 58