IT Infrastructure and Operations, Technical Certificate

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

• or

• COMM 102 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 115 - Student Success - Information Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE

• INFM 109 - Informatics Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 120 - Computing Logic CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• ITSP 132 - IT Support Essentials I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• ITSP 134 - IT Support Essentials II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• ITSP 136 - Workforce Preparation: CompTIA A+ Certification CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• NETI 104 - Introduction to Networking CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CSIA 105 - Introduction to Cyber Security/Information Assurance CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SVAD 111 - Linux and Virtualization Tech CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SVAD 121 - Enterprise Computing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

• Choose 2 credits from the following:

• CPIN 280 - Computing and Informatics CO-OP/Internship/Externship CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• NETI 114 - Workforce Preparation: CompTIA Network+ Certification CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• CSIA 106 - Workforce Preparation: CompTIA Security+ Certification CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

TOTAL CREDITS: 32

DEGREE OUTCOMES

1. Analyze a broadly defined problem in the program’s domain and apply principles of the discipline to identify solutions.
   
2. Design and implement solutions to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
   
3. Apply systematic troubleshooting methodologies and problem-solving strategies to diagnose, configure, and resolve IT issues.
   
4. Implement security practices to safeguard systems, devices, and data against vulnerabilities and threats.
   
5. Evaluate IT infrastructure solutions in alignment with organizational goals and ethical standards.