PCC’s Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as designers, testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to:
- Information support and services
- Interactive media
- Network systems
- Programming and software development
- Other emerging technologies
Information Technology- Computer Programming (A2590CP) – Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Outcomes (POs):
PO1: Identify and explain basic networking and security terms and concepts.
PO2: Identify and explain basic technical vocabulary and concepts for website design, computer programming, and database management.
PO3: Manage various single-user operating systems and network operating systems, perform basic PC troubleshooting tasks, and develop skills in information technology project management.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
Free Classes Resources:
Free Security Challenges from IT Department
Faculty/Staff Training for Cybersecurity
Student Awareness about
Password Changes
How to Secure the Computer
Some video links show how to update the Cell Phone for security
Latest Incidents details
Awareness Classes
Library Links for Cybersecurity Relayed Information
Girls for Code
NC links for Cyber events
Industries Partnership
Cyber Center Point of Contacts
Syed Raza, Ph.D., M.B.A (POC) Instructor, Cybersecurity sqraza27@piedmontcc.edu Phone: (336) 322-2117
Janet Bottoms, M.S. (Alternative POC) Instructor, Information Technology Phone: (336) 322-2249 | Office: E127
Scottie R. Crockett, MBA Instructor, Information Technology Phone: (336) 599-2200 | Office: E121
Adjunct Faculty:
Faith C. Harris faith.harris@piedmontcc.edu
Randall V. Parker randall.parker@piedmontcc.edu
Courses
Click to download the Information Technology- Computer Programming planning guides for course requirements and suggested sequencing.
Information Technology Computer Programming Associate Degree (A25590CP)Information Technology Computer Programming Diploma (D25590CP)
Information Technology Computer Programming Certificate (C25590CP)
Outlook for Employment
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.
Computer Programmers
Web Developers
Network Support
Software Developers
Other Business Studies and Emerging Technologies Programs
- Accounting and Finance
- Agribusiness Technology – Plant Science
- Business Administration
- Digital Effects & Animation Technology
- Information Technology – Business Support
- Information Technology – Cyber Security
- Information Technology – Gaming, Simulation, & Design
- Notary Public
- Office Administration
- Short-Term IT Programs
- Spanish for the Workplace
