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.

Courses

Required Courses for Degree AAS DIP C1 C2 C3
ACA 122 College Transfer Success * ✔ ✔
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers ✔ ✔
CIS 115 Introduction to Prog & Logic ✔
COM 231 Public Speaking ✔
CSC 151 Java Programming ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
CTI 110 Web, Pgm, DB Foundation ✔ ✔
CTI 120 Network & Security Foundation ✔ ✔
CTS 115 Info System Business Concepts ✔ ✔
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support ✔ ✔
CTS 210 omputer Ethics ✔ ✔
CTS 240 Project Management
DBA 120 Database Programming I ✔ ✔ ✔
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ✔ ✔
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy ✔ ✔
NET 110 Networking Concepts ✔
NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts ✔ ✔
SEC 110 Security Concepts ✔ ✔
SEC 160 Sec Admin. I ✔ ✔
SEC 175 Perimeter Defense ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
SEC 260 Sec. Admin. II ** ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
WBL Work-Based Learning ✔ ✔ ✔
XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective ✔
XXX Humanities/Fine Arts, Elective ✔
XXX CTI Free Elective ✔
Semester Hours Required for Degree 68 40 15 18 18

Courses with matching symbols indicate OR/AND requirements. Review back page or contact Student Development for more information.

AAS = Associate in Applied Science
DIP = Diploma
✔ Denotes required for degree completion

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 design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry- recognized certification exams.

Computer Programmers
Software Developers
Web Developers
Computer Network Support
Computer Science Teachers

Process for Admissions

  • Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
  • Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. Office GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
  • Complete the Admission Placement Test.
  • Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.

Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student

Course# Course Name CL. LB. CLIN. CR.
FALL SEMESTER
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 0 2 0 1
CIS 110 Intro to Computers 2 2 0 3
CTI 110 Web, Pgm, DB Foundation 2 2 0 3
CTI 120 Network & Security Foundation 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
SEC 160 Sec. Admin I 2 2 0 3
11 10 0 16
SPRING SEMESTER
DBA 120 Database Programming I 2 2 0 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy 3 1 0 3
CSC 151 Java Programming I 3 2 0 3
Elective Social/Behavioral Science 3 0 0 3
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 0 3
SEC 260 Sec. Admin II 3 0 0 3
15 8 0 18
FALL SEMESTER
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 2 3 0 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 2 2 0 3
CTS 115 Info System Business Concepts 3 0 0 3
NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts 2 3 0 3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
SEC 175 Perimeter Defense 1 4 0 3
13 12 0 18
SPRING SEMESTER
CTS 240 Project Management 2 2 0 3
CTS 210 Computer Ethics 3 0 0 3
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 0 3
NET 110 Networking Concepts 2 2 0 3
SEC 210 Intrusion Detection 1 2 0 3
WBL Work-Based Learning 0 0 10 1
12 2 10 16
51 32 10 68
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 68