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    Apr 04, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Technology Essentials, CSC


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This is a G3-eligible program.  Click here to learn more.

This Career Studies Certificate program will offer students the opportunity to explore technology topics within the fields of Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Information Systems Technology.  For students who are unsure of a specific career path within the technology area, this program provides courses in principles of computer science, information systems, networking basics, and programming concepts.

Occupational Outcomes: Entry-level IT generalist positions.  Possible positions could include internships and trainee positions to provide an opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate a fundamental level of IT knowledge and skills in data communication, network modes of transmission and protocols.
  2. Students will understand the role of computers in business today including hardware, software, systems analysis and design, and implementation of information systems.

  • Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
  • Course availability in a given semester may vary.
  • You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
  • Please discuss your plan with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.

Certificate Curriculum


Program Total: 16 Credits


*Credit for Certifications can be awarded for this course: ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications .​​​​​

Course credit will be awarded for certifications issued within 5 years of the formal written request by a student. The formal request must include a statement that the student understands that credit for prior learning credit may not transfer to a 2-year college, 4-year college, or university.

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