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Convergence Technology Technician Certificate
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 2 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
The program closed effective September 1, 2023.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Networking Security Awards. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Convergence Technology Technician Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate builds on basic skills obtained in the Convergence Technology Intern certificate including basic switching and routing concepts, hardware and operating systems, virtualization, storage and security. More advanced networking concepts are developed with client and server operating systems and security. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 38 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITE
Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 and ITSE 1429 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
SEMESTER 1
ITSC 1405 – Introduction to PC Operating Systems
ITSC 1425 – Personal Computer Hardware
ITCC 1414 – CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
ITCC 1440 – CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
EECT 1407 – Convergence Technologies
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITNW 1413 – Computer Virtualization This course is the capstone experience for the award. OR
- ITNW 1435 – Information Storage and Management This is the capstone experience for the award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 3
ITMT 2405 – Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure This course is the capstone experience.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of "C" or higher.
ELECTIVE – SPCH Elective Select from the following: SPCH 1311, SPCH, 1315, SPCH, This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITNW 1408 – Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems OR
- ITMT 1458 – Windows Client Operating System
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Convergence Technology Technician Certificate.
Total Hours: 14
PATHWAY TOTAL: 38 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS