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Personal Computer Technology and A+ Certification
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
Catalog Year 2020-2021 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Skills Achievement Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
This 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 Personal Computer Technology and A+ Certification. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Personal Computer Technology and A+ Certification. 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 option is designed to provide in-depth training in suite package software, operating systems, hardware, networking, and Internet/web page development. The graduate will be qualified for a variety of entry-level positions in a PC-oriented environment. Courses that complete the Personal Computer Technology and A+ Certification Skills Achievement Award are noted below.
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. Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 8 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ITSC 1405 – Introduction to PC Operating Systems
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.
Total Hours: 4
SEMESTER 2
ITSC 1425 – Personal Computer Hardware
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with an advisor to apply for the Personal Computer Technology and A+ Certification
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 4
PATHWAY TOTAL: 8 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS