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Technology Support Certificate
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Technology Support Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Technology Support Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Technology Support Certificate serves as an "entry-career ladder" which provides a foundation for all Computer Information Technology programs and awards or other programs in related fields. 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, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
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: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITSC 1401 – Introduction to Computers OR
- BCIS 1405 – Business Computer Applications OR
- COSC 1301 – Introduction to Computing AND
- TECHNICAL ELECTIVE* (one course)
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:- ITSE 1429 – Programming Logic and Design OR
- ITSC 1415 – Project Management Software OR
- IMED 1416 – Web Design I
- ITSC 1425 – Personal Computer Hardware OR
- CPMT 1451 – IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software OR
- ITSC 1405 – Introduction to PC Operating Systems
* Technical Elective must be selected from the following: ITCC 1191, ITSC 1191, ITSE 1191, ITNW 1192, ITSY 1191, ITSC 1171, or IMED 1191
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for Technology Support Certificate.
Total Hours: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 16 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS