Rebekah Sanchez
Division Chair Information Technology and Computer Science
Corinth
(940) 498-6480
rsanchez@nctc.edu
The Computer Information Systems & Technology (CITE) curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the high-demand Information Technology segment of the workforce.
Each area of the curriculum provides entry-level skills or prepares the student for industry certification in the chosen field of study. The CITE program curriculum has been developed with the assistance and advice of an Advisory Board which is composed of service area industry professionals.
Students may pursue an Occupational Skills Award, Level I Workforce Certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science degree.
The degree and certificate programs will provide the student with skills in industry standard software and hardware. The program provides skills in computer applications, performing critical thinking, and the application of ethics in their daily operations.
Prerequisite: Students who do not currently type a minimum of 40 words per minute are encouraged to continuously improve their typing skills.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree, students will be able to:
- Communicate technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks through presentations and reports.
- Analyze and troubleshoot common hardware issues.
- Analyze and troubleshoot common software issues.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams.
This degree can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. Several of the courses are offered in an 8-week term, rather than a 16-week term. The program is designed to take two years to complete and consists of the following courses.
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