IT Specialist Technology

Location(s): Perkinston Campus

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An information technology (IT) specialist is a computer support and security administrator who assists companies and organizations with managing hardware, software, networking, and solving problems. They analyze requirements, develop and test software, perform computer tasks and troubleshoot problems. This program prepares students for entry-level positions across nearly every industry that needs computer systems support, data security, and network administration.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with an MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete an MGCCC Board-approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

IT Specialist Technology Certificate

Semester One

CST 1123 - Basic IT Hardware Credit(s): 3
CST 1913 - Mobile Device Support I Credit(s): 3
CST 1333 - Operating Systems Credit(s): 3
CST 2413 - Cloud Essentials Credit(s): 3
CST 2113 - IT Servicing Lab I Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

CST 2713 - IoT Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
CST 1713 - Server Administration I Credit(s): 3
CST 2123 - IT Servicing Lab II Credit(s): 3
CST 1213 - Networking I Credit(s): 3
CST 1613 - Security Fundamentals Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

IT Specialist Technology Diploma

Semester Three

CST 1813 - Server Administration II Credit(s): 3
CST 2613 - Security Fundamentals II Credit(s): 3
Technical Elective Credit(s): 3*
CST 2913 - Special Projects Credit(s): 3
CST 2223 - Networking II Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Total Clock Hours: 1,200

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I or ENG 1033 - Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4**
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*Any instructor/department chair approved field related elective.

** MAT 1033 - Technical Mathematics , MAT 1313 - College Algebra or Higher or Any Lab Science.