Nov 09, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

IT Specialist Technology

Location(s): Perkinston Campus


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(Perkinston Campus)

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


Total Credits: 30


IT Specialist Technology Diploma


Semester Three

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
  • 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/school chair approved field related elective.

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

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