Computer Applications, CSC

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PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs in web design, database query, and technical support. Jobs include computer user support specialist and web app developer. All career-technical degrees are guided by input from local business leaders. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Communicate using computer software.
Design and develop a web site using HTML or XHTML for usability, accessibility, site management, and maintenance.
Design a query database using multiple commercial database systems.

Required Courses

ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
ITE 215 - Advanced Computer Applications and Integration 3 credits
ITE 130 - Introduction to Internet Services 3 credits
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software 3 credits Additional Course Option: ITE 150 .
ITD 110 - Web Page Design I 3 credits (Offered Fall and Summer Only)
ITD 210 - Web Page Design II 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
ITD 136 - Database Management Software 3 credits (Offered Fall Only)
ITD 132 - Structured Query Language 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
ITE 290 - Coordinated Internship 1 credit

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 25

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy the ITE 115 requirement by taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the John Tyler Community College ITE 115 Test Challenge Exam.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.

All information technology courses must be completed within five years of student’s intended graduation date.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

Credit for prior certifications may be granted. Meet with faculty advisor for details.

To enroll in ITE 290 Coordinated Internship, students must have completed all coursework or be concurrently completing coursework in present semester for graduation with faculty advisor’s approval.