IT Technician III

This degree is the third stage of the statewide IT Technician pathway and equips students with the advanced IT skills required of an IT Technician. As student’s complete coursework, they are encouraged to complete the aligned industry valued certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), and the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). Students who have completed Stage I and II of the IT Technician pathway along with this stage are prepared for positions such as Computer Systems Analysts, Information Security Analysts, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, and IT wholesale/retail supervisory positions. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate system and network administration concepts; and understand and demonstrate Cyber Security concepts and their integration into Business Operations.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	BUSAD 101	Introduction to Business	3
ENGL 101	BUSAD 106	Written Business Communications	3
	BUSAD 204	Customer Service Skills	1
	CABOT 260	Beginning Microsoft Office Applications	4
	CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
	CS/IS 174	UNIX/LINUX Systems Administration	4
	CS/IS 186	Workstation Security and Support	3
CS/IS 193 or CS/IS 196 or equivalent	CS/IS 187	Advanced Topics in IT	3
	CS/IS 190	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
	CS/IS 193	Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking	3
	CS/IS 194	Information Technology Essentials	4
	CS/IS 196	Advanced Networking Security	3
	CS/IS 197	Advanced Networking:Server Operations	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		42

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2018	GCC Catalog 2018-2019
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.