Information Technology Fundamentals, CD

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The Information Technology Fundamentals Credit Diploma is designed for students and professionals who need to acquire a basic to intermediate level of understanding of IT principles, systems, and concepts to enhance their employment or education potential. Students in the degree program will develop core skillsets necessary to tackle more advanced IT subject matter, as well as learning the fundamental terminology, roles, and considerations of IT in modern business environments. The competencies of TREX 2000 are embedded into this program to ensure students benefit from and complete the requirements of the Transition Experience prior to graduating from LCCC.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Information Technology program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Information Technology pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate how to install / configure common peripheral devices to a PC.
Identify appropriate application resources to meet business outcome requirements.
Identify common Information Security threats.
Demonstrate application in the field of Database Applications, Telecommunications, Cloud Services, or Operational Scripting.

First Semester

Course Requirements

CMAP 1200 - Computer Information Systems Credits: 3
CMAP 1250 - Principles of Information Technology Credits: 4
CMAP 1275 - Principles of Networking and Information Security Credits: 3
Choose two approved ITF electives Credits: 6-8

Milestones

Eligible to sit for CompTIA ITF+ certification upon completion of CMAP 1250 .
Completion of Information Technology Fundamentals, CD
Enter the job market or continue working on Information Technology, AAS.

Semester Total: 16 - 18 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 16-18 Credits

Approved Program Electives

The following courses are approved Information Technology Fundamentals electives:

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. The potential jobs listed below may require some work experience after graduation. Possible careers in or related to Information Technology include data center technicians, network technicians, service center technicians, and field network technicians.

Additional information on careers in Information Technology or Cybersecurity is available through Career Coach.