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CSIT Courses, Certificates, and Degrees
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AS Degrees or Certificates of Achievement Units
Business Information Worker (BIW) ..................................................................................... 20
Business Productivity Software Applications ........................................................................ 28
Internet and E-Commerce ..................................................................................................... 22-23
Information Technology ........................................................................................................ 25-26
Tech Support ......................................................................................................................... 23
Management Information Systems ....................................................................................... 30-31
Systems Administration ........................................................................................................ 20
Cybersecurity ......................................................................................................................... 26
Certificates of Proficiency Units
Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy ................................................................................................. 9
Business Productivity Software Applications Essentials ....................................................... 9
Certiport Microsoft Office ..................................................................................................... 12
Emerging Technologies ......................................................................................................... 9-10
CompTIA IT Core Essentials ................................................................................................... 10
Courses
CSIT 101 Introduction to Computers (CSU) ............................................................................. 3
CSIT 110 Computer Applications (CSU/UC) ............................................................................... 3
CSIT 120 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems (CSU/UC) ..................................... 3
CSIT 123 Introduction to Data Analytics (CSU/UC) .................................................................... 3
CSIT 125 Microsoft Word for Business (CSU) .......................................................................... 3
CSIT 128 Microsoft Excel for Business (CSU) ........................................................................... 3
CSIT 131 Microsoft Access for Business (CSU) ......................................................................... 3
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CSIT 134 Microsoft PowerPoint for Business (CSU) ................................................................. 3
CSIT 137 Google Apps for Business (CSU) ................................................................................ 3
CSIT 146 E-Commerce and Web Presence (CSU) ..................................................................... 3
CSIT 149 Microsoft Windows (CSU) ......................................................................................... 3
CSIT 155 Social Media for Business (CSU) ................................................................................ 3
CSIT 160 Technology, the Individual, and Society (CSU/UC) ..................................................... 3
CSIT 165 Living in an Online Word (CSU/UC) ............................................................................ 3
CSIT 180 Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software (CSU) ..................................... 4
CSIT 181 Fundamentals of Computer Networking (CSU) ........................................................ 3
CSIT 182 Fundamentals of Computer Security (CSU) .............................................................. 3
CSIT 183 Windows Server (CSU) .............................................................................................. 3
CSIT 184 Linux Server(CSU) ...................................................................................................... 3
CSIT 186 Cybersecurity: Analyst (CSU)..................................................................................... 3
CSIT 188 Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker (CSU) ......................................................................... 3
CSIT 195 IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development (CSU) .......................................... 1
CSIT 286 Professional Certification Preparation (CSU) ........................................................... 1
CSIT 292 Internship Studies (CSU) ........................................................................................... 0.5-3
CSIT 296 Topics in Computer Studies and Information Technology (CSU) .............................. 1-3
CSIT 298 Directed Study in Computer Studies and Information Technology (CSU) ................ 1-3
CSIT 299 Occupational Cooperative Work Experience (CSU) .................................................. 1-3
Key General Education
Less Technical MCC GE Plan A Area A2: CSIT 123
More Technical MCC GE Plan A Area D: CSIT 160
Extensive Writing MCC GE Plan A Area E1: CSIT 110, 120, 137, 155
MCC GE Plan A Area E2: CSIT 165
CSU GE Plan B Area B4: CSIT 123
CSU GE Plan B Area D: CSIT 160
CSU GE Plan B Area E: CSIT 165
UC GE Plan C Area 2A: CSIT 123
UC GE Plan C Area 4: CSIT 160, 165
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Business Information Worker (BIW)
This degree/certificate prepares individuals with business information related skills and techniques
for entry-level jobs. Depending on which elective is chosen, certificate completion may help prepare
individuals for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, QuickBooks
Certified User (QBCU), and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), professional
certification exams, as well as the Business Information Worker (BIW) Pathway I, II, and Specialist
Levels.
Required courses:
BOT 100
1
or BOT 101
CSIT 101
3
or CSIT 110
or CSIT 120
CSIT 125
3
CSIT 128
3
CSIT 149
3
BUS 137
3
or BUS 290
or BUS 290H
CSIT 195
1
or CSIT 286
or CSIT 292
or CSIT 299
Select at least 3 elective units from the following courses:
3
CSIT 131
CSIT 134
ACCT 148
BUS 133
Total Units:
20
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Business Productivity Software Applications
Individuals completing this degree/certificate will be prepared for the professional-level use of
computers and business productivity software applications. Learning to use, integrate, and
collaborate effectively with these powerful tools is essential for job preparation or advancing in
current jobs in today's technology rich workplaces. Specific areas of emphasis include word
processing, spreadsheets, database management, electronic presentations, digital imaging, Microsoft
Windows, and Internet cloud-based applications. Depending on which electives are chosen,
certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word,
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), and Adobe Certified
Associate (ACA) Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 125
3
CSIT 128
3
CSIT 131
3
CSIT 134
3
CSIT 137
3
CSIT 149
3
CSIT 195
1
or CSIT 286
or CSIT 292
or CSIT 299
Select at least 9 elective units from the following courses:
9
CSIT 101
CSIT 110
CSIT 155
BUS 120
BUS 133
BUS 290
or BUS 290H
MAT 110
MAT 125
MAT 170
MAT 180
Total Units:
28
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AS Degree and Certificate of Achievement
Internet or E-Commerce
Individuals completing this degree/certificate will enhance their ability to explore, start, or advance
their careers conducting business on the Internet. The degree emphasizes mastery of the technical
aspects of e-commerce as well as setup and design considerations. Individuals are advised to
complete CSIT 146 prior to selecting electives. Depending on which electives are chosen, certificate
completion may help individuals prepare for the CompTIA A+ and Certified Associate in Project
Management (CAPM) professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 120
3
CSIT 146
3
CSIT 155
3
MAT 125
3
MAT 165
3
CSIT 195
1
or CSIT 286
or CSIT 292
or CSIT 299
Select courses from below for a minimum of 6 units
6-7
CSIT 123
CSIT 180
BUS 130
BUS 132
BUS 133
MAT 225
MAT 235
Total Units:
22-23
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Information Technology
Individuals completing this degree/certificate will gain a broad foundation in information technology
(IT) theory and skills. Mastery of IT fundamentals across each of the Computer Studies Department's
major areas of focus, such as business productivity software applications, data analytics, hardware,
and networking, is emphasized. Completing additional coursework (consult a Counselor) may result in
a transfer pathway to a four-year degree in computer information technology or a variety of related
majors. Depending on which courses are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare
for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CompTIA A+, and
Network+ professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CS 101
3
CSIT 101
3
or CSIT 110
CSIT 120
3
CSIT 123
3
CSIT 125
3
or CSIT 128
or CSIT 131
or CSIT 134
or CSIT 137
or CSIT 149
CSIT 146
3
or CSIT 155
CSIT 160
3
or CSIT 165
CSIT 180
3-4
or CSIT 181
CSIT 195
1
or CSIT 286
or CSIT 292
or CSIT 299
Total Units:
25-26
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Tech Support
This degree/certificate prepares individuals for employment and careers as computer desktop
support specialists in a business environment. Individuals who complete the degree master skills in
software and applications support, operating systems, local area networks, desktop support, and
customer service and are able to answer, or escalate, calls and inquiries from end users. Related jobs
include help desk technician, customer support representative, computer support specialist, and
technical support representative. Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for the
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) and CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+
professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 110
Computer Applications
3
CSIT 149
Microsoft Windows
3
CSIT 180
Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
4
CSIT 181
Fundamentals of Computer Networking
3
CSIT 182
Fundamentals of Computer Security
3
CSIT 195
IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development
1
or CSIT 286
Professional Certification Preparation
or CSIT 292
Internship Studies
or CSIT 299
Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
BUS 136
Human Relations in Business
3
Select at least 3 elective units from the following courses:
3
CSIT 137
Google Apps for Business
CSIT 146
E-Commerce and Web Presence
CSIT 155
Social Media for Business
CS 101
Introduction to Computer Science Principles
BUS 290
Business Communications
or BUS 290H
Business Communications (Honors)
Total Units:
23
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Management Information Systems
Completion of this degree/certificate prepares individuals for careers in the management of
information systems. Individuals will master how to plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related
activities to determine and implement the information technology goals of an organization.
Completing additional coursework (consult a Counselor) may result in a transfer pathway to a four-
year degree in management information systems or a variety of related majors. Depending on which
electives are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals prepare for the CompTIA A+ and
Network+ professional certification exams.
Required courses:
ACCT 201
Financial Accounting
4
ACCT 202
Managerial Accounting
4
BUS 140
Legal Environment of Business
3
or BUS 140H
Legal Environment of Business (Honors)
BUS 290
Business Communications
3
or BUS 290H
Business Communications (Honors)
CSIT 120
Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
3
CSIT 123
Introduction to Data Analytics
3
ECON 101
Principles of Economics: Micro
3
ECON 102
Principles of Economics: Macro
3
CSIT 195
IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development
1
or CSIT 286
Professional Certification Preparation
or CSIT 292
Internship Studies
or CSIT 299
Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Select courses from below for a minimum of 3 units:
3-4
CS 101
Introduction to Computer Science Principles
CSIT 160
Technology, the Individual, and Society
CSIT 165
Living in an Online World
CSIT 180
Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
CSIT 181
Fundamentals of Computer Networking
Total Units:
30-31
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Systems Administration
This degree/certificate prepares individuals for careers and employment in computer networking,
network administration, enterprise networking, and Internet or intranet administration. Individuals
will be prepared for successful employment in networking related occupations such as network
technician, systems administrator, field support technician, customer technical support
representative, and technical support specialist roles. Certificate completion may help prepare
individuals for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, Windows, and Linux professional
certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 120
3
CSIT 180
4
CSIT 181
3
CSIT 182
3
CSIT 183
3
CSIT 184
3
CSIT 195
1
or CSIT 286
or CSIT 292
or CSIT 299
Total Units:
20
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AS Degree or Certificate of Achievement
Cybersecurity
This degree/certificate is designed to meet the demand for cybersecurity professionals.
Certificate completion results in mastery of fundamentals of computer hardware and software,
networks, and security; ethical hacking; cyber analytics, and legal issues surrounding cybersecurity.
Career and employment opportunities in cybersecurity include cybersecurity analyst, ethical hacker,
forensics, cyber related law enforcement, and cyber technical support specialist roles. Certificate
completion may help prepare individuals for Windows, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+,
Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), PenTest+, Linux Professional/Red Hat Certified System Administrator
(RHCSA) professional certification exams, and other cyber-related certifications.
Required courses:
ADM 100
Introduction to the Administration of Justice
3
or ADM 100H
Introduction to the Administration of Justice (Honors)
or CSIT 120
Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
CSIT 180
Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software
4
CSIT 181
Fundamentals of Computer Networking
3
CSIT 182
Fundamentals of Computer Security
3
CSIT 183
Windows Server
3
CSIT 184
Linux Server
3
CSIT 186
Cybersecurity: Analyst
3
CSIT 188
Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacker
3
CSIT 195
IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development
1
or CSIT 286
Professional Certification Preparation
or CSIT 292
Internship Studies
or CSIT 299
Occupational Cooperative Work Experience
Total Units:
26
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Certificate of Proficiency
Certiport IC3 Digital Literacy
This certificate offers individuals and job seekers the foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary to be successful in a wide variety of careers that involve computers and the Internet. Core
competencies include computing fundamentals, working in an Internet or networked environment,
word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications skills and techniques. Certificate
completion may help prepare individuals for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, with competencies
covered mapping to the IC3 Global Standard 4, 5, Fast Track, and Spark professional certification
exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 101
3
CSIT 110
3
CSIT 165
3
Total Units:
9
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Certificate of Proficiency
Business Productivity Software Applications Essentials
This certificate offers individuals the opportunity to master basic business productivity software
applications skills and techniques necessary for successful careers and employment in jobs in any
industry. Coursework offers a foundation for working with applications necessary to perform essential
baseline computer job functions proficiently. Depending on which electives are chosen, certificate
completion may help individuals prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel,
Access, and PowerPoint professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 110
3
Select at least 6 elective units from the following courses:
6
CSIT 101
CSIT 125
CSIT 128
CSIT 131
CSIT 134
CSIT 137
CSIT 149
Total Units:
9
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Certificate of Proficiency
Certiport Microsoft Office
Completing this certificate will enhance employability in business settings where the use of Microsoft
Office business productivity software applications are a vital job function. Each course in this
certificate offers a comprehensive overview (core through expert level skills and techniques), starting
with fundamentals and finishing with advanced features. In addition, certificate completion may help
prepare individuals for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and
Microsoft Office Master professional certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 125
Microsoft Word for Business
3
CSIT 128
Microsoft Excel for Business
3
CSIT 131
Microsoft Access for Business
3
CSIT 134
Microsoft PowerPoint for Business
3
Total Units:
12
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Certificate of Proficiency
Emerging Technologies
This certificate offers individuals the opportunity to explore emerging technologies in information
technology and is meant to enhance current or future employment and career opportunities.
Emphasis is placed on the rapidly changing landscape of computers, information, and technology and
understanding how trends in these areas may impact current and future society, business and
industry. Depending on which courses are chosen, certificate completion may help individuals
prepare for CompTIA A+ professional certification exam.
Required courses:
CSIT 123
3
or CSIT 137
CSIT 155
3-4
or CSIT 180
CSIT 160
3
or CSIT 165
Total Units:
9-10
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Certificate of Proficiency
CompTIA IT Core Essentials
This certificate offers individuals the opportunity to master skills and abilities necessary to meet the
demand for CompTIA entry level professional certifications. Certificate completers will be prepared in
fundamentals of computer hardware and software, networks, and security while obtaining
foundational skills necessary to be successful in information communications essential to successful
careers in retail sales of computers, handheld devices, networking services or cell phones, Help Desk
and User Support. Certificate completion helps prepare individuals for CompTIA A+, Network+, and
Security+ certification exams.
Required courses:
CSIT 180
4
CSIT 181
3
CSIT 182
3
Total Units:
10