INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Certificate Minimum 29 hours Career & Technical Education • Certificate • Minimum 2.25 OGPA • Major Code: CINF Fall Semester Credit Hrs Spring Semester Credit Hrs 3 IT 119 Basic Software Applications 3 IT 151 Operating Systems 4 IT 153 IT Essentials I 4 IT 195 Computer Security I 4 IT 155 Fundamentals of UNIX 4 IT 217 LAN Administration 3 IT 215 Network Fundamentals 4 IT ELECTIVE 14 Total Hours 15 Total Hours Placement test scores are not required for this program. Electives: IT 110-2 Basic Computer Assembly & Repair, IT 111-2 Intro to Information Technology, IT 113-2 Social Networking & Web 2.0, IT 114-2 Introductory Operating Systems, IT 115-2 Introductory Word Processing, IT 116-2 Introductory Spreadsheets, IT 117-2 Introductory Databases, IT 118-2 Introductory Presentation Software, IT 130-4 Fundamentals of Electricity, IT 131-2 Introductory Web Design, IT132-2 Introductory Programming, IT 133-3 Systems Analysis, IT 135-3 Advanced Software Applications, IT 170-2 Computer Network Gaming, IT 171-3 Introduction to Game Design, IT 173-3 Programming I, IT 191-3 Fundamentals of Web Design, IT 190-3 Web Site Development, IT 196-4 Computer Security II, IT 210 -2 Introductory Networking, IT 216-4 Router Theory and Technology, IT 218-4 Wide Area Networks, IT 219-4 LAN Switching and Wireless, IT 230-4 Internship, IT 271-3 Database Management, IT 290-4 Selected Topics This certificate prepares students to test for industry standard certification such as Microsoft Certified Professional, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Linux+ and CompTIA Network. This Information Technology (IT) Program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the areas of computer repair and computer network administration. This program specialized in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of computers and networks. Occupational information about this program is available at O*NET online www.onetonline.org. Once at that website enter the SOC Code that is listed for this program. O*NET – SOC Code: 15-1151.00 15-1152.00 Career Opportunities: Major Employers: Computer Network System Administrator, Local Area Network Public and Private Utilities, Manufacturing and Industrial Plants, Banking Administrator, Computer Technician, Network Installation Technician, Firms, Insurance Firms, Medical Facilities, Law Firms, Government Computer Hardware Repair Technician Agencies, Colleges and Universities, School Systems, Newspaper and other Publishing Firms, Communication Companies, Electronic Companies, Computer Equipment Sales, Computer Equipment Services Agencies, Data Processing Service Firms, Transportation Companies, Retail Stores 02/20 Southeastern Illinois College • 3575 College Road • Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 • 618-252-5400 • www.sic.edu 90 Southeastern Illinois College • 3575 College Road • Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 • 618-252-5400 • www.sic.edu