College of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog - Spring 2024

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Information Technology Minor

Requirements

To earn the Information Technology Minor, students must complete 24 credits of TECH courses as outlined below. This will comprise of completing all unique courses from the IT Service Management certificate and the CompTIA A+ certificate. Cybersecurity must be taken as well along with one elective.

IT Service Management Certificate

TECH 160Introduction to Computing

3
TECH 200Hardware Installation and Maintenance

3
TECH 325Networking

3
TECH 201IT Helpdesk

3
TECH 300Operating Systems and Cloud Environments

3

CompTIA A+ Course

TECH 202CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation

3

Cybersecurity Course

TECH 362Cybersecurity

3

Elective Courses

Select any elective course from the following options:

TECH 311Security Policies & Procedures

3
TECH 342Database Development

3
TECH 301Agile Project Management

3
TECH 340Python

3
TECH 423Linux Administration

3

Total Credit Hours: 24

Outcomes

  1. Design effective technology-based solutions integrated into the user’s environment. 
  2. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to generate possible solutions to technology related problems. 
  3. Communicate effectively with clients and peers verbally and in writing. 
  4. Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation. 
  5. Demonstrate independent learning through research, preparation, and presentation of a solution of a technology problem. 
  6. Describe the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, and policy issues.