Information Technology Specialist (ITS) Program

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements
Minimum Requirements: 33 credits Credits

1. Complete the general university requirements

2. Complete the following certificate requirements. 15
 

Written Communications  
  ENGL 111X—Introduction to Academic Writing (3)
      or ABUS 170—Business English (3)
      or approved applied written communication course (3)
3

Computation  
  ABUS 155—Business Math (3)
      or approved math course at the 100-level or above (3)
3

Human Relations  
  ABUS 154--Human Relations (3)
      or other program approved discipline-based human relations course or
           discipline-based courses with embedded human relations content. (3)
3

3. Complete the following ITS major core courses:*  

  CIOS 128 -- Using and Configuring PC Operating Systems (3)
      or CIOS 110—Microcomputer Operating Systems (3)
3

  CIOS 130 -- Microcomputer Word Processing 3

  CIOS 135 -- Microcomputer Spreadsheets 3

  CIOS 146 -- Using Internet Tools and Technologies (3)
      or CIOS 246 -- Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies (3)
3

4. Complete 9 credits from the following (or demonstrate competency):*  
  CIOS 105—Computer Software Applications (3)
CIOS 110—Microcomputer Operating Systems (3)
CIOS 133—Microcomputer Presentation Software (3)
CIOS 210—Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting (3)
CIOS 233—Desktop Publishing (3)
CIOS 240—Microcomputer Databases (3)
CIOS 246—Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies (3)
CIOS 251—Integrated Software (3)
CIOS 255—Microcomputer Graphics (3)
CIOS 256—Internet Authoring and Design (3)
CIOS 275—Information Technology: Special Topics **** (3)
9

5. Complete CIOS electives* 3

6.
Pass a certification review of the following skill areas:
  • Application Skills
  • Operating Systems Skills
  • Hardware Skills
  • Networking Skills
  • Troubleshooting Skills
 

8. Minimum credits require 33

* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
**** May be repeated for different topics.
Note:  Upon admission to the certificate or degree program, each student will be assigned a mentor/committee chairperson who will be responsible for determining the student’s current level of competency in the various skill areas; assisting the student in determining the courses/experiences necessary for gaining competency in the deficient skill areas; setting up the student’s committee to consist of the mentor and at least one other individual who may be a UA faculty member, an adjunct faculty member, or an expert in the student’s community; arranging for practica experiences in the student’s community; and organizing the committee’s final assessment of the student’s work and recommending award of the certificate or degree.

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