COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYThe ProgramThe Information Technology Program is designed to provide students with real world, hands on experience in the field of computer networking. This includes instruction in computer hardware, software, web design, routers, and the underlying technology upon which networks, such as the internet, are founded.

KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

SKCTC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

Program Requirements All students are required to take the General Education Core and the Technical Core. A student must also choose one or more of the tracks on the back page in which to specialize. Only one track is required for the degree. However, a student may elect to choose courses from another track in order to fulfill technical elective requirements. In doing so many students choose to “double major” and graduate from both tracks.

Upon completion of the General Education Core, the Technical Core, and one of the tracks, a student will earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology.

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is a recognized Cisco Training andSupport Center.

AccreditationSoutheast Kentucky Community & Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, (404)679-4500.

Employment Opportunities Graduates with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology with the network administration option will be qualified for entry-level positions in installation and administration of local and wide area networks in medium to large businesses and organizations, and computer network administration positions in small businesses. Moreover, many school systems, higher education institutions, churches and other community organizations employ IT graduates.

For those students interested in specific training without the need or desire to enter a full degree program, Southeast also offers a number of stand-alone certificate programs to choose from. A certificate program offers very specific training on one area of Information Technology without the requiring the additional course loadassociated with a degree. Such areas include MicrosoftOperating Systems (MCTS, MCSA), Computer repair (A+ Prep), Computer Security (Security + Prep), Cisco Network Administration (CCNA, CCENT) or a well-rounded sampling of all fields (CIT Fundamentals).

Should a student complete one or more certificate programs and desire to progress further, all credits earned toward Computer Information Technology Certificates can be applied toward a C.I.T. Associate of Applied Science Degree.

CERTIFICATESA + Prep Certificate

Security + Prep Certificate

Network + Prep Certificate

C.I.T. Fundamentals Certificate

Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Networking Enhanced (CCNA)

Information Security Specialist

Computer Tech Basic

Computer Technician Certificate

Computer Support Technician

Microsoft Network Administrator (MCSA)

Productivity Software Specialist

CurriculumAssociate Degree of Applied Science in ComputerInformation Technology

General Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSENG 101 Writing 3 MAT 126 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher) 3 Social / Behavioral Science Course 3 Heritage/Humanities Course 3 Natural Science Course 3 Subtotal: 15

Technical CoreCOURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSCIT 105 Intro to Computers 3CIT 120 Computational Thinking 3CIT 111 Computer Hardware & Software 4CIT 180 Security Fundamentals 3CIT 170 Introduction to Database Design 3 Approved Level 1 Networking Course 4 Approved Level 1 Programming Language 3CIT 293 Employability Studies 1 Subtotal: 24

All tracks are designed to correspond to industry certifications such as the Microsoft MCTS & MCSA, Cisco CCNA, A+, Network +, Security +, GIS, etc.

Other track options are available. See catalog for further details.

Applications Track COURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSCIT 130 Productivity Software 3 Approved Business or Management Course 3 Approved CIT Technical Course 3 Completion of Applications Track Sequence 12 - Business Software Specialist or - Computer Support or - Geographical Information Systems or - Software Support (See KCTCS Catalog for these sequences) Track Subtotal: 21

Microsoft Windows Administration Track COURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSCIT 213 Microsoft Client 3CIT 214 Microsoft Server Configuration 3CIT 215 Microsoft Server Administration 3CIT 216 Microsoft Server Advanced 3 Technical Electives * 9-12 Track Subtotal: 21 - 24

Cisco Networking Associate TrackCOURSE DESCRIPTION: CREDITSCisco Exploration Curriculum CIT 167 Routing and Switching Essentials 4CIT 209 Scaling Networks 4CIT 212 Connecting Networks 4 Technical Electives * 9-12 Track Subtotal: 21 - 24

Cumberland Campus700 College Road

Cumberland, KY 40823

Computer Information TechnologyMichael Epling(606) 589-3046

michael.epling@kctcs.edu

Revised 2017