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College Catalog 2022-2023 
    
College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IT Fundamentals Certificate


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Certificate of Completion: 47 credits

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter or Spring Quarter

This is a three-quarter certificate option that introduces students to fundamental concepts in information technology (IT): computer programming, hardware and networking, basic web design, and relational databases. Students may choose to continue in the Computer Science AAS or AAS-T options. Graduates of the IT Fundamentals certificate program are qualified for entry-level jobs in website development, database management, and IT help desk support.

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Work effectively on diverse teams. 
  • Manage computer hardware across more than one platform. 
  • Create functional web pages. 
  • Work with and implement basic functionality of relational databases. 
  • Write clean code in at least one industry-standard programming language. 

Program Requirements


Below is the suggested course sequence for students who enter in fall quarter. The course sequence for other entry points may vary. 

GPA Requirements


  • Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum grade for each CNT and CSI course: 2.0
  • Minimum grade for all other courses: 1.0

*Note: Clinical & Field-Based Experience courses require a Satisfactory (S) grade.

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