The Computer Information Technology
curriculum prepares the student to manage a computer network, connect
and represent that network to the Internet community, and service
and support network hardware and software. The student will also learn
business skills needed to relate to the business community a CIT professional
frequently serves. Hesston College is a Novell Authorized Training
Partner (NATP) and a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic
Alliance.
Courses in the CIT program prepare
the student for internationally recognized professional certifications
including Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified
Professional (MCP), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, and Certified Internet
Webmaster (CIW). An emphasis on hands-on training in the well-equipped
Computer Information Technology lab integrates theory, practice, and
professional techniques.
Specific courses and certification
requirements are subject to industry changes. The college reserves
the right to make substitutions in the program requirements as necessary
to offer the most current opportunities for students.
Required Program Courses: 33 hours (grade of C or
better required):
- Computer Core (required): Web Authoring and Publishing (3), Web Site Design (3), Microsoft Windows Workstation Administration (3), Microsoft Windows Server Administration (3), Computer NetWare Administration (3), Networking Technologies (3), Service and Support (3), Computer Programming I (3).
- Business electives (Choose three): Microeconomics (3), Financial Accounting I (3), Business Communication (3), Management (3), Marketing and Sales (3), Entrepreneurship (3).
Plan of Study
1st year - College Orientation/Success (1 hour),
writing course (3), oral communication option (3), Biblical Literature
(3), social science course (3), Fitness Concepts (1), business and
computer information technology courses (12), elective courses (6).
Also meet math competency requirements.
2nd year - natural science course (4), humanities course (3), second HC Distinctive course (3), remaining program courses (12), elective courses (9).
Computer Information Technology Links:
Computer Information Technology Department
Business/Computer Information Technology
course descriptions