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Computer Information Technology department, Business/Computer information technology course descriptions
Computer Information Technology Major
Degree: Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
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):
At least half of the following must be completed at Hesston College. 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), Exploring Business (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).