IT Professional Certificate (2404)
This certificate builds upon previous information technology proficiency skills by providing professional competencies as well as an additional breadth and depth. It is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions requiring a professional level of computer knowledge and skills. It also fulfills one of the designated steps leading to completion for all of the IT degree concentrations.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of a minimum of 24 credits in ITCS/ITDB/ITIS/ITON courses 1 | 24 | |
| Select courses from the Business Management Electives list | 6 | |
| OR | ||
| Select courses from the Information Technology & Computer Science Focus Areas listed below | 34 | |
| Certificate Total: 30-34 | ||
| 1 | Information Technology and Computer Science (IT&CS) credits earned through the IT Foundations and/or IT Specialist Certificates can be applied to the IT Professional Certificate. |
Business Management Electives
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 1300 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSM 2000 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSM 2400 | Business Communication | 3 |
Information Technology and Computer Science (IT&CS) Focus Areas
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Web Concepts Focus Area | ||
| GRDS 1375 | Computer Graphics AI, ID and PS | 3 |
| GRDS 1800 | Introduction to User Experience Design | 3 |
| ITCS 1010 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| ITCS 1820 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| ITCS 2120 | JavaScript Programming I | 3 |
| ITCS 2155 | PHP Programming | 3 |
| ITCS 2188 | Advanced Concepts in Web Development | 3 |
| ITIS 1007 | Principles of Information Technology and Computer Science | 3 |
| ITON 1205 | Network+ and Networking Essentials | 2 |
| ITON 1748 | Linux Administration I | 3 |
| PHOT 2300 | Introduction to Digital Photo Imaging | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Focus Area | ||
| BUSM 1300 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CNET 1100 | Cisco Networking Technology I | 2 |
| CNET 1200 | Cisco Networking Technology II | 2 |
| CNET 1735 | Cisco Cyber Operations | 3 |
| CNET 2720 | Cisco Network Security: Managing Security | 3 |
| ITCS 1010 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| ITCS 1870 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| ITIS 1007 | Principles of Information Technology and Computer Science | 3 |
| ITIS 1355 | Security+ and Security Essentials | 3 |
| ITIS 1360 | Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 3 |
| ITIS 2015 | Information Technology Project Management | 3 |
| ITIS 2355 | Security Investigation and Penetration Studies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics Focus Area | ||
| ITCS 1010 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| ITCS 1870 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| ITCS 1880 | R Programming I | 3 |
| ITDB 1401 | SQL Programming and Database Design | 3 |
| ITDB 1405 | Oracle PL/SQL Programming | 2 |
| ITDB 1406 | Microsoft SQL Concepts | 2 |
| ITDB 1450 | Visualization Tools for Data Analytics | 2 |
| ITDB 2500 | Data Analytics | 3 |
| ITIS 1007 | Principles of Information Technology and Computer Science | 3 |
| ITIS 1520 | Microsoft Office Excel: Skills and Techniques | 3 |
| MATH 1550 | Statistics | 4 |
| Select course(s) from the Business Management Electives list | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Software System Design Focus Area | ||
| ITCS 1010 | Programming Logic | 3 |
| ITCS 1820 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| or ITCS 1825 | Programming I for iOS | |
| ITCS 1870 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| ITCS 2080 | Fundamentals of Software Engineering | 3 |
| ITCS 2873 | Python Programming II | 3 |
| ITCS 2875 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| ITDB 1401 | SQL Programming and Database Design | 3 |
| ITIS 1007 | Principles of Information Technology and Computer Science | 3 |
| ITON 1205 | Network+ and Networking Essentials | 2 |
| ITON 1310 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| ITON 1748 | Linux Administration I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |