Information Technology Specialist

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact: Dr. Michael Malone, mmalone@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The IT Specialist program prepares students for entry-level positions in the information technology field. IT Specialists work with the software and hardware of computer systems and networks, maintain and troubleshoot computer systems and networks, help install software and hardware, and provide customer service to end users within a network.

First Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
ENGL 111College Writing

3
 
MATH 161Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

3
Or
MATH 163College Algebra for Calculus

3
 
MST 115IT Essentials

3
MST 118Networking I

3
Total Credit Hours:19

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
IST 100Computer Applications

3
MST 117Linux Essentials

3
MST 128Networking II

3
MST 218Server Administration I

3
PHYS 100Survey of Physics

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 34

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GOVT 121National and State Government

3
MST 217Network Security

3
MST 219Server Administration II

3
MST 228Networking III

3
MST 227Introduction to Programming

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MST 135IT Customer Service & Support

3
MST 220Server Administration III

3
MST 235IT Practicum & Survey

3
MST 297Coordinated Internship Project

3
SCOM 110Public Speaking

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 30

Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to verbally and nonverbally communicate in a professional manner.
  • Apply skills learned to troubleshoot computer and network issues in a timely fashion.
  • Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of computer systems, both hardware and software.
  • Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of networking systems, both hardware and software.