Qualify for entry-level employment as a computer support specialist, utilizing
skills in networking, programming, and applications support by successfully completing
program requirements and select areas of emphasis.
See also
- Degree Requirements for Information Technology programs
- Course descriptions in the LCC Catalog
- Distribution lists in the LCC Catalog
Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.
First Quarter
Laptop requirements for IT students:
- Processor: Recommended - Intel Core i5 (12th gen or better) or higher; OR AMD Ryzen 5 or higher.
- Note for Intel CPU's: Pentium and Celeron processors not recommended. At this point, Qualcomm’s ARM based processors are also not recommended due to potential compatibility issues with some programs.
- RAM: Recommended 16 GB DDR4 or DDR5 RAM.
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home; recommended: Windows 11 Pro. Note: MacOS, MacBooks, ChromeOS and Chromebooks will not work for the IT program. CoPilot PC’s might work, but there might be compatibility issues.
- Hard drive: minimum: 512 GB SSD; recommended: 1 TB GB NVME or larger.
- WiFi: minimum: 802.11ac (WiFi 5); recommended: 802.11 or ax (Wifi 6 or higher).
- MATH 087/097: Essentials of Pre-College Math II/III (5 credits)
- MATH 079 or TECH 079. placement exam or instructor permission*
- IT 100: IT Fundamentals (5 credits)
- BUS 100: Foundations of Business Success (3 credits)
- COLL 101: College Success 101 (2 credits)
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Second Quarter
- MATH& 107: Math in Society (5 credits)
- MATH 098/99 or MATH 087/097 with a C or better*
- IT 141: PC Technician I (4 credits)
- IT 100 with a C or better or instructor permission*
- IT 102: Introduction to Internet Theory, Application, and Web Page Design (5 credits)
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Third Quarter
- CS 170: Fundamentals of Computer Programming (5 credits)
- MATH 088 or MATH 097 with a C or better and knowledge of Windows is required; or instructor permission*
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- ENGL 099 or TECH 105 with a C or better*
- IT 142: PC Technician II (4 credits)
- IT 141 with a C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Fourth Quarter
- IT 140: Configuring Windows Operating Systems (4 credits)
- IT 100 with a C or better*
- BTEC 131: Introduction to Spreadsheets (5 credits)
- BUS 144: Management of Human Relations OR SOC& 101 Sociology (5 credits)
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Fifth Quarter
- BUS 150: Customer Service/Management (5 credits)
- Choose one elective - consult adviser (5 credits)
- CS 275: Object-Oriented Programming (5 credits)
- CS 170 with a C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Sixth Quarter
- Choose one elective - consult adviser (5 credits)
- BTEC 135: Advanced Data Analysis (5 credits)
- BTEC 131 with a C or better*
- ENGL& 235: Technical Writing (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101 with a C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Seventh Quarter
- IT 211: Introduction to Networking (5 credits)
- IT 140 with a C or better*
- IT 230: Database Development (5 credits)
- BTEC 135 with a C or better*
Eighth Quarter
- IT 212: Installing and Configuring Windows Server (5 credits)
- IT 211 with a C or better*
- IT 288: Cooperative Work Experience (1-15 credit)
- IT 294: Career Success (2 credits)
- IT 249: Linux Operating Systems (5 credits)
- IT 140 and IT 211 each with a C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
Ninth Quarter
- IT 220: Intro to cloud computing (3 credits)
- IT 140 or IT 211 with a C or better*
- IT 235: Introduction to Big Data (5 credits)
- IT 230 with a C or better*
- IT 260: Info Tech Security (5 credits)
- IT 211 with a C or better*
*Pre- and/or co-requisite(s)
1. Essentials Pre-College Math II/III
MATH 087/097 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): MATH 079 or TECH 079, placement exam or instructor permission
2. IT Fundamentals
IT 100 (5 credits)
3. Foundations of Business Success
BUS 100 (3 credits)
4. College Success 101
COLL 101 (5 credits)
5. Math in Society
MATH& 107 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): MATH 098/99 or MATH 087/097 with a C or better
6. PC Technician I
IT 141 (4 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 100 with a C or better
7. Introduction to Internet Theory, Application, and Web Page Design
IT 102 (5 credits)
8. Fundamentals of Computer Programming
CS 170 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): MATH 088 or MATH 097 with a C or better and knowledge of Windows is required; or instructor
permission
9. English Composition I
ENGL& 101 (5 credits)
Pre- and co-requisite(s): ENGL 099 or TECH 105 with a C or better
10. PC Technician II
IT 142 (4 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 141 with a C or better
11. Configuring Windows Operating Systems
IT 140 (4 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 100 with a C or better
12. Introduction to Spreadsheets
BTEC 131 (5 credits)
13. Management of Human Relations
BUS 144 (5 credits)
14. Customer Service/Management
BUS 150 (5 credits)
15. Elective
Choose one elective - consult with adviser (5 credits)
16. Object-Oriented Programming
CS 275 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): CS 170 with a C or better
17. Elective
Choose one elective - consult with adviser (5 credits)
18. Advanced Data Analysis
BTEC 135 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): BTEC 131 with a C or better
19. Technical Writing
ENGL& 235 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): ENGL& 101 with a C or better
20. Introduction to Networking
IT 211 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 140 with a C or better
21. Linux Operating Systems
IT 249 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 140 and IT 211 each with a C or better
22. Database Development
IT 230 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): BTEC 135 with a C or better
23. Installing and Configuring Windows Server
IT 212 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 211 with a C or better
24. Cooperative Work Experience
IT 288 (1-15 credit)
25. Career Success
IT 294 (2 credits)
26. Intro to Cloud Computing
IT 220 (3 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 140 or IT 211 with a C or better
27. Introduction to Big Data
IT 235 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 230 with a C or better
28. Info Tech Security
IT 260 (5 credits)
Pre- and/or co-requisite(s): IT 211 with a C or better
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