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Computer Information Technology

Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Network Administrator Track
Software Developer Track
Web Developer Track
MIS/Project Management Track
Game Developer Track

Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) Discovery Certificate
Computer Literacy Certificate
Database Specialist Certificate
Information Security Certificate
Network Administrator Certificate
Software Developer Certificate
System Z Foundations Certificate

 

The Computer Information Technology curriculum provides graduates with a foundation of logic, programming, operating systems, applications, systems analysis, and networking through a core set of courses. Learners may choose to specialize in Network Administrator, Software Developer, User Support, or Web Developer. CIT offers a number of industry subject-specific certificates in database, networking, hardware/software, and applications.

Upon completion of the associate degree in Computer Information Technology, Network Administrator Track, the graduate will be able to:

Upon completion of the associate degree in Computer Information Technology, Software Developer Track, the graduate will be able to:

Upon completion of the associate degree in Computer Information Technology, Web Developer, the graduate will be able to:

Upon completion of the associate degree in Computer Information Technology, MIS/Project Management, the graduate will be able to:

Upon completion of the associate degree in Computer Information Technology, Game Developer, the graduate will be able to:

In addition to many of the Computer Information Technology competencies, a graduate with a Certificate in the Software Developer Track will be able to:

In addition to many of the Computer Information Technology competencies, a graduate with a Certificate in Database Specialist will be able to:

In addition to many of the Computer Information Technology competencies, a graduate with a Certificate in Information Security will be able to:

In addition to many of the Computer Information Technology competencies, a graduate with a Certificate in Network Administration will be able to:

In working toward the Computer Literacy Certificate, the student will learn the fundamental components and terminology of personal computer hardware and software basic concepts. This certificate is designed for beginning computer users to develop computer literacy skills. Upon completion of the Computer Literacy Certificate, the student will be able to:

The Cisco CCNA Discovery Certificate is a curriculum that provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience, and soft-skills development to prepare students for entry-level careers in IT and networking. The curriculum focuses on networking for simple home or small office networks to complex enterprise networks. Students are introduced to advanced technologies such as voice, video, wireless and security and gain hands-on experience with switches, routers, cables and other networking technologies. The Cisco Discovery Certificate curriculum prepares students for two different Cisco certification exams, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
 
The System Z Foundations Certificate was developed to address industry’s continuing need for skilled professionals with mainframe skills. This certificate was designed by area companies and IBM Corporation, which will provide access to hardware/software, course materials/speaker notes, student textbooks, etc. The System Z Foundations certificate is a 4- course sequence focused on the basics of enterprise networking. This certificate is designed for individuals with significant working experience in IT or current students with the permission of the instructor.
 
Note: Some courses may require prerequisites, please ensure to fulfill required prerequisites or meet with your program advisor to discuss.

Specific Certificate Admissions Information
Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Certificate programs.

Database Specialist Certificate
•      Complete MATH 102 and faculty advisor approval
 
Information Security Certificate
•      CIT 151 Networking 1
 
Network Administrator Certificate
•      Complete CIT 151 Networking 1
 
Software Developer Certificate
•      MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra
•       Work experience approved by the Department Chair

Computer Information Technology Associate Degree, Network Administrator Track

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 101 PC Applications  3
CIT 103 Computer Concepts and Logic  3
CIT 121 PC Operating Systems  3
CIT 151 Networking 1  3
ENGL 101   Beginning Composition  3
BMGT 257  Project Management Principles  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 18
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 102C     PC Applications 2 Module 3 (Access)  1
CIT 123 Workstation Installation and Configuration  3
CIT 251 Networking 2  3
MATH 104  Intermediate Algebra  5
MKTG 226  Customer Services Principles and Practices  4
ENGL 102   Essay and Research  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 175 Systems Analysis 1  4
CIT 233 Expert Access  3
CIT 250 Network Comm. Systems  3
CIT 252   Enterprise Networking 4
ACCT 269   Foundations of Accounting  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 171 Database Administration/SQL  4
CIT 253 TCP/IP  3
CIT 255 Server Admin I  4
IMMT 112   Fundamentals of Interactive Design  3
LAWE 215  Introduction to Cyberlaw  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 163 Visual Basic 1  4
CIT 257 Network Security  3
CIT 271 Data Mining and Data Warehousing  4
HUM XXX  Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, or 224  5
COMM 204 Technical Writing  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 6 . .
CIT 258 Wireless Networking  3
CIT 290/299 CIT Seminar/Practicum 5
or .
CIT 282 Capstone Web/Net 5
SSCI XXX   SSCI 100, 101, 102, 104, or 105  5
COMM 105 Speech 3
or .
COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 16
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS . 108

Computer Information Technology Associate Degree, Software Developer Track

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 101 PC Applications I  3
CIT 103 Computer Concepts and Logic  3
MATH 104 Intermediate Algebra  5
ACCT 269  Foundations of Accounting  5
ENGL 101  Beginning Composition  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 121 PC Operating Systems  3
CIT 163 Visual Basic 1  4
CIT 175 Systems Analysis 1  4
ENGL 102  Essay and Research  3
CIT 110 Unified Modeling Language  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 145 HTML  3
CIT 151 Networking 1  3
CIT 263 Visual Basic 2  4
CIT 275 Systems Analysis 2  4
MKTG 226 Customer Services Principles and Practices  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 18
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 147 JavaScript Fundamentals  3
CIT 179 C# Programming I  4
CIT 169 Java Programming 1   3
CIT 173 Database Programming  3
CIT 264 Visual Basic 3  4
COMM 105 Speech 3
or .
COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 20
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 279 C# Programming 2  4
CIT 269 Java Programming 2  3
CIT 273 Database Systems  3
COMM 204 Technical Writing  3
HUM XXX HUM 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, or 224  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 18
 Quarter 6 . .
CIT290/299 CIT Seminar/Practicum 5
or .
CIT 281 Capstone for Software Developer  5
BMGT 111 Management  5
IMMT 122  Digital Media Preparation  3
SSCI XXX  SSCI 100, 101, 102, 104, 105   5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 18
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS . 110

Computer Information Technology Associate Degree, Web Developer Track

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 101 PC Applications I  3
CIT 103 Computer Concepts and Logic  3
MATH 104  Intermediate Algebra  5
SSCI XXX   Social Sciences 100, 101, 102, 104, 105  5
ENGL 101   Beginning Composition  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 121 PC Operating Systems  3
CIT 102 PC Applications 2  3
CIT 139 Web Essentials  3
CIT 175 Systems Analysis 1  4
ENGL 102   Essay and Research  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 16
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 145 HTML  3
CIT 163 Visual Basic 1  4
CIT 233 Expert Access  3
COMM 207 Writing for the Web  3
IMMT 112   Fundamentals of Interactive Design  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 16
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 212 Web Database Development  3
CIT 151 Networking 1  3
CIT 169 Java Programming 1  3
MKTG 111  Marketing Principles  5
ACCT 269   Foundations of Accounting  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 147 JavaScript Fundamentals  3
CIT 213 Designing an e-Commerce Website  3
CIT 269 Java Programming 2  3
COMM 204 Technical Writing  3
MKTG 226  Customer Service Principles and Practices  4
IMMT 262   Web Publishing Site Design  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 20
 Quarter 6 . .
CIT 171 Database Administration/SQL  4
CIT290/299 CIT Seminar/Practicum (or) CIT 282 Capstone Web/Net 5
HUM XXX  HUM 111, 112, 113, 151, 152 or 224  5
COMM 105 Speech 3
or .
COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS . 107

Vocational Education Transfer Option with The Ohio State University College of Education

The Computer Information Technology, Web Developer program at Columbus State has completed an articulation agreement with the Technical Education and Training Program of the Ohio State University College of Education.  This agreement allows Computer Information Technology, Web Developer students to complete their associate degree at Columbus State, transfer their credits to Ohio State, and complete a baccalaureate degree in Technical Education and Training.  Students completing the Ohio State program may be eligible for certification by the Ohio Department of Education to teach in related high school career and technical education programs throughout the State of Ohio. Interested students should contact their Columbus State department chairperson for curriculum requirements and additional details. Please note that course requirements for this transfer option may differ from the standard plan of study published in the catalog.

Computer Information Technology Associate Degree, MIS/Project Management Track

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1
CIT 101 PC Applications I  3
CIT 103 Computer Concepts and Logic  3
MATH 104  Intermediate Algebra  5
ACCT 269   Foundations of Accounting  5
ENGL 101   Beginning Composition  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 121 PC Operating Systems  3
CIT 163 Visual Basic 1  4
CIT 110 Unified Modeling Language  3
ENGL 102   Essay and Research  3
BMGT 257  Project Management  3
IMMT 122   Digital Media Preparation  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 175 Systems Analysis 1  4
CIT 151 Networking 1  3
CIT 263 Visual Basic 2  4
BMGT 111  Management  5
MKTG 226  Customer Service Principles and Practices  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 20
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 275 Systems Analysis II   4
CIT 173 Database Programming  3
CIT 264 Visual Basic 3  4
CIT 130 MIS II: Project Management Fundamentals  3
COMM 105 Speech 3
or .
COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 230 MIS III: Project Management Case Studies  3
CIT 251 Networking II  3
CIT 273 Database Systems  3
COMM 200 Business Communications  3
HUM XXX  HUM 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, or 224  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 6 . .
CIT 137 Advanced Information Presentation  3
CIT290/299 Seminar and Practicum 5
or .
CIT 281 Capstone for Software Developer  5
SSCI XXX   SSCI 100, 101, 102, 104, 105  5
CIT XXX Technical Elective  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS . 109
 Technical Elective..
CIT 241 An Intro. to the Mainframe – z/OS Basics  4
CIT 242 An Intro. to the Mainframe – Lg Scale Commercial  4
CIT 243 An Intro. to the Mainframe – Networking  4
CIT 244 An Intro. to the Mainframe – Security 4

Computer Information Technology Associate Degree, Game Developer Track

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
ENGL 101 Beginning Composition  3
IMMT 115 Survey of Digital Gaming Industry  3
MATH 148 College Algebra  5
HUM XXX HUM 111, 112, 113, 151, 152 or 224  5
CIT 103 Computer Concepts and Logic  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 2 . .
IMMT 188 Introduction to 3D Game Production  4
MATH 150 Pre-Calculus  5
IMMT 236 3D Modeling  4
CIT 121 PC Operating Systems  3
CIT 120 Foundations of Game Programming 1  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 20
 Quarter 3 . .
MATH 151 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I  5
CIT 167 C++ Programming  4
CIT 127 Structured Programming  4
CIT 128 Concepts of 3D Graphics  4
ENGL 102 Essay and Research  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 20
 Quarter 4 . .
COMM 207     Writing for the Web  3
CIT 206 Foundations of Game Programming 2  4
CIT 227 Data Structures and Algorithms  4
CIT 228 Computer Graphics 1  4
CIT 245 Introductions to Game Prototyping and Development  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 19
 Quarter 5 . .
MATH 152      Calculus and Analytic Geometry II  5
CIT 229 Computer Graphics 2  4
CIT 246 Game Development Project – Part 1  3
PHYS 117  College Physics: Mechanics & Heat  5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 17
 Quarter 6 . .
COMM 105 Speech 3
or .
COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion  3
CIT 226 Digital Audio/Video Programming  3
CIT 247 Game Development Project – Part 2  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 9
TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS . 104

Computer Literacy Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 095 Computer File Management  1
CIT 100 Computer Literacy  1
Quarter 2
CIT 094 Web Learning Tools..................................................... 1
Quarter 3 . .
CIT 101 PC Applications I  3
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 6

Database Specialist Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 233 Expert Access  3
CIT 175 Systems Analysis 1  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 7
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 171 Database Administration/SQL  4
CIT 173 Database Programming  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 7
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 273 Database Systems  3
CIT 271 Data Mining and Data Warehousing  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 7
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 163 Visual Basic 1  4
CIT 200 Certification Review  1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 5
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 26

Information Security Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 257 Network Security  3
CIT 258 Wireless Networking  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 6
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 259 Advanced Network Security  3
CIT 260 Web Security  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 6
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 276 Information Security Audit  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 3
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 277 Computer Forensics  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 3
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 278 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 3
 Quarter 6 . .
CIT 200 Certification Review  1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 1
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 22

Network Administrator Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 250 Network Communication Systems  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS  3
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 251 Networking 2  3
CIT 253 TCP/IP  3
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS  6
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 252 Enterprise Networking  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS  4
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 255 Server Administration 1  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS  4
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 257 Network Security  3
CIT 258 Wireless Networking  3
CIT 200 Certification Test Review  1
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 7
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 24

Software Developer Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 145 HTML  3
CIT 179 C# Programming 1  4
CIT 163 Visual Basic 1  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 11
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 169 JAVA Programming 1  3
CIT 279 C# Programming 2  4
CIT 263 Visual Basic 2  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 11
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 269 Java Programming 2  3
CIT 264 Visual Basic 3  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 7
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 173 Database Programming  3
CIT 270 Advanced Web Programming  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 7
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 36

CCNA Discovery Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 150 Networking for Home and Small Business  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 152 Working at a Small-to-Medium Business  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 154 Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 156 Designing and Supporting Communications Technology 4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 5 . .
CIT 158 CISCO Certification Review  1
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 17

System Z Foundations Certificate

COURSE . CR
Quarter 1 . .
CIT 241 An Introduction to the Mainframe – z/OS Basics  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 2 . .
CIT 242 An Introduction to the Mainframe – Large Scale  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 3 . .
CIT 243 An Introduction to the Mainframe – Networking  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
 Quarter 4 . .
CIT 244 An Introduction to the Mainframe – Security  4
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS . 4
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDIT HOURS . 16