College Catalog 2025-2026
Degree Type Certificate
Total Credits 33
Contact Joan Tuck; Kelley LaPrade; Tommy Wright 434-736-2019; 434-949-1032; 434-736-2040
The certificate program may serve as a foundation for the two-year AAS Degree curriculum; the thirtyfour credits are more than adequate to meet the first year requirements of the two-year program. The program offers students an opportunity to acquaint themselves with some of the software currently in use on desktop computers. It introduces them to several application software packages as well as operating systems, networking, and personal computer hardware repair and troubleshooting. The curriculum also includes general education courses as well as electives. Hardware and software are updated frequently in order to provide students with current knowledge as they enter the job market.

Curriculum

Second Semester

Course Credits
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3
ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software I 3-4
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts 3
HLT/PED EEE - Health or Physical Education Elective 1

Approved IT Elective: Choose One below or see SIS for more choices (3 credits)

Course Credits
ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics 3-4
ITE 130 - Introduction To Internet Services 3-4
ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software 3-4
ITN 106 - Microcomputer Operating Systems 3
Subtotal 16

Program Student Learning Outcomes

may either continue their education in the two-year IST program or seek jobs as trainees in various information technology positions. In some cases, graduates will be able to immediately fill positions. In others, they will require additional education, training, or industry certification to fill job roles.