INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE Information technology plays a critical role in all major industries as well as being a distinct industry on its own. Whether you are upgrading your skills or training for a new career, Prairie State College s (PSC) information technology program can help you learn the technical and communication skills needed to have a successful career. DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) Administrative Assistant Networking Programming Webmaster CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Computer Repair Specialist Desktop Publishing Digital Mass Communications e-commerce Game Design and Development Network Security Specialist Networking Specialist Office Productivity Specialist Office Specialist Programming Software Technician Software User Web Designer Web Developer Webmaster Information Technology A.A.S. Degree This program prepares students for the rapidly changing world of computers, computer applications, and the office environment. After completing introductory courses, students may choose one of the following options: administrative assistant, networking, programming, or webmaster. Career opportunities vary according to the option selected. Information Technology: Administrative Assistant Option I. General Education Core 18-19 credits Area A: Communication 6 ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C of better 3 COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Select one course from Area B Area C: Mathematics 3 BUS 103 Business Mathematics 3 or IT 106 Mathematics for Computers 3 Area D: Physical and Life Sciences 3-4 Select one course from Area D Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Select one course from Area E II. 41 credits Core Courses: BUS 107 Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting 3 ITOFS 299 Internship 2 Administrative Assistant Concentration Courses: ITAPP 109 Introduction to the Internet 1 ITAPP 122 Word Processing Applications - Level 2 3 ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications - Level 1 3 ITAPP 126 Spreadsheet Applications - Level 2 3 ITAPP 128 Database Applications - Level 1 3 ITAPP 132 Desktop Publishing 3 ITOFS 111 Business Document Formatting 2 ITOFS 112 Advanced Document Production 3 ITOFS 117 Keyboarding Skill Development 1 ITOFS 119 Office Procedures and Management 3 III. Electives 5-6 credits Select from the following: BUS 105 Human Relations 3 BUS 127 Business Communications 3 ITAPP 100 Basic Computing Skills 1 ITAPP 129 Database Applications - Level 2 3 ITAPP 232 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3 ITOFS 100 Keyboarding 1 ITPRG 103 Introduction to Programming Logic 3 ITAPP 144 C++ Programming I 3 ITAPP 157 Javascript Programming 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level I 3 2 64-66 credits

Information Technology: Networking Option I. General Education Core 18-19 credits Area A: Communication 6 ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C of better 3 COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Select one course from Area B Area C: Mathematics 3 IT 106 Mathematics for Computers 3 Area D: Physical and Life Sciences 3-4 Select one course from Area D Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Select one course from Area E II. 46 credits Core Courses: BUS 107 Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting 3 ITNET 299 Internship 2 Networking Concentration Courses: IT 140 Intro to Operating Systems 3 IT 201 Systems Design and Develop. 3 IT 240 Intro to Linux Operating System 3 ITNET 160 Computer Repair 4 ITNET 250 Intro to LAN Administration 3 Select 11 credits from the following: ITNET 260 Network Security Fundamentals 3 ITNET 280 Ethical Hacking 3 ITOFS 100 Keyboarding 1 ITPRG 103 Introduction to Programming Logic 3 ITPRG 142 Visual Basic Programming I 3 ITPRG 144 C++ Programming I 3 ITPRG 147 Java Programming I 3 ITPRG 242 Visual Basic Programming II 3 ITPRG 244 C++ Programming II 3 ITPRG 247 Java Programming II 3 ITPRG 248 Cobol Programming I 3 64-65 credits Information Technology: Programming Option I. General Education Core 18-19 credits Area A: Communication 6 ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C of better 3 COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Select one course from Area B Area C: Mathematics 3 IT 106 Mathematics for Computers 3 Area D: Physical and Life Sciences 3-4 Select one course from Area D Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Select one course from Area E II. Area of Concentration/ 46 Core Courses: BUS 131 Financial Accounting 4 ITPRG 299 Internship 2 Programming Concentration Courses: IT 201 Systems Design and Development 3 ITPRG 103 Introduction to Programming 3 ITPRG 142 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 3 Choose one of the two following courses: ITPRG 144 Introduction to C++ Programming 3 ITPRG 147 Introduction to JAVA Programming 3 Select 17 credits from the following: ITOFS 100 Keyboarding 1 ITPRG 144 C++ Programming 3 ITPRG 147 Java Programming I 3 ITPRG 154 C#.Net Programming I 3 ITPRG 157 Javascript Programming 3 ITPRG 242 Visual Basic Programming II 3 ITPRG 244 C++ Programming II 3 ITPRG 247 Java Programming II 3 ITPRG 248 Cobol Programming 3 ITPRG 249 Cobol Programming 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level I 3 ITWEB 205 Web Languages 3 64-65 credits 3

Information Technology: Webmaster Option I. General Education Core 18-19 credits Area A: Communication 6 ENG 101 Composition I - with a grade of C of better 3 COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Select one course from Area B Area C: Mathematics 3 IT 106 Mathematics for Computers 3 Area D: Physical and Life Sciences 3-4 Select one course from Area D Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Select one course from Area E II. 46 credits Core Courses: BUS 131 Financial Aaccounting 4 ITWEB 299 Internship 2 Webmaster Concentration Courses: BUS 261 Advertising 3 COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 GC 115 Introduction to Computer Art (same as ART 115) 3 ITPRG 157 Javascript Programming 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level I 3 ITWEB 105 Multimedia Writing 3 ITWEB 203 Website Design - Level 2 3 ITWEB 225 Web Workshop: Advanced Topics 2 64-65 credits Computer Repair Specialist This program is for those individuals who want to work with computer hardware and software. This certificate provides students with skills needed as a first-level troubleshooting technician in a computer facility. ELECT 111 Electronic Principles I 2 ELECT 112 Electronic Principles II 2 ITNET 160 Computer Repair 4 Select 5 credits from: Desktop Publishing This program prepares students to produce professional looking publications using desktop publishing software. ITAPP 122 Word Processing Applications - Level II 3 ITAPP 132 Desktop Publishing 3 ITAPP 232 Advanced Desktop Publishing 3 Choose one of the following: ITWEB 103 Introduction to Website Development 3 ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art 3 Digital Mass Communication This program prepares students to develop digital media and websites using computer-based technologies by writing text, designing graphics, creating animations, and incorporating sound for multimedia presentations. BUS 261 Advertising 3 COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 GC 115 Introduction to Computer Art (same as ART 115) 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level I 3 ITWEB 105 Multimedia Writing 3 ITWEB 203 Website Design - Level 2 3 E-Commerce Specialist This certificate program prepares students to create and maintain electronic commerce websites. Topics include business, marketing, legal issues, programming, online monetary security issues, and graphic design considerations. 15 credits IT 201 Systems Design and Development 3 IT WEB 103 Website Design - Level 1 3 15 credits 4

Game Design and Development Game Design and Development is a rapidly growing field that produces a wide variety of jobs. The program offers students the ability to explore different facets of the industry, as well as other digital entertainment and educational areas. This program combines current technology skills with art, design, writing, and programming. 29 credits ENG 101 Composition I 3 GC 115 Introduction to Computer Art (same as ART 115) 3 GC 175 2D Animation 3 ITPRG 103 Introduction to Programming 3 ITPRG 144 Introduction to C++ Programming 3 ITPRG 171 Game Design I 3 ITPRG 173 Digital Storytelling 3 Select one of the following courses: ITPRG 142 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 3 ITPRG 147 Introduction to JAVA Programming 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level 1 3 ITWEB 203 Website Design - Level 2 3 ITWEB 205 Web Languages 3 29 credits Network Security Specialist This program covers the fundamentals of computer networking with an emphasis on network security, network defense and data integrity. It prepares students for jobs in network administration and network security. Students are prepared for a range of industry certifications. 24 credits IT 240 Linux Operating System 3 ITNET 160 Computer Repair 4 ITNET 260 Network Security Fundamentals 3 ITNET 280 Ethical Hacking 3 24 credits Networking Specialist This program provides a foundation in computer networking including network planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It covers both Microsoft and Linux operating systems. Upon completion, student may seek various industry certification credentials such as CompTIA s A+, Network +, and/or Linux+. IT 240 Linux Operating System 3 ITNET 160 Computer Repair 4 Office Productivity Specialist This program provides students with the information and skills needed to be marketable and productive in a microcomputer environment. Career opportunities include word processing operator, spreadsheet specialist, technical support coordinator, database programmer, office manager, and office productivity coordinator. BUS 105 Human Relations 3 BUS 107* Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting 3 ITAPP 109 Introduction to the Internet 1 ITAPP 122 Word Processing Applications - Level 2 3 ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications - Level 1 3 ITAPP 126 Spreadsheet Applications - Level 2 3 ITAPP 128 Database Applications - Level 1 3 ITAPP 129 Data Base Applications - Level 2 3 * BUS 131 - Financial Accounting will be accepted in place of BUS 107 33 credits 5

Office Specialist This program prepares students to begin a career in an office support position. Topics covered include expert word processing application skills, business document preparation, file management, meeting and travel arrangements, and effective business communication. ITAPP 122 Word Processing Applications - Level 2 3 ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications - Level 1 3 ITOFS 111 Business Document Formatting 2 ITOFS 112 Advanced Document Production 3 ITOFS 119 Office Procedures and Management 3 ITOFS 199 Office Assistant Practicum 1 Programming This program is designed for working adults who need to update their skills and knowledge of programming languages. Object-oriented and event-driven languages, as well as traditional structured languages, are included in this curriculum. Some career opportunities include Visual Basic programmer, C++ programmer, JAVA programmer, object-oriented programmer, and user interface designer. IT 201 Systems Design and Development 3 ITPRG 103 Introduction to Programming 3 ITPRG 142 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming 3 Select 6 credits from the following courses: ITPRG 144 C++ Programming 3 ITPRG 147 Java Programming I 3 ITPRG 157 Javascript Programming 3 ITPRG 242 Visual Basic Programming II 3 ITPRG 244 C++ Programming II 3 ITPRG 247 Java Programming II 3 ITPRG 248 Cobol Programming I 3 ITPRG 249 Cobol Programming II 3 Software Technician This program prepares students to be a software technician for a small or large company. As an employee, this technician could install, upgrade and maintain software programs and files, as well as diagnose and troubleshoot software-related problems. Career opportunities include computer troubleshooter, software maintenance technician and DOS/Windows Specialists. 7 credits ITAPP 109 Introduction to the Internet 1 Electives 5 credits Select from: ITPRG 142 Visual Basic Programming I 3 ITPRG 144 C++ Programming 3 ITPRG 147 Java Programming I 3 Select one additional IT course 2 12 credits Software User This program exposes students to a variety of application programs including spreadsheets, database and word processing software. Students will gain experience in operating systems (DOS and Windows), diagnostic tools and integration techniques. Some possible career opportunities include administrative assistant, secretary, office manager, and office productivity coordinator. ITAPP 109 Introduction to the Internet 1 ITAPP 125 Spreadsheet Applications - Level 1 3 ITAPP 128 Database Applications - Level 1 3 6

Web Designer This program develops Web design skills with an emphasis on graphic design and digital media, including animation. ART 115 Introduction to Computer Art 3 GC 151 Principles of Graphic Design 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level 1 3 or GC 162 Introduction to Website Development 3 ITWEB 105 Multimedia Writing 3 ITWEB 203 Website Design - Level 2 3 or GC 262 Flash/Interface Design 3 Web Developer This program is designed for students who wish to become Web developers or Web programmers. Students are offered hands-on experience in database, graphic design and Web programming using popular Web development software. ITAPP 128 Database Applications - Level 1 3 ITPRG 157 Javascript Programming 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level 1 3 ITWEB 225 Web Workshop: Advanced Topics 2 Webmaster The webmaster program is designed for students who wish to become webmasters in small- to medium-sized companies. Students are offered hands-on experience in networking, operating systems, and Web programming. 21 credits IT 240 Linux Operating System 3 ITWEB 103 Website Design - Level 1 3 21 credits ABOUT THE CURRICULUM PSC s program prepares students for the rapidly changing world of information technology including computer networking, programming, Web design, and the office environment. With a blend of both practical and theoretical instruction, students gain experience that can be adapted to large or small company situations. INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS PSC has partnered with Microsoft and CompTIA to deliver training that prepares students for industry certification exams. Common certifications include MCSE, A+, MOUS, NETWORK+, and CIW. For more information, visit prairiestate.edu/prairie_tech/ index.html. 7

Financial Aid Information PSC s tuition is affordable, and financial aid is available through a variety of sources. How to Apply 1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The school code for PSC is 001640. Apply online at fafsa.gov. 2. Notification from Department of Education If you listed PSC s school code in your FAFSA, the college s Financial Aid Office will receive your report in approximately 14 days. 3. Notification from PSC Once PSC receives your FAFSA from the Department of Education, a letter is mailed to the student indicating needed documents. 4. Complete the PSC financial aid application. 5. Determination Letter Once all documents are completed, an award or ineligible letter is issued. ADMISSIONS PSC offers open admission that encourages diversity and admits all high school graduates or the equivalent. Here s how to start your college career at PSC: Provide a high school diploma or GED. Take the COMPASS Placement Test or submit a copy of ACT scores. Meet with an advisor from Counseling and Advising to select courses. For questions, contact an academic advisor at (708) 709-3506. PSC Financial Aid Opportunities: PSC Board of Trustees Scholarships cover tuition and fees for two years. The PSC Foundation awards more than $75,000 in scholarships annually. For more information about how to obtain financial aid, visit prairiestate.edu/finaid, call (708) 709-3735, or email financial-aid@prairiestate.edu. Gainful Employment Disclosure Visit prairiestate.edu/ge for important information about our gainful employment programs. Find out more today by contacting Jackie Dennis Professor and Coordinator, ITAPP/ITNET/ITOFS/ITPRG/ITWEB, Information Technology (708) 709-3649 jdennis@prairiestate.edu Sally Haywood Professor, Information Technology (708) 709-3653 skhaywood@prairiestate.edu Comm 9/13 202 South Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 709-3500 prairiestate.edu