Technical Training
Year 1 - Fall
CST1333 - Operating Platforms
Study of operating platforms. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction with the platform to assist users in business environments.
Semester Hours: 3
WDT1123 - Web Development Concepts
Introduce the Internet and its uses in the world of business, including basic and advanced features of the Internet, World Wide Web, browsers, and creating web pages. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to send e-mail messages, download files using a browser and an FTP program, and create a web page using HTML and post it on the Internet.
Semester Hours: 3
CNT1624 - Network Administration Using Microsoft Server
This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Microsoft Windows Server network operating system. Emphasis will be placed on daily administrative tasks performed by a network administrator.
Semester Hours: 4
CNT1414 - Fundamentals of Data Communications
This course introduces students to fundamentals of networking. It provides coverage of architectures, topologies, and protocols. Course must be taken on campus.
Semester Hours: 4
WDT2214 - Server-side Programming I
An introduction to creating dynamic web applications using server-side technologies.
Semester Hours: 4
Year 1 - Spring
WDT1314 - Client-side Programming
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of programming using JavaScript and CSS.
Semester Hours: 4
CPT1323 - Survey of Microcomputer Applications
This course will introduce word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software with integration of these applications.
Semester Hours: 3
CNT1524 - Network Components
This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network.
Semester Hours: 4
CNT2644 - Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Server 2003
This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server. Emphasis is place on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional Server.
Semester Hours: 4
ENG1113 - English Composition I
These courses, basic requirements in any college curriculum, draw upon the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, vocabulary building, research, literary genre, and critical analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama.
Semester Hours: 3
Year 2 - Fall
BOT2323 - Database Management
This course applies database concepts for designing and manipulating data files and formatting output as complex documents and reports.
Semester Hours: 3
CNT2534 - Network Planning and Design
This course involves applying network concepts in planning and designing a functioning network. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the need for a network, conducting analysis, and designing a solution.
Semester Hours: 4
CNT2553 - Network Security
This course provides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls, and operating system hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis.
Semester Hours: 3
BOT2813 - Business Communcation
This course develops communication skills with emphasis on principles of writing business correspondence and reports, and analyzing and summarizing information in a logically written presentation.
Semester Hours: 3
WDT2224 - Server-side Programming II
Continuation of Server-Side Programming I with increased emphasis on data-driven content.
Semester Hours: 4
Year 2 - Spring
CNT2544 - Network Implementation
This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution.
Semester Hours: 4
WDT2414 - Flash Game Programming
This course is an introduction to developing interactive web-based games using Flash and ActionScript programming. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fully functional Flash game and post it on the web.
Semester Hours: 4
WDT2823 - Web Server
Introduces students to web, e-mail, and proxy servers and the platforms on which they reside. Students will be able to install and configure web, e-mail, and proxy servers.
Semester Hours: 3
CNT, CST, MFT, or WAN Hardware Based Class
Semester Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Semester Hours: 3
Year 3 - Fall
WDT2723 - E-Commerce Strategies
Provides opportunities for students to examine strategies and products available for building electronic commerce sites, examine how such sites are managed, and explore how they can complement an existing business infrastructure. Students get hands-on experience implementing the technology to engage cardholders, merchants, issues, payment gateways, and other parties in electronic transactions.
Semester Hours: 3
WDT1414 - Web Design Applications
Application of various professional and personal web design techniques. Students will work with the latest WYSIWYG editors, HTML editors, animation/multi-media products, and photo editors.
Semester Hours: 4
CNT, MFT, WAN, or CST Hardware Based Class
Semester Hours: 3
Math/Science Elective
Semester Hours: 4
Year 3 - Spring
WDT2614 - Website Development
This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the Web Development Technology curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on portfolio development, web design and development, maintenance, security, and evaluation.
Semester Hours: 4
CNT1654 - Network Administration Using Linux
This course focuses on the management of a computer network using the Linux operating system. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, implementation, and administrative tasks of a functional server.
Semester Hours: 4
SPT1113 - Oral Communication
The basic principles of effective speech preparation and delivery are emphasized, and the student applies these techniques in practical speaking experiences. Speeches to inform, persuade, and entertain, are a part of the course.
Semester Hours: 3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Semester Hours: 3


