Computer Information Technology

About

The MIssion of the Computer Information Technology program is to provide technical training in computer operations that meet the occupational needs of local business and industry in computer related areas. The Computer Information Technology program is designed to provide students with first-hand knowledge of the software, hardware, and operations of personal computers used in business and industry.  Many aspects of the personal computer including how it works, how data is processed, and how to apply the functions to solutions on the job are explored in the Computer Information Technology Program.  We keep you connected so you can progress at your own pace.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time, Part Time
Typical Program Length 20 Months
Clock Hours 2,160
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees $10,758.00
Textbook/Supplies Cost $3,558.00

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Personal Computer Operator342Certificate
Technical Support Specialist864Certificate
IT Network Support Specialist1296Certificate
IT Systems Support Specialist1728Diploma
Specialist Pathway 1 Diploma: Network Security and Cyber Defense Support Specialist2160Diploma
Specialist Pathway 2 Diploma: Cloud Services Support Specialist2160Diploma

Campus Locations

Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston
740 Hi Tech Drive
Livingston, TN 38570

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
CIT 0001 Worker Characteristic
CIT 1010 Orientation and Safety
CIT 1011 Technology Foundations
CIT 1022 IT Foundations
CIT 1032 Introduction to Applications
CIT 1042 Introduction to Operating Systems
CIT 1070 IT Help Desk Support Foundations
Personal Computer Operator - Certificate 342 Hours
Second Trimester: 
CIT 0002 Worker Characteristic
CIT 2030 Computer Support Foundations
Technical Support Specialist - Certificate 864 Hours
Third Trimester: 
CIT 0003 Worker Characteristic
CIT 3020 Networking Foundations
CIT 3030 Networking Infrastructure Foundations
IT Network Support Specialist - Certificate 1296 Hours
Fourth Trimester: 
CIT 0004 Worker Characteristic
CIT 4020 IT Security Foundations
CIT 4030 Cloud Foundations
IT Systems Support Specialist - Diploma 1728 Hours
Fifth Trimester: 
CIT 0005 Worker Characteristic
CIT 5020 Network Defense Foundations
CIT 5030 Network Penetration Foundations
Network Security and Cyber Defense Support Specialist - Diploma 2160 Hours
CIT 0005 Worker Characteristic
CIT 5060 Enterprise Client Foundations
Enterprise Services Support Specialist - Diploma 2160 Hours

Certifications

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft – Windows 7, Configuring
Microsoft – Windows Server 2008, Active Directory, Configuring
Microsoft – Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Microsoft – Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

Books and Supplies Lists

Instructors

Joseph Gerwens
931-823-5525

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