LSC-University Park Computer Information Technology Department

What is Computer Information Technology?

Computer Information Technology is the application of leading-edge technological skills in CISCO, Microsoft, Programming, Mobile Application Development, Cybersecurity, and more. Computer Information Technology includes several certificates and degrees developed with local business and community leaders for workforce needs.

Courses offered at LSC-University Park fall under the Computer Programming Specialist Program which provides training in

computers
basic and intermediate programming
IT essentials
system analysis and design

How do I become a Computer Programming Specialist?

Computer Programmer Level 1 Certificate

Step 1 The road to becoming a Computer Programming Specialist begins with obtaining your Computer Programmer Level 1 Certificate.

REGISTER for Computer Programmer Level 1 Certificate classes.

Class Descriptions

Introduction to Computers Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from
    Introduction to Computers - ITSC-1301
    Introduction to Computers - COSC-1301
    Business Computer Applications - BCIS-1305
Technical Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from
IT Essentials - ITSC-1371
Linux Installation and Configuration - ITSC-1316
Introduction to Programming Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from
Computer Programming - ITSE-1302
Introduction to Computer Programming - COSC-1315
Technical Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from
Introduction to MySQL - ITSE-1303
Beginning Web Programming - ITSE-1311
Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience - EDUC-1300
IT Project Management - ITSC-1315
First-Level Programming Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from the options listed under Program Notes

Computer Programming Specialist Level 2 Certificate

Step 2 The next step in the road in becoming a Computer Programming Specialist is to obtain the Computer Programming Specialist Level 2 Certificate.

REGISTER for Computer Programming Specialist Level 2 Certificate classes.

Class Descriptions

System Analysis and Design - ITSE-1350
Technical Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from the options listed under Program Notes
Business and Professional Communication - SPCH-1321
Second-Level Programming Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from the options listed under Program Notes

Associate of Applied Science Computer Programming Specialist

Step 3 AAS Option Students have the option to continue on and round out their certifications with a few college level courses to earn an Associate of Applied Science Computer Programming Specialist degree.

REGISTER for Associate of Applied Science Computer Programming Specialist classes.

Class Descriptions

Composition & Rhetoric - ENGL-1301
Core - Mathematics Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from the options listed
First-Level Programming Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from the options listed under Program Notes
Introduction to Accounting I - ACNT-1303
Technical Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from the options listed under Program Notes
Core – American History OR Core - Government OR Core - Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from options listed
Second-Level Programming Elective - Choose 1 class from the options listed under Program Notes
Core - Language, Philosophy, & Culture OR Core - Creative Arts - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from options listed
Program Capstone Elective - Choose 1 class (3 credit hours) from options listed

Interested in Bachelor's Degree Programs?

Lone Star College offers a Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied Technology. For more information on this program, contact:

Meishon Bell
936.273.7515
Office: The University Center at The Woodlands, Suite 102. Virtual Appointments are available.

If you wish to transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree, it is recommended that you reach out to our Workforce Advisor:

Brian Wong
281.290.3617
Office: EMI.210A

Department Contacts

Alan Gandy
Faculty
281.290.2935
Office: EMI.100H

Roselyn (Roz) Branch-Leavell
Faculty
281.290.5045
Office: B13.804B

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LSC-University Park Computer Information Technology Department

What is Computer Information Technology?

How do I become a Computer Programming Specialist?

Computer Programmer Level 1 Certificate

Computer Programming Specialist Level 2 Certificate

Associate of Applied Science Computer Programming Specialist

Interested in Bachelor's Degree Programs?

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