Mission Critical Operations - Information Technology Diploma (D40430I)
The Mission Critical Operations curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a wide range of positions in information technology (IT). Course work includes the development of a student’s ability to maintain technically sophisticated systems for business continuity and near continuous uptime using information technology skills. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills required to sustain high availability national security interests and includes instruction in electromechanical systems, networking, automation, cybersecurity, emergency management and systems integration. The program will incorporate the competencies of an industry-recognized certification exam.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MCO 110 | Introduction to Mission Critical Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 115 | Mission Critical Operations Infrastructure |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 31
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Total General Education Hours: 7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MCO 110 | Introduction to Mission Critical Operations |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MCO 115 | Mission Critical Operations Infrastructure |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| SEC 150 | Secure Communications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
16
| 22 |
Spring Semester
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| MNT 222 | Industrial Sys Schematics |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| NOS 120 | Linux/UNIX Single User |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
10
| 16 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 38
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|