Award: Computer Systems Networking - Information Technology Core, C1 - Houston Community College

2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Apr 01, 2025

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications is a growing field that will only get bigger as businesses embrace and rely on remote communications and wireless technology. A Networking Technology degree from HCC is a great way to get started in the Networking field.

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Program CIP Code: 11.0901

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ITSC 1301 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ITSC 1425 - Personal Computer Hardware Credits: 4
ITMT 1358 - Windows Client Operating System Credits: 3
ITSC 1307 - UNIX Operating System I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ITNW 1425 - Fundamentals of Networking Technologies Credits: 4
ITSE 1402 - Computer Programming-Swift I Credits: 4
ITSY 1342 - Information Technology Security Credits: 3 (Capstone)
ITNW 1313 - Computer Virtualization Credits: 3

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

Semester Total: 13

Second Semester ‐ Spring

Semester Total: 14

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 27