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
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.
- 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
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.
Associate of Applied Science Computer Programming Specialist
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.
- 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