PDCCC Computer Offerings
The PDCCC Spring Schedule is available at www.pc.vccs.edu. Click on Spring Schedule. You can also access the Spring schedule through e-PDCCCC. Registration has started. Please see your advisor for assistance in selecting courses for Spring.
The following is a list of SOME of the computer courses are offered Spring 2004. There are many other computer classes being offered. For a full listing, please refer to the Spring Schedule on the PDCCC web site.
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Course
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Course
Description
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Credits
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Delivery
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Live Locations |
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AST101
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Keyboarding I |
4
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Live | Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield |
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AST102
|
Keyboarding II |
4
|
Live | Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield |
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AST117
|
Keyboarding for Computer Usage |
1
|
Live | Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield |
AST141 |
Word Processing I (Microsoft Word 2002) | 3 |
Live and online | Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield |
AST147 |
PowerPoint | 1 |
Live | Franklin |
AST150 |
Publisher | 1 |
Live | Franklin |
AST153 |
Access | 1 |
Live | Franklin |
AST154 |
Voice Recognition | 1 |
Live | Suffolk |
AST155 |
Outlook | 1 |
Live | Suffolk |
AST160 |
Internet for Business | 1 |
Live | Suffolk |
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IST117
|
Introduction to Microcomputer Software |
3
|
Live and online | Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield |
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IST123
|
Excel 2002 |
3
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Live and online | Suffolk and Smithfield |
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IST128
|
Introduction to Internet Services |
3
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Online | Suffolk |
IST129 |
FrontPage 2002 - Web Design | 3 |
Live and Online | Smithfield |
IST133 |
Access 2002 | 3 |
Live and Online | Suffolk |
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IST179/180
|
Intro to Microcomputer Hardware |
3 |
Live and Online | Suffolk |
IST193 |
HTML, XHTML and CSS | 3 |
Live and Online | Suffolk |
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IST198
|
Digital Imaging |
3 |
Online | |
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CSC200
|
Introduction to Computer Science |
3 |
Live | Franklin and Suffolk |
Degree Programs
If
you are interested in taking additional computer courses or pursuing a computer
career, this document lists some of the available options.
Always work with your Faculty Advisor in making course selections to see if additional computer courses can be taken within your curriculum and can be applied toward your degree. If you are interested in a computer career please see the people listed in the areas described below.
Degrees and Certificate Programs
If you have an interest in pursuing a career with more emphasis in computers, there are three programs that you might want to consider.
1) AST - Administrative Support Technology
Possible Careers : Administrative Assistant, Executive Secretary, Office Manager, Word / Information Processor, Related Office Occupations, Medical Office Billing Clerk, Medical Office Specialist.
| Executive Secretary |
A.A.S. Degree |
| Word / Information Processing |
A.A.S. Degree |
| Microcomputer Office Automation |
Certificate |
| Office Information Processing |
Certificate |
| Word Processing Technician |
Certificate in Career Studies |
| Medical Office Billing Clerk |
Certificate |
| Medical Office Specialist |
Certificate |
| Legal Office Clerk |
Certificate |
For more information, contact Ms. Schmitt in Franklin or Ms. Smith in Suffolk
2) IST - Information Systems Technology.
IST offers technical content such as: PC Hardware assembly and troubleshooting, Local Area Networks, CISCO CCNA certification, Windows NT Server, Web Page Development and Design, E-commerce, Operating systems, etc.
Complete information about these programs can be found at
- Certificate programs: http://www.pc.vccs.edu/ist-home/Certificates2002.pdf
- Associate Degree programs: http://www.pc.vccs.edu/ist-home/AssociateDegree2002.pdf
| Program |
Possible Careers |
Type of Degree |
Certifications |
| Help Desk Support |
Help Desk Technician, Microcomputer Support Specialist, Information Technical Support Specialist, Computer Sales Representative, Skills Upgrading for Office Personnel, Independent Computer User, Office Computing Liaison, Office Automation Specialist |
A.A.S. Degree / Certificate in Career Studies |
|
| PC Hardware & Support |
PC Repair and Installation Repair Technician, Help Desk Technician, Computing/ Technical Resource, Consultant, Computer Sales Representative |
A.A.S. Degree / Certificate in Career Studies |
A+, Microsoft 70-210 – Windows 2000 Professional |
| Network Hardware and Support |
Cisco Routing Support Specialist, Junior Network Administrator, Networking Technician, Install / Repair Technician, Help Desk Technician, Computer Sales Representative, Information Technical Support Specialist, Microcomputer Support Specialist, Computing/ Technical Resource, Consultant, |
A.A.S. Degree / Certificate in Career Studies |
A+, Cisco CCNA |
| E-Commerce |
Internet sales (E-business) support technician, Web Page Maintenance Technician, Internet Marketing Technician, Web Page Designer, E-business Account manager, Internet Entrepreneur |
A.A.S. Degree / Certificate in Career Studies |
|
| Web Site Design and Administration |
Web Site Developer, Web Page maintenance Technician, Web Page Designer, Network Technician, E-business Account Manager, E-Business support technician |
A.A.S. Degree / Certificate in Career Studies |
|
| Internet Technologies |
Web Site Developer, E-business account manager, e-business support technician, web page maintenance technician, web page designer, Internet sales support technician, help desk technician, office computing liaison, upgrading skills |
Certificate in Career Studies |
If you wish to discuss any of the IST programs, please see Pat Hathaway or Renee Felts in Franklin and Bob Tureman or CL Lawrence in Suffolk.
3) CSC - Computer Science - AA & S Degree
This program is designed as a transfer program to four year colleges such as Old Dominion University and Christopher Newport. Graduates from this program can become computer programmers and analysts. Suffolk is the main campus for this program.
For more information, contact Pat Hathaway or Renee Felts in Franklin and Bob Tureman or CL Lawrence in Suffolk.
Complete information about this program can be found at
This page was last updated by Pat Hathaway on November 17, 2003 20:24