WORD Assignment #1 – COSC1301
Lizbeth Dalith Cantu
lcantu131@stu.southtexascollege.edu
South Texas College is one of only three community colleges approved by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board to offer Bachelor’s degrees. South Texas College currently offers
three Bachelor’s of Applied Technology degrees and a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree. Applied
technology and science means we link education with hands-on, real-world experience. You will
learn theory and practice from the nation’s top industry leaders and innovators, who weave
professional experiences and firsthand knowledge into an academically rigorous curriculum. Each of
our programs is backed by an advisory board, which provides valuable insight from stakeholders in
the industry. Come visit South Texas College today and let one of our program chairs helps put your
career plans on the right path.
The Division of Math and Science supports the missions of South Teas College by providing quality programs
that will empower students to develop and obtain the knowledge, skills, and best practices that are necessary
for careers or further studies in the field of Computer & Information Technologies.
The ever changing and rapidly growing computer industry has placed a demand for skilled computer
professionals on today’s job market. By attaining a Bachelor’s of Applied Technology in Computer &
Information Technologies from South Texas College, you could be well on your way to landing a career with
small or large businesses of all kinds, government agencies, school districts and colleges, hospitals, and health
care agencies or anywhere there is a need for computer-based information systems.
The Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree (BAT) in Computer and Information Technologies (CIT) prepares
students for successful careers in the field of CIT. Coursework is balanced between theoretical and
technical competencies associated with the CIT profession to prepare graduates for a number of
demands placed on CIT professionals. The degree is designed to prepare students with relevant,
technical knowledge of CIT practices, in order to provide solutions for real-world problems and
technical support for computer-based information systems. Technology-oriented coursework will
form the core requirements for this program, with an emphasis on the application and
implementation of current technologies.
The program’s objectives include promoting academic development in a number of ways. The program
offers a required capstone course that will enhance the educational experience and employment potential
for students. The program will also include a strong professional component to develop skills in technical
communication, ethics, and group work. Students graduating from the program will be prepared to enter
the private sector as well as continue their education in a graduate program.
Possible Careers in IT:
Application Programmers
Computer Support Specialist
Information Security Coordinator
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Web Developers
Database Administrators
Software Developers, Applications
Web Administrators
Project Manager
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