Computer Technologies
Log on to a career in IT, cybersecurity, software development, and more! Spartanburg Community College offers you a variety of career options through our computer technologies paths. Earn a certificate or associate of science degree, become a Cisco Certified Network Associate, or transfer to Clemson and continue your computer technlogies studies through the SPECTRA partnership.
| WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? | CURRENT KNOWLEDGE | YOUR GOAL | THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU! |
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None | Technical degree with transfer options |
Associate Degree in Applied Science Computer Technology, Programming/Database Electives |
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None | Technical degree with transfer options |
Associate Degree in Applied Science Computer Technology, Networking/Cybersecurity* Electives
*More about grant for the Cybersecurity Program |
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Basic knowledge of computer hardware and networks | Cisco Certified Network Associate certification and CyberOps Certification | Networking /Cybersecurity Certificate |
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None | A+ certification | Systems Support Technician Certificate |
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Basic programming knowledge | Advanced programming and database skills | Software Development and Database Administration Certificate |
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None | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related degree |
Associate of Science Computer Science Advising Track |
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 64 academic weeks; 4 terms day or online, 6 terms evening; 60-66 credits
Program ID: AS
Curriculum Code: 55600
The associate in science degree is designed for students whose goal is a four-year degree. The AS (associate in science) program provides students the freshmen and sophomore years of a bachelor's degree. Course requirements include mathematics, English, social sciences, humanities, fine arts and natural sciences to parallel the courses taken during the freshmen and sophomore years at a four-year college or university.
The associate in science degree requirements parallel the courses completed during the first two years of a bachelor's degree in fields such as biology, chemistry, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physics, agriculture, forestry, mathematics, textiles, veterinary medicine, engineering, statistics, and computer science.
Most University Transfer courses are accepted at all South Carolina public colleges and universities and many private institutions. Course requirements for specific majors vary among four-year institutions; therefore, students should check degree requirements at their intended transfer institution before selecting courses at SCC. Students should meet with an SCC academic advisor to plan an academic schedule for their four-year degree goal.
Students are responsible for checking with the specific college or university to which they plan to transfer (and preferably with their target program within that institution) to determine the transferability of any course.
All 16 career clusters may apply
Students will be able to:
Notes: Courses may only be used to fulfill one requirement. Refer to Course Descriptions
for prerequisites.
Students must select courses that total 60-66 credits
See the SCC Website (www.sccsc.edu) for more information on specialized advising for the following programs. Students who intend to pursue these fields of study should request a specific advisor and meet with their advisor for a more detailed listing of course options.
Certificate and Associate Degree Program:
Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 42 academic weeks; 3 terms day, 3 terms evening; 33 credits
Program ID: CT.CSS
Curriculum Code: 70907
Computer support specialist students learn to maintain personal computer systems, solve user problems, support user applications and provide user training. Students learn to diagnose and troubleshoot PC operating system problems, upgrade and maintain PC hardware and help desk concepts. In addition, students learn networking concepts, database concepts and programming logic.
Students complete multiple projects using current personal computer hardware and software. They develop logical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Software support specialist, system support technician, hardware technician and user support technician.
Graduates of this program may transfer into the computer technology associate degree, software development and database administration or networking/cybersecurity certificate program. Graduates are prepared to pass the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
Information Technology
Students will be able to:
**A grade of C or better is required.
Program Start Date: Fall term or Spring term
Minimum Program Length: 84 academic weeks; 6 terms day or evening; 70 credits
Program ID: AAS.CT-NC
Curriculum Code: 35104
Computer technology with networking/cybersecurity electives students develop skills in PC operating systems, PC hardware concepts, computer software applications, cybersecurity, and developing and maintaining small to medium sized computer networks.
Students work with different types of operating systems, networking architectures and personal computer applications. Lab projects are completed using Cisco networking devices such as switches and routers. Students develop logical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Network technician, entry level cybersecurity analyst, IT support technician, cable technician and Cisco Certified Network Associate.
This program uses course materials from the Cisco Networking Academy Program, a cooperative venture between colleges and Cisco Systems. Graduates of this program are prepared to earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco CyberOps Certifications.
Information Technology
Students will be able to:
**A grade of C or better is required.
Program Start Date: Fall term or Spring term
Minimum Program Length: 84 academic weeks; 6 terms day or evening; 70 credits
Program ID: AAS.CT-PD
Curriculum Code: 35104
Computer technology with programming/database electives students develop skills in software development, PC operating systems, systems analysis and design, PC hardware concepts, computer software applications, database applications and networking.
Students gain practical experiences in procedural and event-driven programming languages. They work with different types of operating systems, programming languages, networking architectures, personal computers and database applications. Students develop logical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Entry level software developer, web developer, PC application specialist, programmer analyst, entry level data base administrator.
Information Technology
Students will be able to:
**A grade of C or better is required.
Program Start Date: Fall
Minimum Program Length: 70 academic weeks; 5 terms; 30 credits
Program ID: CT.NC
Curriculum Code: 71463
Networking/cybersecurity certificate students develop skills to design, build and maintain secure small to medium-sized networks. In addition, students learn to apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.
Students complete lab projects using Cisco devices such as routers, switches and security appliances. They develop communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Networking technician, security administrator, security specialist.
This program uses course materials from the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Graduates of this program are prepared to pass the Cisco certifications CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CyberOps.
Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Students will be able to:
**A grade of C or better is required.
Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 70 academic weeks; 5 terms day or 5 terms evening; 30 credits
Program ID: CT.SDDA
Curriculum Code: 60982
This advanced certificate allows students to develop skills in procedural and event-driven programming. Students design, create and maintain desktop and server databases.
Students gain practical experiences in procedural and event-driven programming languages. They become proficient in software development and data base administration. Students will utilize logical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and communications skills in a team-oriented environment.
Software developer, PC application specialist, programmer analyst, entry level data base administrator.
Information Technology, Business, Management & Administration
Students will be able to:
**A grade of C or better is required.
Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 40 academic weeks; 3 terms; 39 credits
Program ID: CT.DAT
Curriculum Code: 71507
This certificate program prepares students for entry level positions in data analytics. Students will learn the collection, editing, and transformation of data as well as data modeling and reporting.
Students learn techniques to gather, profile, extract and transform data. The students use software to perform data modeling, data query, data reporting and visualization.
Data analytics technicians, data analyst, data center technician
Information Technology
Students will be able to:
**A grade of C or better is required
Internships may be available at: