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Technical Specialist, TCC (TC31) Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Valdosta, Ben Hill Irwin, Online, Coffee, Cook

The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for positions in business that require technical proficiency to translate technical information to various audiences and in various formats using written and oral communication skills.

Program Outcomes: Students will develop the ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports on issues, articulating solutions effectively. They will also learn to provide technical information adhering to industry standards, ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication.

Careers: Program applies occupational credits from all areas to apply to a technical certificate of credit.

Length of Program: 3 Terms

Admission Requirements:

General College Admissions and Placement

Curriculum Outline (36 hours)

General Core Courses	24
Area I - Language Arts/Communication (3 Hours)	3
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice, revision, and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.	3
Area II - Social/Behavior Science - Complete 6 Hours	6
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Complete 3 Hours	3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Complete 6 Hours	6
General Education Core Elective - Choose One of the Following (6 Hours)	6

Occupational Courses	12
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications. Please note that this course may not transfer to a 4-year institution. Students should check with their transferring institution for transferability of courses. COMP 2000 may be taken in place of COMP 1000 if it is required by a transferring institution.	3
Advisor Guided Electives (9 Hours)	9

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications. Please note that this course may not transfer to a 4-year institution. Students should check with their transferring institution for transferability of courses. COMP 2000 may be taken in place of COMP 1000 if it is required by a transferring institution.

Advisor Guided Electives (9 Hours)