CPT 118 - Professional Practices in Information Technology

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the interpersonal and technical skills required of entry-level IT professionals. Course content includes guidance on building a career toolkit, as well as topics such as projecting a professional image, job seeking skills, ethics, and providing good customer service.

Prerequisite(s): Take CPT 101 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Leadership and Team Building
Research Job Careers
Create a cover letter and resume
Participate in a Mock Interview

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Internet Access, Google Chrome browser, and anti-virus software.

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop leadership skills through teamwork.
Identify Careers in Information Technology.
Describe the tools necessary for an IT Career.
Give examples of professionalism.
Practice interview skills in a mock-interview scenario.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021