CPT 118 - Professional Practices in Information Technology

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: 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 170 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 Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Johnson, Spencer. Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life. Putnam Publishing Group, New York, NY, 1998. ISBN: 9780399144462

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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

Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop professional employment documents.
Demonstrate effective job search and career readiness skills.
Demonstrate professional interview skills.
Research potential employers for a career in IT using Library and Career Services information.

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

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2026-2027