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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Information Technology",
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  "name": "COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/DESKTOP TECHNICIAN",
  "award": "Career Certificate",
  "department": "computer-information-technology",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThis curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as entry level Desktop Support Technicians. Students that successfully complete the Desktop Technician certificate will be able to install, operate, upgrade deploy and troubleshoot personal computers and Windows based workstations. This certificate also prepares students to pass the CompTIA Security+ examination and the Windows Operating System examination."
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          "code": "CIT 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Computer Information Technology",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 130",
          "title": "Windows Configuration",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 180",
          "title": "PC Maintenance - A+ Certification",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 192",
          "title": "Security +",
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          "indent": false
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          "text": "Total",
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