Introduction to Computer Technology Bridge Program

This Bridge Computer Information Technology course is a course that will prepare students to the college-level ICAPS in Computer Information Technology as part of the Information Technology career cluster pathway. This Bridge course is a course for students at the high intermediate level and will require a higher TABE score than the Pre-Bridge course. It will focus on building the basic reading, vocabulary, math and computer skills needed for students to prepare them for the college-level ICAPS in Computer Information Technology certificate program. The course will allow students to learn a variety of workplace skills and language, career exploration and planning, and other career information through investigation of contextualized readings and activities about skills and knowledge required by the occupations in the Information Technology career cluster.The variable credit will accommodate the various patterns of intensity and duration that will be offered and allow the program the flexibility needed to meet the needs of the student.Prerequisites: Must have a 8.0 or higher on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Level D and Department consent. Corequisites: May also be enrolled in or previously enrolled in one of the following classes: ESL 52, ESL 60, ELI 60, ABE 40 level, GED 10 level or GED 20 level.