Program Goals and Objectives 

• Panola College's Computer Information Technology (CIT) curriculum provides students with the following opportunities.
  • University transfer courses in the computer science field of study.
    • These courses transfer to university computer science in partial fulfillment of the bachelor’s degree.
• A two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Technology
  • The Associate of Applied Science Degree in CIT program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who need a generalized degree that will enable them to enter a highly technical workforce.
• CIT certificate programs providing state-of-the-art training in one year or less of training. 
  • This provides flexibility and opportunity for students with time constraints for training. 
• Linkages with high schools and universities through articulation and tech prep provide maximum access to local educational resources.
  • Cooperative agreements with high schools create efficient paths from high school to two year degrees or certificates.
  • CIT works with all school districts in Shelby, Panola, Harrison, and Marion counties.  Panola College maintains campus sites in Center, Carthage, and Marshall.
• Cooperative agreements with universities maximize the number of courses students may transfer from the community college toward a four year university degree.
  • CIT works with all state colleges and universities in Texas. 
  • CIT maintains close working relationships with University of Texas At Tyler and Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.
  • Computer Science professors from both SFASU and UT Tyler are regularly consulted by the CIT advisory committee.
  • CIT faculty attends annual university workshops designed to give community colleges insight into the university plans for the future.

Programs of Study

• Associate of Applied Science
  • Computer Information Technology (see college catalog page 71)
• Field of Study
  • Computer Science (page 61) 
• Certificates
  •  Microcomputer Software Operator < page 72
  • Microcomputer Support Specialist < page 72
  • Digital Media Design and Development  < page 73
  • PC Technical Support < page 73
• Program Course Syllabi
• Publications about program (degree plans)
  • Panola College Catalog
• Program Demand Information

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Full-Time & Adjunct Faculty

Full-Time

Charlene Johnson, B.S., M.S. (page 142)

Bob Wilkins, B.B.A., M.I.S, M.S., Ph.D. (page 146)

Denise Wilkins, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (page 146)

Adjunct

Allen West, B.S., M.S. (page 141)