Computer Literacy Requirement for AA/AS/AAS Degrees

As of Fall, 2007, KCTCS requires that all associate degrees and diplomas include a Computer Literacy component as part of the General Education requirements for each credential. KCTCS has adopted current IC³ objectives to define computer literacy. Any course satisfying the Computer Literacy requirement must contain the IC³ objectives as outlined at http://unity.kctcs.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-180018/ic3overview.gif.

Computer Literacy may be demonstrated by:

a) Scoring a passing grade on all three sections of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) exam*,

b) Providing documentation of IC³ certification (taken within the previous five years),

c) Transferring credit from another institution, or

d) Receiving credit for one of the following approved KCTCS computer literacy courses:

CIS 100 Introduction to Computers*

CIT 105 Introduction to Computing**

IMD 100 Digital Information and Communication Technologies

IT 100 Computer Literacy (valid only for diplomas)

OST 105 Introduction to Information Systems

Vouchers for the IC³ exam are available in the BCTC Bookstore at the Cooper and Leestown campuses at a cost of approximately $90.

BCTC operates an Assessment and Testing Center on its Leestown campus. The Center is open to students, faculty, and staff as well as the community. For more information go to http://legacy.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/workforce/assessmentandtesting.php. To schedule an IC³ exam call:

Workforce Assessment & Testing: 859-246-6669 (or)

Sandra Muncy, Assessment/Testing Assistant: 859-246-6613

*Students may receive three credit hours for CIS 100 by successful completion of all three parts of the IC³ exam and either the Certiport IC³ Database Exam, a one-credit-hour database course or the MOS Access exam.

**A Special Exam for Credit (SEC) for CIT 105 is given at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters for students who believe they already have the competencies and skills to test out of this class. The cost of the SEC is approximately $70. For more information and to register for special exams, go to http://www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/csis/cit/sec_info/