Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at Midlands Technical College for assistance in
navigating coursework in your MTC program of study. Your University of South Carolina
advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after
transfer.
Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (14 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL 101 College Orientation | 1 | Not Transferrable (Non Transferrable) |
|
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| HIS 101 Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 | C | HIST 101 European Civilization from Ancient Times to the Mid-17th Century (CC-GHS) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics | 3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics (CC-ARP) |
| PHY 201 Physics I | 4 | C | PHYS 201/201L General Physics I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| ART 101 Art History & Appreciation | 3 | C | ARTE 101 Introduction to ART (CC-AIU) |
| CPT 285 PC Hardware Concepts | 3 | C | ITEC 237 Intro to Comp. Hardware & Software (PR) |
| IST 115 Human Aspects in Cybersecurity | 3 | C | ITEC 101 Thriving in the Tech Age (CC-VSR) |
| BIO 101 Biological Science I | 4 | C | BIOL 101/101L Biological Principles I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| Summer (6 Credit Hours) | Summer (6 Credit Hours) | Summer (6 Credit Hours) | Summer (6 Credit Hours) (Summer (6 Credit Hours)) |
Summer (6 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-GSS/FD) |
| CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications | 3 | C | ITEC 264 Computer Applications in Business I (PR) |
Semester Three (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 Accounting Principles I | 3 | C | RETL 261 Principles of Accounting I (PR) |
| IST 200 Cisco LAN Concepts | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Cisco Lan Concepts (Elective) |
| EGR 281 Intro to Algorithmic Design I | 4 | C | CSCE 145 Algorithmic Design I (PR) |
| BUS 130 Business Communications | 3 | C | ITEC 242 Business Communication (PR) |
| ECO 201 Economics Concepts | 3 | C | ECON 224 Introduction to Economics (PR) |
Semester Four (18 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC-CMS) |
| EGR 283 Introduction to Algorithmic Design II | 4 | C | CSCE 146 Algorithmic Design II (PR) |
| ACC 102 Accounting Principles II | 3 | C | RETL 262 Principles of Accounting II (PR) |
| MAT 112 Precalculus | 5 | C | MATH 115 Precalculus Mathematics (Elective) |
| IST 201 Cisco Internetworking Concepts | 3 | C | ITEC 245 Introduction to Networking (PR) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC 265 Intro to Databases | 3 | C | (PR) |
| ITEC 293 Cybersecurity Operations | 3 | C | (PR) |
| ITEC 362 Introduction to Web Systems | 3 | C | (MR) |
| MATH 174 Discrete Mathematics | 3 | C | (CC-ARP) |
| SPTE 240 Business Law or ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law |
3 | (PR) |
Semester Six (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC 370 Database Systems in IT | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CC-GFL or Elective | 3 | (CC-GFL/PR) | |
| ITEC 447 Management of Info. Tech. | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ITEC 445 Advanced Networking & Security | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ITEC 560 Project Management Methods | 3 | C | (MR) |
Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC 301 Professional Internship Seminar | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ITEC 493 IT Security for Managers | 3 | C | (MR) |
| HTMT 344 Personnel Org. & Supervision or MGMT 371 Principles of Management |
3 | (PR) | |
| ITEC 444 Intro to Human Computer Interaction | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ITEC 564 Capstone Project for Info Technology | 3 | C | (MR/ CC-INT) |
Semester Eight (12 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITEC Elective (400 level or above) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| CC-GFL or Elective | 3 | (CC-GFL/ PR) | |
| ITEC 495 Professional Internship | 6 | C | (MR) |
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.