AV/IT Systems and Integration

Certificate
18 Credit Hours

This program is offered by the School of Communications/Audio Aesthetics and Technology Department and is available at St. Louis main campus.

For information on the general requirements for a certificate, see Certificate under the Academic Policies and Information section of this catalog.

The Certificate in AV/IT Systems & Integration (AV/IT) provides hands-on training in professional audio-visual systems, preparing students for entry-level roles in AV/IT integration through coursework in system fundamentals, electricity, networking, documentation, and installation practices. Students develop practical skills using industry-standard tools and workflows applicable to corporate, educational, commercial, and professional AV environments.

Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of this program will be able to:

• Apply core AV and IT concepts to the design and operation of integrated systems.
• Create and interpret industry-standard AV documentation and system drawings.
• Install and configure AV/IT equipment using professional standards and safety practices.
• Troubleshoot AV/IT systems using diagnostic tools and network fundamentals.

Required Courses

• AVIT 1100 Fundamentals of Pro AV (3 hours)
• AVIT 2100 Pro AV 2 (3 hours)
• AVIT 2400 Electricity for Pro AV (3 hours)
• AVIT 2500 Pro AV Documentation and Software (3 hours)
• AVIT 2700 Networking for Pro AV (3 hours)
• AVIT 3100 Pro AV Installer (3 hours)