A.A.S Degree: Information Systems Technology
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Information Systems Technology
Possible occupations for graduates are: computer operator, help desk support, computer programmer, programmer analyst, PC support technician, and network support technician.
The A.A.S. degree program with a major in Information Systems Technology is designed for people who wish to be an Information Systems generalist with knowledge in various areas such as microcomputer applications, programming, and networking support.
The Information Systems Technology program provides students with knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, CompTia A+ Certification, CompTia Network+ Certification, and CIW Foundations.
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course no | Course | Credits |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| MTH | Matha | 3 |
| ITN 106 | Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 |
| ENG | Semester 1b | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ITE 115 | Intro. to Computer Appl. & Concepts | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics in the Bus. Org. | 3 |
| ITP 100 | Software Design d | 3 |
| ITN 208 | Protocols & Communications | 4 |
| ENG | Semester 2b | 3 |
| ITE 105 | Career and Cyber Ethics | 2 |
| ITD 130 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| 18 | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| HLT/PE | Health or Physical Education | 1 |
| ITD 110 | Web Page Design I | 3 |
| ITN 260 | Network Security Basics | 3 |
| ITE 160 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
| IT | Programming Electivee | 4 |
| IT | Electivef | 3 |
| 17 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HLT/PE | Health or Physical Education | 1 |
| ITP 296 | Internship in ITg | 3 |
| or | ||
| ITP 298 | Capstone Project in IT | 3 |
| IT Elective | 3 | |
| ECO | Economics Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Electiveh | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective i | 3 | |
| 16-17 | ||
| Total credits required | 66-67 | |
aStudents should take the highest math that they are prepared for. Any student wishing to transfer should chose: MTH 151, MTH 157, MTH163, MTH173, or MTH 270.
bStudents intending to complete a four year degree in the future should take ENG 111/112 or ENG 111/115. Students who select ENG 111 must complete the English sequence with ENG 112 or ENG 115.
cITE 115 is a co-requisite or prerequisite to all other IT courses and should be taken in the first semester.
dITP 100 is a prerequisite to all other IT programming courses.
eSuitable courses include ITD 132, ITP 120, ITP 112, ITP 132, ITP 244 or a second level programming course.
fIT electives include BUS 226, ETR 225, ITN 151, all 100-200 level ITE, ITD, ITP, and ITN courses not already required in the program except ITE 130, ITE 193, and ITE 298.
gThe internship or capstone project should be completed in the last semester of the program. Credit for these courses may not be obtained through the College’s advanced standing process.
hPlease refer to the list of Social Science electives on page 101 that are approved to fulfill this requirement.
iPlease refer to the approved list of Humanities/Fine Arts electives on page 101 to fulfill this requirement.