Information Technology - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.
This curriculum is a guide for transferring to a four-year institution, such as the University of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, or the University of Maryland University College to complete a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Students may select from the following tracks: PC/Network Hardware/iNet, Programming, Cisco Networking, Web Development, Computer Technology Forensics, and Mobile Applications Development. Students are advised to check the requirements of the major at the institutions to which they intend to transfer.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a world language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
Social Sciences
One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Sciences Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirements.
Science
must include one course with lab
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
| CMSY-110 | Software Applications for Micros | 3 |
Required Courses Related to Major
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track. (Consult with an advisor for course requirements of different transfer schools.)
PC/Network Hardware/iNet Track
Application Code 171A
Electives – Select 7-9 credits from the following:
| CMSY-134 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 1 |
| CMSY-142 | Operating System Fundamentals I | 1 |
| CMSY-143 | Operating System Fundamentals II | 1 |
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash | 3 |
| CMSY-162 | Introduction to Network Security Systems | 3 |
| CMSY-168 | Developing for the Web | 3 |
| CMSY-169 | Mobile Design and Development Principles | 3 |
| CMSY-250 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux | 3 |
| CMSY-256 | Linux Server Administration | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-67
Programming Track
Application Code 171B
Electives – Select 6 credits from the following:
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash | 3 |
| CMSY-169 | Mobile Design and Development Principles | 3 |
| CMSY-195 | Intermediate Visual Basic.NET | 3 |
| CMSY-204 | Introduction to Web Content Management Systems Site Development | 3 |
| CMSY-217 | Java III - Advanced | 3 |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux | 3 |
| CMSY-256 | Linux Server Administration | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 62-67
CISCO Track
Application Code 171C
Total Credit Hours: 62-67
Web Development Track
Application Code 171E
Electives – Select 9 credits from the following:
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash | 3 |
| CMSY-169 | Mobile Design and Development Principles | 3 |
| CMSY-204 | Introduction to Web Content Management Systems Site Development | 3 |
| CMSY-205 | Advanced JavaScript | 3 |
| CMSY-255 | Introduction to Unix and Linux | 3 |
| CMSY-256 | Linux Server Administration | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 61-66
Computer Technology Forensics Track
Application Code 171F
The Computer Technology Forensics track is for those students who plan to pursue entry-level careers in the emerging field of computer forensics or are seeking advanced skill in the examination and preservation of electronic evidence using computer forensics standards and documentation. Computer Forensics involves the examination and preservation of electronic evidence for use in legal proceedings, administrative hearings, information technology, and business. Articulation has been established with the University of Baltimore, and it is recommended that students acquaint themselves with the course requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. This Computer Forensics Technology track is for computer information technology majors only. The program fully maps to the eight knowledge domains as currently specified by the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3).
Total Credit Hours: 61-66
Mobile Applications Development Track
Application Code 171G
Electives – Select 9-10 credits from the following:
| BMGT-204 | Taking Your Business Mobile | 3 |
| CMSY-121 | Structured Logic and Program Design | 3 |
| CMSY-153 | Introduction to Flash | 3 |
| CMSY-172 | Introduction to Programming with JavaScript | 3 |
| CMSY-203 | Introduction to PHP | 3 |
| CMSY-204 | Introduction to Web Content Management Systems Site Development | 3 |
| CMSY-217 | Java III - Advanced | 3 |
| CMSY-281 | Advanced C++ Programming | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 62-68