Information Technology A.A.S.
A25590
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, education systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Apply problem solving and logic skills to information technology issues
- Design and manage secure networks using standard industry practices
- Demonstrate knowledge of hardware and software installation and maintenance
- Identify appropriate technical support and customer service functions
- Design and implement technical solutions to optimize business processes
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation | 3 | FA |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation | 3 | FA |
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 | FA |
Concentration Requirements
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 3 | SP |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 | FA |
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 | FA |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 | FA |
Other Major Required Courses
General Electives
Select 4 semester hours credit from the following courses
| BUS 255 | Organizational Behavior in Business | 3 | FA |
| BUS 260 | Business Communication | 3 | SP |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MKT 223 | Customer Service | 3 | On Demand |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | 3 | FA |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit) | 1-3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 67