Information Technology, A.A.S.

Purpose

The Information Technology Program was developed in response to state and national needs for highly qualified IT professionals who can fill the workforce gap. The program provides a flexible curriculum that can adapt quickly to provide the ultimate in technical training. It is designed as non-transfer for career oriented students who seek advanced positions in the IT industry workforce after completion of the program. The focus electives will be customized to student career path and current business and industry demands.

Program Level Outcomes:

Discuss and evaluate potential technology-related ethical dilemmas and apply decision-making techniques to resolve them.
Demonstrate proficiency in selecting, implementing, and operating information technology solutions to meet project requirements.
Apply essential IT support skills in order to install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot operating systems, programs, networks, and PC hardware.
Prepare for industry-recognized certification exams.
Communicate effectively with clients and other industry professionals.
Engage in teams to develop and/or implement IT-based project solutions.

First Semester

BU 115 - Business Mathematical Applications 3 Credit Hours
or
MT 121 - ~College Mathematics for General Education 3 Credit Hours or higher
EN 101 - ~English Composition I 3 Credit Hours
IT 104 - Using Internet Technology for Research and Productivity 3 Credit Hours
IT 180 - PC Maintenance 3 Credit Hours
IT Restricted Elective 3 credit hours

Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

IT Restricted Elective 3 credit hours
IT 102 - Cyber Law, Ethics, and Culture 3 Credit Hours
IT 114 - Operating System and Networking Fundamentals 3 Credit Hours
IT 191 - Cyber Defense Pro 3 Credit Hours
SP 103 - ~Speech Fundamentals 3 Credit Hours
or
¹Laboratory Science Elective 4 credit hours

Credit Hours: 15

Third Semester

IT Restricted Electives 3 credit hours
IT 182 - A+ Lab 3 Credit Hours
IT 183 - Network + 3 Credit Hours
IT 186 - Linux+ 3 Credit Hours
¹Laboratory Science Elective 4 Credit Hours
or
SP 103 - ~Speech Fundamentals 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 16

Fourth Semester

IT Restricted Elective 3 Credit Hours
IT 184 - Security+ 3 Credit Hours
IT 192 - Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic 3 Credit Hours
or
IT 195 - Intro to Python 3 Credit Hours
IT 274 - Information Technology Capstone 2 Credit Hours
PY 201 - ~General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
or
SO 200 - ~Introduction to Sociology (M) 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 14

Total Credit Hours: 60

~ Designates courses on the statewide Core Coursework Transfer Agreement.

^ Denotes course equivalency.

¹Choose from: ~PH 200 , ~PH 210 , or ~SC 109

IT Restricted Electives (12 hours): Students must select from restricted electives structured around current business and industry demands. Courses are limited to Information Technology (IT) courses not already required by the program.