Information Technology, A.A.S.

Program Description

The Information Technology, A.A.S degree enables students to study systematic approaches to problem solving within the environment of computer hardware and software systems. In the course of this study, students learn to analyze, design, and program utilizing information processing tools, application packages, and software languages, which develops their thinking and skills and logical reasoning. The available courses cover a wide array of the computing discipline, including programming languages, systems analysis and design, operating systems, networking, Web technology, technical support, and applications software.

In addition to the Information Technology, A.A.S degree, students may earn one or more of the following embedded certificates through the selection of their elective courses: A+ Preparation Certificate; Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate; Cloud Technologies Certificate; Computer Services Technology; Cybersecurity Certificate; Internet of Things Certificate; Network Systems Administrator; Advanced Network Security; Computer Programming; Network Programming and Automation; and Web Technology.

Students should review suggested course groupings and discuss their selections with an advisor, the department chair, or department coordinator before scheduling courses for the semester. 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Information Technology A.A.S. will be able to:

• Apply fundamental information technology concepts in order to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of essential computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentations
• Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer-based solution
• Analyze, design, and develop a computer information system in a real-world scenario
• Communicate effectively and professionally in the information technology environment

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Sequence of Study - Information Technology A.A.S.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Institutional Requirement,  General Education Requirement)
• MAT-1130 Mathematical Ideas Credits: 3 (Mathematics Gen. Ed. Elective) or
• MAT-1350 Precalculus Part I Credits: 3 (Mathematics Gen. Ed. Elective) or
• MAT-2410 Calculus I Credits: 4 (Mathematics Gen. Ed. Elective) or
• MAT-2420 Calculus II Credits: 4 (Mathematics Gen. Ed. Elective)

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• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)
• PHL-1330 Ethics Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities General Education Requirement)
• PAS-1000 First Year Experience Credits: 1 (Institutional Requirement)
• SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Social Science General Education Requirement)

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• INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• INT-2140 Problem Solving with Spreadsheets Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1550 Introduction to Networks- Network Plus Prep Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• EGL-1340 Writing About Technical Topics Credits: 3 (English General Education Requirement)
• NTR-1010 Introductory Nutrition Credits: 3 (Science No Lab General Education Requirement)
• INT-1620 Security+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2840 Systems Analysis and Project Management Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

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• Select 20 credits from any ART, BMT, ENT or INT course(s) not previously taken and listed below.  Students who want to transfer are strongly advised to consult with an advisor and/or academic coordinator, or department chair.

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• Technology in Art

• ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ART-1620 Digital Publication Design Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ART-2620 Digital Illustration Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ART-2670 3-D Digital Modeling and Animation Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ART-2650 Animation and Multimedia I Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ART-2750 Animation and Multimedia II Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Business

• BMT-1650 Customer Service Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• BMT-2880 Emergency Management Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Engineering Technology

• ENT-1730 DC and AC Circuit Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ENT-1810 Internet of Things Fundamentals Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• ENT-2740 Digital Circuits Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• ENT-2820 Internet of Things Devices and Technologies Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Applications

• INT-1290 Beginning Microsoft Word Credits: 1 (Program Elective)
• INT-1390 Intermediate Microsoft Word Credits: 1 (Program Elective)

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• Database

• INT-2080 Fundamentals of Database Management Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2081 Introduction to Oracle Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2082 Advanced Oracle and PL/SQL Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2150 Problem Solving with Databases Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2180 Data Mining, Manipulation and Analysis Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Security

• INT-2600 Computer Forensics I Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2610 Computer Forensics II Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• INT-2672 Advanced Network Access Control Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2673 Advanced Network Security Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2674 Check Point Certified Security Engineering Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2681 Ethical Hacking Certification Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2682 Introduction to Cybersecurity Analyst Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2685 Security Certification & Accreditation Professional Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2490 Cybersecurity Operations Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2670 Introduction to Firewalls Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2690 CISSP Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Programming

• INT-2030 Introduction to Visual Basic Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2050 Mobile Application Development Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2130 Programming in C++ Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2200 Programming in Java Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2210 Computer Science I Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• INT-2220 Computer Science II Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• INT-2240 Introduction to Python Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Hardware

• INT-1370 Introduction to Help Desk Tools and Procedures Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-1540 Computer Hardware I: A Plus Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• INT-2540 Computer Software: A+ Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Elective)

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• Web Development

• INT-1800 Internet and Web Technology Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-1850 Client-Side Web Development Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2850 Server-Side Web Development Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Networking

• INT-1450 CCNA I - Introduction to Networking Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• INT-2450 CCNA II: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2460 CCNA III: Enterprise Networks, Security & Automation Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2480 Network Automation Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2810 Implementing Cisco Enterprise Networks Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Computer Operating Systems

• INT-2300 Windows Desktop Client Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2310 Windows Server Administration Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2761 Linux Administration Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Cloud

• INT-1930 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2688 Cloud+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2715 AWS Cloud Practitioner Credits: 3 (Program Elective)
• INT-2719 AWS Cloud Computing Architecture Credits: 4 (Program Elective)
• INT-2860 Microsoft Azure Administration Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

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• Internships

• INT-2910 Information Technology Internship I Credits: 1 (Program Elective)
• INT-2920 Information Technology Internship II Credits: 2 (Program Elective)
• INT-2930 Information Technology Internship III Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

Program Total: 60 Credits

NOTE: The total of all program courses (the required courses listed above and the program electives) must be a minimum of 26 credits. Of those credits, at least 15 must be at the 2000 level and include at least two 2000-level INT courses.
If a number of four-credit program requirements are chosen, the three-credit elective course may not be needed. The total for the degree must be a minimum of 60 credits.

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