Cloud Technologies A.A.S.

Program Description

The A.A.S. Degree in Cloud Technologies prepares students for careers in the field by providing comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in cloud services and technologies. Students gain hands-on experience with leading cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, developing the ability to design reliable, secure, and high-performing cloud systems. Students also evaluate and compare cloud computing models, providers, and technologies to make informed decisions when implementing cloud solutions. Some of the courses in the program are cross-listed with continuing education. Graduates are prepared for industry-recognized certifications and can pursue further education or entry-level employment in cloud computing, excelling in networking, security, and cloud-based information systems.

The degree program builds upon the Cloud Technologies Certificate.  The courses prepare students for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Microsoft Azure Administrator, and CompTIA Network+ and Cloud+ certification exams and others. 

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Cloud Technologies, A.A.S will be able to:

• Apply fundamental information technology concepts including database, network, and security management, in order to use cloud service tools effectively.
• Design cloud systems that are reliable, secure, fault-tolerant, and high performing.
• Administer cloud technologies to include network, storage, and virtualization technologies and security.
• Troubleshoot possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a cloud computer-based solution.
• Evaluate cloud computing models, providers, and technologies.
• Communicate clearly and in a professional manner within the information technology environment.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• EGL-1010 Composition I: Expository Writing Credits: 3 (English Gen.Ed. Requirement)
• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Comp. Literacy Institutional Requirement)
• MAT-1130 Mathematical Ideas Credits: 3 (Mathematics Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• PAS-1000 First Year Experience Credits: 1 (Institutional Requirement)
• PHL-1090 Introduction to Logic Credits: 3 (Arts/Humanities Gen. Ed. Requirement)

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• INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1550 Introduction to Networks- Network Plus Prep Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1930 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2080 Fundamentals of Database Management Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2715 AWS Cloud Practitioner Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

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• NTR-1010 Introductory Nutrition Credits: 3 (Science No Lab Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• EGL-1340 Writing About Technical Topics Credits: 3 (English Gen. Ed. Requirement)
• SOC-1010 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 (Social Science Gen. Ed. Requirement)

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• INT-2688 Cloud+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2719 AWS Cloud Computing Architecture Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2860 Microsoft Azure Administration Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2761 Linux Administration Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2780 Advanced Cloud Security Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2840 Systems Analysis and Project Management Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

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• INT-1620 Security+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2310 Windows Server Administration Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2250 Introduction to DevOps Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

Program Total: 60 Credits