Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 04, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2024-2025

Information Systems Technology, AAS


Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology.

Length: Four-semester (two-year program)

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology with a major in Information Systems Technology is designed to train students to be skilled information technology specialists. With this curriculum, students may complete a specialization in Networking Systems Technology. This two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students in computer programming languages (Java), computer hardware, operating systems, networking, computer applications (MSOffice), and web page design and applications. This degree program will also prepare students for several computer certifications.

Occupational Objectives:
Computer Support Specialist
Information Technology Specialist
Computer Programmer
Network Support Specialist
Database Support Specialist
Internet Support Specialist
Web-based Programmer

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Information Systems Technology program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Suggested Credits for Semester: 18


Third Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 17


Fourth Semester


Suggested Credits for Semester: 16


Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 67


1Lab Science Electives:  BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , CHM 112 , PHY 201 , PHY 202 PHY 241 , PHY 242  

2Math Electives:  MTH 154 , MTH 155 MTH 161 , MTH 167  

3 Social Science Electives:  ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , PLS 135 , PSY 200 , SOC 200   

4Health or PED Electives:  HLT 110 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147  

5History Electives:  HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122  

6Humanities Electives:  HUM 201 , PHI 100 , PHI 220 , REL 230