Information Systems Technology, AAS

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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 Essentials MTE 1-5 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

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

First Semester

SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits
ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts 3 credits
ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 credits
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting 3 credits
ITN 260 Network Security Basics 3 credits
ITP 100 Software Design 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Second Semester

ITD 110 Web Page Design 3 credits
Elective Computer/Information Literacy 3 credits¹
Elective Database 3 credits²
Elective Graphics Design 3 credits³
ITD 210 Web Page Design II 3 credits
ITE 215 Advanced Computer Applications and Integration 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Third Semester

BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3 credits
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Elective Social Science 3 credits⁵
Elective Programming 4 credits⁴
Elective Health/Physical Education 1 credit

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Fourth Semester

CST 126 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
Elective Business I 3 credits ^6,8
Elective Business II 3 credits^7,8
Elective Social Science 3 credits⁵
HUM 100 Survey of the Humanities 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 66

¹Students may select from the following courses: ITE 115 or ITE 119

²Students may select from the following courses: ITD 132 or ITD 256

³ Students may select from the following courses: ITD 112 or ITE 170

⁴Students may select from the following courses: ITP 112 or ITP 120

⁵Students may select from the following Social Science/Behavioral courses: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 200 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 , PLS 211 , PLS 212 , PSY 200 , PSY 215 , PSY 216 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 215 , SOC 250

⁶Students may selective from the following course: BUS 116 or BUS 117

⁷Students may selective from the following courses: BUS 118 BUS 165

⁸Students more interested in Entrepreneurship should complete BUS 116 and BUS 165 while students more interested in I. T. Management should complete BUS 117 and BUS 118.