A25590 – Information Technology - Combined AAS Pathways
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 65 |
Yes |
Description
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector and with organizations that use information technology systems to process information and automate business processes.
Course work is designed to develop a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange, and use information to solve technical issues related to information security, interactive media, network systems, software development, and information technology support and services.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Resolve technical problems using information technologies and information systems
- Create technology system solutions based on industry standards and customer requirements
- Communicate with clarity and precision using appropriate information technology terminology and concepts
Program Requirements
Other Major Hours - Electives
Electives
Electives
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Take 6 credits from courses not already listed in your pathway
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Hours - Required:
Programming and Dev Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Network Management Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Support and Services Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Cyber Security Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Artificial Intelligence Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
General Education
1st Communications
Enroll in the following:
2nd Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Science Electives (AAS)
Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Technical Core
Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CTI-110 | Information Technology Foundations | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundations | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
Pathway Requirements
Programming and Dev Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Network Management Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Support and Services Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
| CTS-155 | Tech Support Functions | 3 |
| CTS-220 | Advanced Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
Cyber Security Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Artificial Intelligence Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Required Courses
Other Required Courses
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Take one of the courses offered
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning