Information Technology & Systems AAS Degree

For more information please see the Information Technology & Systems Program Overview .

Purpose

The Information Technology & Systems Degree provides a comprehensive education in the skills, techniques and methodologies of information technology and systems. Graduates of the Information Technology & Systems program will be able to provide effective IT functions to solve business problems using best practice methodologies. Students can specialize in one of the following areas: Developer, Networking, and Technical Support.

Required Courses

INFO 1100 - Introduction to Information Technology & Systems 3 credit(s)
INFO 1600 - IT Support 3 credit(s)
INFO 1670 - IT Essentials 3 credit(s)
INFO 1700 - Database Design Fundamentals 3 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s) from INFO
Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 18

Select from one of the following specializations:

Note: Only one Information Technology & Systems AAS degree may be earned by any student

Information Technology & Systems Developer Specialization 30 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Information Technology & Systems Networking Specialization 30 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Information Technology & Systems Technical Support Specialization 30 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses

Subtotal: 30

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
(Required: INFO 1120 )
GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)