Associate in Science Degree

Information Technology Program

Overview

Students in the A. S. Information Technology program acquire a wide range of technical skills that prepare them for various positions in the information technology field. Since many technology clusters are available in the IT field, the IT program provides a foundation in software development, database administration, networking, and web development.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester			Credits
ENL101		English Composition I	3
COM103		Human Communication	3
GIT110	M	Computer Applications This course focuses on the use of the microcomputer in various business settings. A lab/lecture environment is used to enable students to learn the Windows operating system and four commonly used software packages selected from applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Students are introduced to the software and then progress through various challenging assignments, including integrating applications. Basic concepts in Internet usage, including electronic mail, are an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: (GIT101, GIT102, or 30wpm) Co-requisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: Satisfies a General Education elective. If challenged or waived, an Information Technology elective may be substituted.	3
BUS100		Introduction to Business	3
BIT113		Microcomputer Hardware	3
Second Semester			Credits
ACC100		Survey of Accounting	3
BIT187	M	Introduction to Networks (Cisco 1)	3
	M	Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning	3 (or) 4
		Behavioral & Social Science	3
BIT115		IT: Windows Desktop Operating Services	3
Third Semester			Credits
		General Education Elective	3
		Behavioral & Social Science	3
GIT183	M	Web Site Design & Scripting	3
	M	First-level Programming Course BIT175 Visual Basic Programming CSC105 Computer Programming I: Python CSC110 Computer Programming I: Java CSC120 Computer Programming I: C++	3
GIT150	M	Database Applications	3
Fourth Semester			Credits
BUS120 (or) HSC104		Business Law (or) Cybercrime BUS120 Business Law I This course is a comprehensive guide to the basic principles and practices of Business Law including an introduction to law and its application in the business world. The course covers business ethics; the judicial process and court systems; the constitutional grounds for business regulation; torts, personal, real, and intellectual property; contracts, sales, agency, employment law, business organizations including partnerships and corporations; and government regulation of business. Prerequisite: None Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer HSC104 Cybercrime This course provides students with basic information on how commonly encountered high-technology crimes are committed as well as basic investigation strategies including the collection of evidence and computer forensics focusing on the network. Crimes dealing with computers, telephones, check-reading machines, credit card machines, and other technology are discussed. Issues dealing with jurisdiction and legislation to expressly criminalize cybercrime are discussed. Prerequisite: HSC101 or BIT187 Offered: Spring	3
		Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science* *Students planning on transfer should take a 4-credit lab science course. For a complete list of General Education Courses, see: General Education Courses	3 (or) 4
		Information Technology Elective Any course with a GIT, BIT, or CSC designation or HSC104.	3
		Advanced Information Technology Elective CSC130 or a 200-level course with a GIT, BIT or CSC course designation.	3
BIT261		IT Cooperative Work Experience (or) Advanced Information Technology Elective BIT261 Information Technology Cooperative Work Experience The student works in an information systems office for 150 hours to gain practical training in one of the varied aspects of information technology. All students in Information Technology tracks are encouraged to take a cooperative work experience. Limited to students enrolled in the Information Technology program. Prerequisite: at least 2 semesters of Business and IT courses and/or comparable practical experience. Permission of IT Coordinator Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: May be repeated once for credit. Advanced Information Technology Elective: CSC130 or a 200-level course with a GIT, BIT or CSC course designation.	3
Total Credits			60–62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

Career Outlook

Currently, there is a strong demand for well-trained, competent workers in information technology. Students completing the general degree program are prepared for entry-level positions in the IT field. Students who desire to advance in the field are encouraged to select advanced IT courses in a concentration.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Information Technology program, students are able to:

Read, write, discuss and think critically about topics and ideas in information and/or office technology.
Analyze ethical issues and apply ethical standards in the performance of responsibilities in a variety of information and office technology careers.
Synthesize information from communications, information technology, office technology, and business to provide customer service and solve business problems.
Assume positions in a variety of information and office technology careers
Work well with teams in a information or office technology setting.
Transfer to baccalaureate programs.

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Information Technology Program

Overview

Career Outlook

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