The Associate of Science in Information Technology is a program of study that prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Technology (IT). Technical requirement classes are designed to give students a firm foundation in the basics of computer operations, repair, network medium design and installation, enterprise networking, security and cybersecurity operations. Elective courses allow the students to further specialize.
This program of study will provide students with a practical overview of Information Technology, including hands-on experience with configuring networking devices, network management, network security, and cybersecurity operations. Students who complete the Associate Degree program are prepared to take various certifications and licensing exams, including the Cisco Certified Networking Associates (CCNA) exam. Cisco Cyber Ops Associate, ETA Fiber Optic Installer and Data Cabling Installer Certifications, CompTIA’s A+, Security+, Project Management and Server Certifications.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the AS in Information Technology program, students will be able to:
- Install, configure, and repair computer systems.
- Apply concepts and knowledge in the core areas of computer networking.
- Apply concepts and knowledge in the core areas of computer network security and cybersecurity operations.
General Education Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
| EN110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| MA___ | Mathematics Requirement | 3 |
| SI___ | Natural & Physical Sciences Requirement | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Literacy for Life Requirement | 3 | |
Total | 19-20 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
| IT130 | Project Management for IT | 3 |
| IT211 | IT Essentials | 4 |
| IT242 | Principles of Voice and Data Cabling | 3 |
| IT243 | Fiber Optics Installation | 3 |
| IT265 | Computer Networking I | 5 |
| IT266 | Computer Networking II | 5 |
| IT267 | Computer Networking III | 5 |
| IT283 | Network Security + | 3 |
| IT285 | Cybersecurity Operations | 5 |
Total | 36 | |
Computer Networking Electives (Choose 2) | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
| CS112 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| IT131 | Server Technology | 3 |
| IT292 | Information Technology Practicum | 3 |
Total | 6 | |
Program Total | 61-62 | |
Course Sequence by Semester
Year 1 | |||||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| EN___ | English Composition Requirement | 3-4 | IT130 | Project Management | 3 |
| MA___ | Mathematics Requirements | 3-4 | SI____ | Natural & Physical Sciences | 4 |
| IT242 | Principles of Voice and Data Cabling | 3 | IT283 | Network Security + | 3 |
| IT243 | Fiber Optics Installation | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| IT211 | IT Essentials | 4 |
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Total | 16-18 |
| Total | 13 | |
Year 2 | |||||
Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||||
Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| IT265 | Computer Networking I | 5 | IT267 | Computer Networking III | 5 |
| IT266 | Computer Networking II | 5 | IT285 | Cybersecurity Operations | 5 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Requirement | 3-4 | Elective – See elective list | 3 | ||
| Literacy for Life | 3 | Social & Behavioral Sciences Requirement | 3 | ||
| Total | 16-17 |
| Total | 16 |
Program Total | 61-62 | ||||
