The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange, and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Information Technology Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Apply appropriate configurations to IT end devices based on company requirements and industry best practices.
- Plan and diagram a computer network based on organizational requirements.
- Identify and solve common wired and wireless network issues using troubleshooting skills.
The Information Technology program offers two (2) tracks. Students may choose a track of:
- Information Systems (A25590IS)
- Systems Security (A25590SS)
Information Technology Information Systems - AAS Degree
Fall Semester I
Select Three Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-110 | Web Programming and Database Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester I
Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114
Select Three Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| NOS-230 | Windows Administration I | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester I
Select Three Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| CIS-115 | Introduction to Programming and Logic | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester II
Select One Course from the Humanities/Fine Arts Courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221
Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114
Select Six Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester II
Select Four Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
Select One Course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Courses: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225
Select One Science/Math Course: BIO-111, BIO-140, BIO-168, CHM-151, MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171
| CTS-289 | System Support Project | 1 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-14 |
Information Technology Systems Security - AAS Degree
Fall Semester I
Select Three Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | | 0 | 1 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-110 | Web Programming and Database Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester I
Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114
Select Six Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer Semester I
| SEC-160 | Security Administration I | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CIS-115 | Introduction to Programming and Logic | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fall Semester II
Select One Course from the Humanities/Fine Arts Courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221
Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114
Select Six Credit Hours from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 1 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester II
Select One Course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Courses: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225
Select One Science/Math Course: BIO-111, BIO-140, BIO-168, CHM-151, MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171
Select One Credit Hour from Program Electives prefixes: ACC, ART, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DFT, ECO, ELC, ISC, MAT, NET, NOS, OST, SEC, SPA-111, WBL (Maximum 9 credits per prefix)
| CSC-249 | Data Structure & Algorithms | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-289 | System Support Project | 1 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13-14 |
Information Technology Computer Tech Core - Certificate C25590TC
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-110 | Web Programming and Database Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Information Technology IS - Certificate C25590IS
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| NOS-230 | Windows Administration I | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Information Technology Systems Security - Certificate C25590SS
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| SEC-160 | Security Administration I | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Information Technology High School Certificates Checklist
Information Technology Certificate CCP - C25590HS
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-110 | Web Programming and Database Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Information Technology Helpdesk CCP Certificate - C25590HH
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network and Security Foundation | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |