Computer Information Technology & Security AAS
Information Technology prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in the design, implementation and security of Internetworking solutions for small, medium and large enterprises. Positions involving technical support for small computer system hardware and software implementations embedded in local and wide area networks are supported through the use of the CompTIA, Microsoft, and network offerings. Major elements of this course of study include microcomputer theory, data communications, operating systems, security fundamentals including virus eradication, systems hardware and software analysis, virtualization, troubleshooting techniques, use of computer analysis hardware, and application of all of these elements in the work setting. This program has physical requirements that may affect the student’s ability to perform in this field.
Entrance Requirements
- Program has semester admittance (Fall and Spring).
- Enrollment priority is on a first-come, first-served basis as determined by the student’s faculty advising date.
- Aleks score in Math of 30 or higher, Writing Placement Exam of 2 or higher, or qualify for MTHPT-137 and ENGL-101.
Upon completion of the Information Technology AAS degree, the student will have basic skills to:
- Understand and implement appropriate industrial standard safety measures for given situations.
- Use industry standard tools and diagnostic test equipment.
- Cyber security course will engage your understanding of online safety in the context of the wider world, introducing you to different types of malware, including viruses and trojans, as well as concepts such as network security, cryptography, identity theft and risk management.
- Setup, upgrade, configure and troubleshoot microcomputers and microcomputer peripherals.
- Install and maintain microcomputer-based applications.
- Setup, upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot microcomputer based operating systems including Linux and Microsoft Windows.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot LAN solutions for a given specification using Windows Server and Linux. Solutions include the use of the appropriate network operating systems and provisions for Internet connectivity as well as proxy services, print services, file services, web services, DNS/DHCP, mail services, authentication and security, and management services.
- Design, install, and test structured cabling systems.
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Understand and utilize switching technologies and router operations that support current business networks, including wireless local area networks (WLAN) and security concepts. Perform network configuration and troubleshooting, identify, and mitigate LAN security threats, and configure and secure a basic WLAN. Learn the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting networks of all sizes.
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Each student is required to obtain or complete the examination for at least one nationally recognized IT certification.
- Students must earn a grade of C or better in all required IT courses to qualify for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology.
General Education Requirement
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Written Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6.00 | |
| WRITING AND RHETORIC I and WRITING AND RHETORIC II | ||
| COLLEGE WRITING AND RESEARCH | ||
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.00 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING | ||
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4.00 | |
| MATH FOR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| PRECALCULUS | ||
| Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.00 | |
| CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY | ||
| WORLD PREHISTORY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY | ||
| WORLD HISTORY I | ||
| WORLD HISTORY II | ||
| UNITED STATES HISTORY I | ||
| UNITED STATES HISTORY II | ||
| DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| HUMAN RELATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| INTERNATIONAL POLITICS | ||
| COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | ||
| SOCIAL PROBLEMS | ||
| Total Credits | 16.00 | |
Program Requirements1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Core | ||
| IT-231 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS I | 4.00 |
| IT-232 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS II | 4.00 |
| IT-233 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS III | 4.00 |
| IT-234 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS IV | 4.00 |
| IT-251 | NETWORKING I | 4.00 |
| IT-252 | NETWORKING II | 4.00 |
| IT-253 | NETWORKING III | 4.00 |
| IT-254 | NETWORKING IV | 4.00 |
| IT-271 | CYBERSECURITY I | 4.00 |
| IT-272 | CYBERSECURITY II | 4.00 |
| IT-273 | CYBERSECURITY III | 4.00 |
| IT-274 | CYBERSECURITY IV | 4.00 |
| Total Credits | 48.00 | |
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All program required courses need a grade of C or better.
Sequential Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL-101 | WRITING AND RHETORIC I | 3.00 |
| IT-231 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS I | 4.00 |
| IT-251 | NETWORKING I | 4.00 |
| IT-271 | CYBERSECURITY I | 4.00 |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| CORE | Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3.00-5.00 |
| IT-232 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS II | 4.00 |
| IT-252 | NETWORKING II | 4.00 |
| IT-272 | CYBERSECURITY II | 4.00 |
| Credits | 15.00-17.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE | Oral Communication | 3.00 |
| CORE | Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3.00 |
| IT-233 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS III | 4.00 |
| IT-253 | NETWORKING III | 4.00 |
| IT-273 | CYBERSECURITY III | 4.00 |
| Credits | 18.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL-102 | WRITING AND RHETORIC II | 3.00 |
| IT-234 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS IV | 4.00 |
| IT-254 | NETWORKING IV | 4.00 |
| IT-274 | CYBERSECURITY IV | 4.00 |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Total Credits | 63.00-65.00 | |