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.
Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Science - Information Technology
Requirements
First Semester
Second Semester
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
×Third Semester
General Education Elective
×Behavioral & Social Sciences
English Composition/Writing
Humanities & Fine Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Natural or Physical Science
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Fourth Semester
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (or) Natural or Physical Science
×*Students who are planning to transfer should take one 4-credit lab science course.
Natural or Physical Science
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
CIT261 or Any CIT or CSC course
×CIT261 IT Cooperative Work Experience
or
Any CIT or CSC course
*students who are planning to transfer should take a 4-credit lab science course
IT Transfer Options
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.
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See also: What can I do with this major?
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.