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Computer Information Technology

Curriculum Description

The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs.

Course work will develop a student’s ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A25260
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2010

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Survey of Mathematics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
College Algebra (3) (0) (0) (3)
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 2 3 0 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 3 0 0 3
  Total: 10 10 0 14

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 0 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
NOS 130 Windows Single User 2 2 0 3
NOS 230 Windows Admin I 2 2 0 3
Select one:
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 ** ** ** 3
  OR        
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 (**) (**) (**) (4)
  Total: 9 7 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 0 0 3
CTS 118 IS Professional Comm 2 0 0 2
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 2 3 0 3
Select one:
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 ** ** ** 3
  OR        
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 (**) (**) (**) (4)
  Total: 7 3 0 11

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Networking Concepts 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Networking Basics (1) (4) (0) (3)
WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 (**) (**) (**) (3)
  OR        
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 (**) (**) (**) (4)
  OR        
___ ___
 Elective Group 1 ** ** ** 1
  Total: 7 4 0 13

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
CTS 289 System Support Project 1 4 0 3
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
___ ___ Elective Group 2 ** ** ** 3
___ ___ Elective Group 2 ** ** ** 2
  Total: 7 4 0 14

Total Credit Hours: 67

Additional Information

Elective Group 1 – Select a minimum of 7 credit hours: CCT 110, CCT 121, COE 111. CSC 139, CTS 130, CTS 155, CTS 220, CTS 250, CTS 287, GIS 111

Elective Group 2 – Select a minimum of 5 credit hours: COE 112, CTS 125, CTS 217, CTS 230, CTS 240, DBA 112, NOS 120, SGD 171, SGD 271

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

** Hours will vary depending on course selection.

A25260