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IT-Web Technologies

Curriculum Description

Information Technology

Career Cluster:    
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems

Pathway:              Information Technology

Program Major    Information Technology

Pathway Description

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.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Web Technologies.

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

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 11.0103
Day, Evening, and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2021

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTI 110 Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation 2 2 0 3
CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation 2 2 0 3
WEB 111 Intro to Web Graphics 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Freshman Composition (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Precalculus Algebra (3) (2) (0) (4)
  Total: 11 8 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 0 0 3
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        
Technical Report Writing 3 0 0 3
  Total: 10 4 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 0 3
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 0 0 3
WEB 140 Web Development Tools NEW VERSION 2021FA 2 3 0 3
  Total: 7 6 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
WEB 182 PHP Programming 2 2 0 3
WEB 230 Implementing Web Serv 2 2 0 3
WEB 240 Internet Security 2 2 0 3
WEB 250 Database Driven Websites 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Elective List 1 ** ** ** 1
  Total: 8 8 0 13

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
WEB 210 Web Design 2 2 0 3
WEB 285 Emerging Web Technologies 2 2 0 3
WEB 289 Internet Technologies Project 1 4 0 3
___ ___ Elective List 2 ** ** ** 3
  Total: 5 8 0 12

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

2017FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
       This program was formerly Web Technologies A25290.

Elective List 1 – Select 1 credit hour: CSC 118, DBA 110, NOS 130, WBL 111, WBL 121, WBL 131, WEB 125, WEB 213

Elective List 2 – Select 3 credit hours: CSC 151, CSC 218, DBA 120, NOS 120, WEB 151, WEB 180, WEB 214

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240

Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

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