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 2023

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
CTI 110 Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation 2 2 0 3
CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation 2 2 0 3
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 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 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 0 3
WEB 110 Web Development Fundamentals 2 3 0 3
WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting 2 3 0 3
WEB 120 Intro to Internet Multimedia 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Freshman Composition 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Writing and Inquiry (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 11 11 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (Global) (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) (3) (0) (0) (3)
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective * * * 3
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Elective * * * 3
  Total: 3 0 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CSC 118 Swift Programming I 2 3 0 3
WEB 182 PHP Programming 2 3 0 3
WEB 250 Database Driven Websites 2 2 0 3
___ ___ ITS Elective (at least 1 Credit) * * * 1
  Total: 6 8 0 10

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
WEB 151 Mobile Application Dev I 2 3 0 3
WEB 210 Web Design 2 2 0 3
WEB 225 Content Management Sys 2 2 0 3
WEB 289 Internet Technologies Project 1 4 0 3
___ ___ ITS Elective - 3 Credits * * * 3
  Total: 7 11 0 15

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Elective List 1 – Select 3 credit hours: CCT 110, CSC 218, DBA 110, WEB 140, WEB 213

Elective List 2 – Select 1 credit hour: DBA 120, SEC 160, WBL 111, WEB 214, WEB 251

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

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

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

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