IT-Programming & Software Development REVISED
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 Programming & Software Development.
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
A25590CP
NC CIP: 11.0103
Day, Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2025
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 10 | 11 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 151 | JAVA Programming | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 251 | Adv JAVA Programming | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | ITS Elective List 1 - At least 1 Credit | * | * | * | 1 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Freshman Composition | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 10 | 6 | 0 | 13 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Technology and Society (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Ethics (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 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 |
| CSC 121 | Python Programming | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 218 | Swift Programming II | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 221 | Advanced Python Programming | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 11 | 0 | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 289 | Programming Capstone Proj | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | ITS Elective List 2 - 3 Credits | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | ITS Elective List 2 - 3 Credits | * | * | * | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Artificial Intel. Fundamentals | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Chatbot Programming I | (2) | (3) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| C# Programming | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Data Structure & Algorithms | (2) | (3) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
Elective List 1 – Select 1 credit hour: CSC 117, CSC 123, CTI 141, WBL 111
Elective List 2 - Select 6 credit hours: CSC 114, CSC 115, DBA 120, DBA 125, NET 226, WEB 151
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