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IT-Data Reporting & Analytics 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 Data Reporting & Analytics or Healthcare Analytics.

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
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:
Freshman Composition 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Writing and Inquiry (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 11 9 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CSC 123 R Programming 2 3 0 3
CTI 141 Cloud & Storage Concepts 1 4 0 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 0 3
DBA 120 Database Programming I 2 2 0 3
DBA 125 Database Reporting 2 2 0 3
  Total: 9 14 0 15

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:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CSC 152 SAS 2 3 0 3
DBA 118 Google Data Analytics I 1 6 0 3
DBA 218 Google Data Analytics II 2 3 0 3
___ ___ ITS Elective (at least 1 Credit) * * * 1
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (Global) (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 8 12 0 13

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CSC 249 Data Structure & Algorithms 2 3 0 3
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts 3 0 0 3
DBA 285 Data Warehousing & Mining 2 3 0 3
DBA 289 Database Project 1 4 0 3
  Total: 8 10 0 12

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Elective List 1 – Select one: CSC 121, CTS 130, CTS 240, DBA 210, SEC 110, WBL 111

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