IT-Information Systems - NEW
Curriculum 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 who wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Information Systems.
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
A25590IS
NC CIP: 11.0103
Day, Online
POS Approved: Fall 2026
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTI 110 | IT Foundations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Workplace Writing Essentials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 10 | 10 | 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 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 220 | Adv Hard/Software Support | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 245 | Integrated Apps Expert | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Math Measurement & Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 10 | 13 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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| Technology and Society (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Introduction to Ethics (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semster
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 287 | Emerging Technologies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 130 | Windows Single User | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 10 | 4 | 0 | 12 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 155 | Tech Support Functions | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 210 | Computer Ethics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 289 | System Support Project | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
| Total: | 9 | 9 | 0 | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
A25590IS