College Catalog Programs of Study 2018-2019

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Science Degree

Offered through AL, AN, ELI, LO, MA, WO

 
 

CIP Code: 11.0103

 

Purpose: The Associate of Science degree curriculum in Information Technology is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in Information Technology.

Transfer Information: Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements, please consult a counselor or academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.

Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 4 units of mathematics (algebra I-II, geometry and precalculus); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.

Two Years Credits
1st Semester
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
1HIS Elective 3
ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts 3
2MTH 161 Precalculus I or higher-level Mathematics course 3
3SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
4___ Social Science Elective 3
Total   16
2nd Semester
5ENG 112 College Composition II 3
ITE 170 Multimedia Software 3
ITN 100 Introduction to Telecommunications 3
ITP 100 Software Design 3
2,6MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3
Total   15
3rd Semester
CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3
7ITP 120 JAVA Programming I or 4
  ITP  132  C++ Program I  
8___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
9___ Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
Total   14
4th Semester
8___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
ITD 256 Advanced Database Management 3
ITE 221 PC Hardware and OS Architecture 3
9___ Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
4___ Social Science Elective 3
Total   16

Total credits for the Information Technology A.S.=61

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.

1 Select from HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, or HIS 122 as appropriate for transfer.

2 Credit will not be awarded for both Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 264

3 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

4 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.

5 ENG 125 is a preferred course if transferring to George Mason University. Students considering transfer should consult an academic advisor to select the appropriate course.

6 Students with a qualifying placement test score may wish to take MTH 261 rather than MTH 263. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263.

7 Students planning to transfer should contact their academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

8 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of transfer institution.

9 See biology, chemistry, ENV 121–122, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, excluding NAS 161–162, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.