INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Associate of Science degree in Information Science and Technology is designed to provide students with sufficient IT skills and knowledge to pursue careers that focus on information technology and related fields. It may be of use to individuals seeking entry-level jobs in computer technology applications. In addition to the General Education outcomes, students will be given the opportunity to:
- Identify different kinds of computer hardware and software.
- Deploy and manage a network independently.
- Troubleshoot network issues.
- Develop software projects using different programming languages.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of database management systems.
- Build and maintain websites independently.
- Gain practical experience through experiential learning in the information technology industry.
| Course ID | Subject Area | Credits |
| Area I: General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree | ||
| GS 101 | Introduction to College Studies: Technology, Leadership, and Success | (5) |
| GS 110 | Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Health | (5) |
| EN 104 | English Composition and Writing | (5) |
| EN 105 | Mechanics and Research of Academic Writing | (5) |
| EN 202 | Introduction to Public Speaking, Communication, and Self-Awareness | (5) |
| GS/IT 109 | Technology in the Information Age | (5) |
| MA 105 | Introduction to College Algebra | (5) |
| SO 202 | Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Diversity in a Global Society | (5) |
| SO 235 | Local and Global Citizenship with Experiential Learning (see p.14 for additional costs) | (5) |
| Total General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree | (45) | |
| Area II: Information Technology Core Requirements | ||
| IT 201 | Introduction to Computer Management | (5) |
| IT 202 | Data Communications and Computer Networking | (5) |
| IT 203 | Network Troubleshooting | (5) |
| IT 212 | Introduction to blockchain technologies | (5) |
| Total Information Technology Core Requirements | (20) | |
| Area III: Information Science Core Requirements | ||
| IT 211 | Introduction to Web Programming | (5) |
| IT 205 | C programming language | (5) |
| IT 206 | C++ programming language | (5) |
| IT 209 | Data Base Management Systems | (5) |
| IT 210 | Software Project Management | (5) |
| Total Information Science Core Requirements | (25) | |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | (90) |