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The computer information technology AS degree prepares you for jobs such as PC support specialist, help desk specialist, microcomputer specialist, software specialist and information systems specialist.
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students with an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
AS.CIA (60 Credit Hours)
This program prepares students for jobs in the field of PC support specialist, help desk specialist, microcomputer specialist, software specialist, and information systems specialist.
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
†CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers - 3 cr.
†ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.
Humanities General Education CORE - 3 cr.
Natural Science General Education CORE- 3 cr.
*†STA 2023 Elementary Statistics - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†CET 1172C PC Upgrading and Repair: Hardware - 3 cr.
†CET 1174C PC Upgrading and Repair: Software - 3 cr.
†CGS 2301 Management Information Systems - 3 cr.
†CTS 1303 Enterprise Operating Systems I - 3 cr.
†CTS 1305 Introduction to Networking - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Third Semester
†CGS 2541 Database Design - 3 cr.
**†CTS 1306 Enterprise Operating Systems II - 3 cr.
YEAR II – First Semester
†CGS 1103 Project Management - 3 cr.
*†CIS 2321 Systems Analysis - 3 cr.
†CNT 1401 Introduction to Network Security - 3 cr.
†AMH 2010 Early American History or †AMH 2020, Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr.
†OST 1335 Business Communications - 3 cr.
YEAR II – Second Semester
†CGS 1555 Introduction to the Internet - 3 cr.
CIS 2939 Computer Information Administrator Capstone - 3 cr.
**Electives offered during this term. - 3 cr.
**Select at least 3 credit hours from the following:
†CGS 1577 Presentation Systems - 3 cr.
†CGS 1761 Computer Operating Systems - 3 cr.
†CGS 2108 Advanced Computer Applications - 3 cr.
CIS 2905 Special Topics in Computer Information - 3 cr.
CIS 2932-36 Special Topics in Computer Information - 3 cr.
†COP 1000 Programming Logic - 3 cr.
†CTS 1106 Introduction to Unix - 3 cr.
*Permission of instructor required for concurrent enrollment with the prerequisite.
** May require additional coursework.
†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.