Information Technology Emphasis (AA degree A8985)
Business Division
The A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Information Technology is designed to prepare students for a career in Information Technology. The degree offers a balanced set of classes that enables students to maintain and secure a computer, create and modify computer applications and databases, create customized reports, and use productivity software to solve business problems. Emphasis is place on developing object-oriented, business-related applications, creating and maintaining a database, and utilizing operating system utilities to optimize, maintain and secure a computer. Career opportunities available after the completion of this degree include technical support and systems analyst. Students wishing a bachelor's degree (transfer program) should meet with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of course.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Basics | ||
| Required Core | ||
| CISB 11 | Computer Information Systems | 3.5 |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | 3.5 |
| Software Development | ||
| Choose one of the following sequences: | 3.5 | |
| Programming in Visual Basic and Programming in Visual Basic Laboratory | ||
| Programming in Java and Programming in Java Laboratory | ||
| Programming in C++ and Programming in C++ Laboratory | ||
| Programming in C# and Programming in C# Laboratory | ||
| Mobile Device Programming and Mobile Device Programming Laboratory | ||
| Programming in Python and Programming in Python Laboratory | ||
| Secure Web Programming with ASP.NET and Secure Web Programming with ASP.NET Laboratory | ||
| Secure Web Server Programming in Python and Secure Web Server Programming in Python Laboratory | ||
| Database Technology | ||
| Choose one of the following sequences: | 3.5 | |
| Database Management - Microsoft Access and Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory | ||
| Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server and Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server Laboratory | ||
| Database Management - Oracle and Database Management - Oracle Laboratory | ||
| Operating Systems and Networking | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | 3-3.5 | |
| Telecommunications Networking and Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory | ||
| Windows Operating System | ||
| Linux Operating System and Linux Operating System Laboratory | ||
| Cloud and Virtualization Network Security | ||
| Security | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Information Systems Security | ||
| Operating Systems Security | ||
| Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures and Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory | ||
| Recommended Elective | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | ||
| Microsoft Word | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
or SPCH 26H | Interpersonal Communication - Honors | |
| Total Units | 20-21.5 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Know the four primary operations of a computer and the hardware that performs these operations.
- Be able to create effective queries that answer needed questions.
- Be able to identify four types of common transmission media and be able to describe the basic characteristics of each.
- Be able to use decision making statements and loops in order to create a business application.
- Be able to understand the need for security.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.
This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CISB 11 | Computer Information Systems 3.5 | 3.5 |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req 5 | 5 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition 4 | 4 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course 1 | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course 3 | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course 3 | 3 |
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course 3 | 3-5 |
| Units | 6-8 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course 3 | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3 | 1-3 |
| Units | 4-6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course 3 | 3 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course 3 | 3-4 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3 | 1-3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3 | 1-3 |
| Information Techn. Emphasis, AA A8985 5 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 8-13 | |
| Total Units | 40-49 | |
