2025-2026 College Catalog

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2025-2026 College Catalog

Computer & Information Technology, AAS

Location(s): Monroe Campus

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Program Total Credit Hours

60

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer and Information Technology combines English, math, social science, natural science, and humanities with business and computer courses to create a program designed to meet the increasing demand for entry-level Computer and Information Technology professionals. Further, a significant portion of the coursework is transferable for those students wishing to complete a bachelor’s degree. The program is also designed to help students prepare for and successfully complete several internationally recognized, industry-based certifications inclusive of but not limited to certifications offered by CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and LPI.

Concentrations:

IT Professional, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity, Technology Specialist

Program Requirements

Required Courses

BUSN 101 - Introduction to Business Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 100 - Information Technology Fundame Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 101 - Computer User Support I Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 110 - Network Fundamentals I Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 130 - Information Security Fund Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 102 - Computer User Support II Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 111 - Network Fundamentals II Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 220 - System Security Credit Hour(s): 3
BUSN 215 - Business Communication Credit Hour(s): 3

Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
SOCL 201 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3

English Composition (6 hours)

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credit Hour(s): 3
ENGL 102 - English Composition II Credit Hour(s): 3

Natural Sciences (3 hours)

PHSC 100 - Physical Science I Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 110 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3

Concentration: IT Professional (15 hours)

CINS 120 - Operating Systems Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 203 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 204 - Word Processing Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 205 - Database Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 210 - Cloud Computing Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3

Concentration: Computer Programming (15 hours)

CSCI 192 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 203 - Software Design&Programming II Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 200 - Software Design&Programming I Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 240 - Project Management Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 285 - Information Technology Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3

Concentration: Cybersecurity (15 hours)

CSCI 192 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 225 - Firewalls & Network Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 254 - Ethical Hacking Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 227 - Incident Response & Handling Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 210 - Cloud Computing Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3

Concentration: Technology Specialist (15 hours)

CINS 120 - Operating Systems Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 203 - Spreadsheet Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 204 - Word Processing Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 205 - Database Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 210 - Cloud Computing Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 171 - Linux Essentials Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 225 - Firewalls & Network Security Credit Hour(s): 3
CINS 227 - Incident Response & Handling Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 254 - Ethical Hacking Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 295 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 192 - Programming Logic & Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 200 - Software Design&Programming I Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 203 - Software Design&Programming II Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 240 - Project Management Credit Hour(s): 3
CSCI 285 - Information Technology Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
CNET 201 - Windows Server I Credit Hour(s): 3

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