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Associate of Applied Science: 2011–2012 Catalog Year
Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science
When computer and communications technologies are combined, the result is Information Technology! The Information Technology degree is designed to prepare students to perform a variety of duties ranging from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and maintaining information systems. Systems administrators can work in a variety of environments including manufacturing, health care, education, or state and local government agencies. Every business has some kind of IT needs, and a graduate of this program will have a broad base of theory in and hands-on practice with many aspects of technology, especially the use of electronic devices and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information.
Salary: $57,200–$82,240 / year (U.S.)
Career Outlook: Much faster than average growth
Good To Know: Offers broad career opportunities and room for advancement
Total Requirements: 60 Units (Credits)
| Program Requirements | 38–39 Units (Credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| CIT 161 | Essentials of Information Security | 3 |
| CIT 165 | Introduction to Convergence | 3 |
| CIT 211 | Microsoft Networking I | 4 |
| CIT 212 | Microsoft Networking II | 4 |
| CSCO 120 | CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals | 4 |
| ET 131 | DC for Electronics | 4 |
| ET 132 | AC for Electronics | 4 |
| Choose one course: | ||
| ET 155 | Home Technology Convergence | 4 |
| ET 117 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Choose at least 9 units from the following program electives: | ||
| AIT 101 | Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology | 4 |
| AIT 102 | Measurement Tools and Methods | 2 |
| AIT 103 | Introduction to Machine Tool Technologies | 2 |
| AIT 201 | Pneumatic Power Technologies | 4 |
| CIT 263 | Introduction to IT Project Management | 3 |
| CIT 269 | Advanced Convergence | 3 |
| ENRG 110 | Introduction to Alternative Energy | 3 |
| ET 117 | Computer Forensics | 3 |
| ET 155 | Home Technology Convergence | 4 |
| ET 198 | Special Topics in Electronics | 4 |
| ET 200 | Electronics Projects | 4 |
| ET 265 | Fundamentals of Telecommunications | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 21–22 Units (Credits) | |
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English/Communications Requirement |
6 | |
| General Electives | 0-1 | |
| Human Relations Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements | 3 | |
| A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science page. | ||