Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology: 2008-2009 Catalog Programs of Study |
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: $27,363–$83,890 / year (U.S.)
Career Outlook: Much faster than average growth through 2014
Good To Know: Offers broad career opportunities and room for advancement
WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Business and Computer Technology Division.
Total Requirements: 64 credits
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| Core Requirements |
40 Credits |
| CIT 129 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
| CIT 165B |
Introduction to Convergence |
3 |
| CIT 211 |
Microsoft Networking I |
4 |
| CIT 212 |
Microsoft Networking II |
4 |
| CSCO 120B |
CISCO Internetworking Academies I |
4 |
| CSCO 121B |
CISCO Internetworking Academies II |
4 |
| ET 131B |
Electronics I |
4 |
| ET 155B |
Home Technology Convergence |
4 |
| ET 265B |
Fundamentals of Telecommunications |
3 |
Choose at least 7 credits from the following information electives: |
ET 132B
ET 198B
ET 200B
CIT 161B
CIT 213
CIT 214
CIT 215
CIT 263B
CIT 269B
CSCO 220B
CSCO 221B
CSCO 130B |
Electronics II
Special Topics in Electronics
Electronics Projects
Essentials of Information Security
Microsoft Networking III
Microsoft Networking IV
Microsoft Networking V
Introduction To IT Project Management
Advanced Convergence
CISCO Internetworking Academies III
CISCO Internetworking Academies IV
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs |
4
3–6
3–6
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
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| General Education Requirements |
24 Credits |
| English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107 & BUS 108: Must include a writing course) |
6 |
| Human Relations Requirement |
3 |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements |
3 |
| Mathematics Requirement |
3 |
| Science Requirement |
6 |
| 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 Degree Requirements page. |
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