This program is designed to prepare students to work in many different information technology systems and networks that drive society and the economy. Students may study a variety of topics including networking, system administration and cybersecurity that are vital to today’s collaborative and connected business environments.
Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a professional in a chosen field of study
Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Technology are expected to:
- Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree. (WNC SLO 1,3,6,7)
- Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form. WNC SLO 2)
- Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a technology degree professional. (WNC SLO 1,6,7)
- Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement. (WNC SLO 1,7)
- Developed an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. (WNC SLO 5,7)
- Developed an appreciation of the need and importance of lifelong learning. (WNC SLO 1)
Required Courses
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Total Requirements | 60 Units | |
Program Requirements | 36 Units | |
CIT 114 | IT Essentials | 4 |
CIT 128 | Introduction to Software Development | 4 |
CIT 217 | Security + | 3 |
CIT 263 | Introduction to IT Project Management | 3 |
INF 100 | Introduction to Informatics I - Basic Concepts | 3 |
Program Electives | ||
CIT 173 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
CIT 212 | Microsoft Networking II | 3 |
CIT 273 | Network Defense | 3 |
CIT 274 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
CIT 275 | Hacking Forensics Investigation | 3 |
CSCO 120 | Ccna Internetworking Fundamentals | 4 |
CSCO 121 | Ccna Routing Protocols | 4 |
General Education Requirements | 24 Units | |
English/Communications Requirement: Recommend ENG 101 and ENG 107 Must include a writing course | 6 | |
Human Relations Requirement | 3 | |
Humanities/Social Science Requirements | 3 | |
Mathematics Requirement: Recommend: MATH 126 or higher | 3 | |
Science Requirement | 3 | |
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement | 3 | |
General Elective | 3 |
Suggested Course Sequence
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Cybersecurity Pathway | ||
First Semester | ||
CIT 114 | IT Essentials | 4 |
CSCO 120 | Ccna Internetworking Fundamentals | 4 |
CSCO 121 | Ccna Routing Protocols | 4 |
English Course | 3 | |
Second Semester | ||
CIT 173 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
CIT 217 | Security + | 3 |
CIT 263 | Introduction to IT Project Management | 3 |
CIT 212 | Microsoft Networking II | 3 |
English Course | 3 | |
Third Semester | ||
CIT 273 | Network Defense | 3 |
CIT 274 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
CIT 128 | Introduction to Software Development | 4 |
INF 100 | Introduction to Informatics I - Basic Concepts | 3 |
Science Course | 3 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
CIT 275 | Hacking Forensics Investigation | 3 |
Human Relations Course | 3 | |
Humanities/Social Science Course | 3 | |
Mathematics Course | 3 | |
U.S./Nevada Constitution | 3 |