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)
Pathway Recommendations
This is a pathway of the Associate of Applied Science – Computer Information Technology, please see the main AAS page for complete degree requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway Recommendations | 9 Units | |
| CIT 273 | Network Defense | 3 |
| CIT 274 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| CIT 275 | Hacking Forensics Investigation | 3 |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Pathway | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CIT 114 | IT Essentials | 4 |
| CIT 128 | Introduction to Software Development | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Math Requirement | 3 | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CIT 112 | Network + | 3 |
| CIT 217 | Security + | 3 |
| CIT 212 | Microsoft Networking II | 5 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| or ENG 107 | Technical Communications I | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CIT 220 | Routing and Switching | 4 |
| CIT 173 | Linux Installation & Configuration | 3 |
| CIT 273 | Network Defense | 3 |
| CIT 274 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CIT 263 | Introduction to IT Project Management | 3 |
| CIT 275 | Hacking Forensics Investigation | 3 |
| CIT 270 | Network Tools | 4 |
| Humanities/Social Science Course | 3 | |
| U.S./Nevada Constitution | 3 | |