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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3196
Effective Term: 2020 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 60-65
CIP Code: 11.0103

Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12)

GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11.3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers
5-1121 Computer Systems Analysts
15-1122 Information Security Analysts


Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology (IT) program is designed to provide students with skills to meet information technology needs across industries. This program includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware components and business software, programming, databases, networking, customer service, web development, and information systems and project management. Coursework helps prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized examinations and certifications. Students will earn one or more of the following Certificates of Completion (CCLs):

CCL/5154 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CCL/5083 Database Development
CCL/5043 Desktop Support
CCL/5793 Foundations of Mobile App Development
CCL/5132 Microsoft Office Professional
CCL/5031 Microsoft System Administration
CCL/5048 Programming and Systems Analysis Level I
CCL/5183N Oracle Database Operations
CCL/5050N Red Hat Linux Engineer
CCL/5984 Web Foundations


Learning Outcomes
1. Apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the business environment. (BPC/OAS111AA, BPC170, BPC270, CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS117DM, CIS119DO, CIS119DP, CIS120DF, CIS121AH, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150++, CIS154, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS164AB, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS190, CIS217AM, CIS235, CIS238RH, CIS240RH, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS118DB, CIS224, CIS225AB, CIS233DA, CIS250, CIS270, CIS271DB, CIS272DB, CNT140AB, ITS110, MST150++, MST155DC, MST157DC, MST158DC, [MA])
2. Analyze business requirements to identify and define appropriate technology solutions. (BPC/OAS111AA, BPC170, BPC270, CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS117DM, CIS118DB, CIS119DO, CIS119DP, CIS120DF, CIS121AH, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150++, CIS154, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS164AB, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS190, CIS217AM, CIS225AB, CIS233DA CIS235, CIS270, CIS271DB, CIS272DB, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, CIS224, CIS238RH, CIS240RH, CIS250, CNT140AB, GBS151, ITS110, MST150++, MST155DC, MST157DC, MST158DC, [MA], [SG], [SQ])
3. Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication skills with multiple stakeholders. (BPC/OAS111AA, BPC170, BPC270, CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS117DM, CIS118DB, CIS119DO, CIS119DP, CIS120DF, CIS126DL, CIS126RH, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150++, CIS154, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS164AB, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS190, CIS217AM, CIS225AB, CIS235, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, CIS224, CIS233DA, CIS250, CNT140AB, GBS151, MST150++, [FYC], (COM) [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
4. Collaborate in a culturally responsive manner in a team environment. (CIS102DA, CIS118DB, CIS154, CIS224, CIS250, GBS151, [FYC], (COM), (CRE), [HU], [SB])
5. Integrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility in decision-making and actions. (BPC170, BPC270, CIS102DA, CIS105, CIS111, CIS133DA, CIS233DA CIS235, CIS250, GBS151, ITS120, ITS240, [HU], [SB])
6. Manage ongoing documentation of information systems according to business standards. (CIS102DA, CIS111, CIS117DM, CIS118DB, CIS119DO, CIS119DP, CIS133DA, CIS136, CIS150++, CIS154, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162++, CIS163AA, CIS164AB, CIS165++, CIS166++, CIS190, CIS217AM, CIS225AB, CIS238RH, CIS240RH, CIS276DA, CIS276DB, CIS233DA, CIS224, CIS250, CNT140AB, GBS151, ITS120, ITS240)
7. Apply project management skills to ensure successful completion of projects. (CIS102DA, CIS118DB, CIS120DF, CIS136, CIS224, CIS233DA, CIS250, GBS151)
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisite.
++ indicates all suffixed courses.

This program replaces:
AAS/3023 Information Technology
AAS/3098 Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist
AAS/3152 Computer Information Systems
AAS/3162 Computer Information Systems Technologies
AAS/3167 Computer and Information Technologies
AAS/3217 Computer Technology
AAS/3546 Business Office Computer Applications
AAS/3547 Computer Applications Technology
AAS/3548 Business Applications
AAS/3786 Computer Information Technology




Required Courses
Specialization 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 33-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 24-25
+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR
MST150++ Any Microsoft Windows course (3) 3

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3
Students taking CIS271DB would be required to take CIS250.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 9-12
CIS111 Ethics in Information Technology (3) OR
+ ITS120 Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (3) 3

+ CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security (3) OR
+ CIS271DB Information Security Essentials (3) AND
+ CIS272DB Information Security Principles (3) OR
+ ITS110 Information Security Fundamentals (3) 3-6

+ ITS240 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense 3

Related Area Credits: 0-5
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses


Specialization 2: Database Development 36-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) 3

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Database Development Credits: 15
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS154 Database Modeling and Design (3) 3

+ CIS150++ Programming Fundamentals 3

+ CIS164AB Oracle: PL/SQL Programming (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

+ CIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

+ CIS225AB Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 3

Related Area Credits : 0-2
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 3: Desktop Support Credits: 32-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 24-25
+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Desktop Support Credits: 6
+ BPC170 A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support 3
CIS102DA Customer User Support 3

Related Area Credits: 2-8
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 4: Foundations of Mobile App Development Credits: 33-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

+BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Foundations of Mobile App Development Credits: 12
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
+ CIS165 Introduction to IOS Application Development 3
+ CIS165DA Introduction to Android Application Development 3

+ CIS165DB C#/VB.NET: Windows 8 App Development (3) OR
+ CIS165DC Xamarin/C# Cross Platform Development (3) 3

Related Area Credits: 0-5
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 5: Microsoft Office Professional Credits: 31-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 18-19
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) OR
BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) 3

Microsoft Office Professional Credits: 11-13
BPC/OAS111AA Computer Keyboarding (1) OR
Permission of Program Director (0) 0-1

CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
CIS118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint 3

CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I (1) AND
CIS124BA Project Management Software: Level II (1) OR
CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) 2-3

Related Area Credits: 0-8
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 6: Microsoft Server 36-38
Information Technology Core: 21-22
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

MST150++ Microsoft Windows 3

Microsoft Server Credits: 15
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3
+ MST155DC Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 4
+ MST157DC Networking with Windows Server 4
+ MST158DC Identity Management with Windows Server 2016 4

Related Area Credits: 0-2
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 7: Oracle Database Operations 32-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) 3

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Oracle Database Operations Credits: 9
+ CIS119DP Oracle: Database Administration 3
+ CIS154 Database Modeling and Design 3
+ CIS164AB Oracle: PL/SQL Programming 3


Related Area Credits : 2-8
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 8: Programming and Systems Analysis Level 1 Courses: 32-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3
+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Programming and Systems Analysis Credits: 9
+ CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS165++ Any Mobile Application Development course (3) 3

+ CIS166++ Any Web Scripting course 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3

Related Area Credits: 1-8
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 9: Redhat Linux Engineer 32-38
Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I 3
CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Redhat Linux Engineer Credits: 6
+ CIS238RH Red Hat System Administration II 3
+CIS240RH Red Hat System Administration III 3

Related Area Credits: 5-11
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 10: Web Foundations Credits: 36-38

Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) 3

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AB Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
+ CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3

Web Foundation Credits: 15
CIS120DF Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 3
CIS136 Content Management Systems: WordPress 3
+ CIS166AA Introduction to Javascript 3
+ CIS233DA Internet/Web Development Level II 3
+ CIS235 e-Commerce 3

Related Area Credits: 0-2
Select courses with one of the following prefixes to complete a minimum of 60 credits for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology:
BPC+++++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers courses
CIS+++++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems courses
CLD+++++ Any CLD Cloud Computing courses
CNT+++++ Any CNT Cisco Network Technology courses
ITS+++++ Any ITS Information Technology Security courses
MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology courses

Specialization 11: A related Certificate of Completion (CCL) at the discretion of the Program Director (minimum of 11 credits) AND the following core courses with permission of the Program Director.
Information Technology Core Credits: 21-22
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management (3) OR
+ CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL (3) OR
+ CIS276DA MySQL Database (3) OR
+ CIS276DB SQL Server Database (3) 3

+ BPC270 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR
CIS126DL Linux Operating System (3) OR
CIS126RH Red Hat System Administration I (3) OR
MST150++ Microsoft Windows (3) 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS162++ Any C Programming: Level I course (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

CIS190 Introduction to Networking (3) OR
CNT140AA Introduction to Networks (4) 3-4

CIS133DA Internet/Web Development Level I 3

+ CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) OR
CIS250 Management of Information Systems (3) 3
Credits: 32-38

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.