Academic Programs and Services

Computer Information Systems - Information Technology

Information Technology is designed for those people who wish to earn an associate’s degree in the foundations of modern information technology. This program provides students with a core of general education and computer information systems courses coupled with a flexible set of elective requirements. Students who complete the program will enter the job market as computer specialists who have a solid foundation in the areas of computing most important in today’s workplace— including PC operating systems, common applications software, data communications and networking, database management systems, computer programming, and systems analysis and design.

Elective courses beyond the core may be chosen to develop specialization in a selected area or to obtain a broader understanding of certain computer technologies and how they fit together.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Use technology effectively to commu-nicate and analyze information related to computer information systems.
• Work as a part of a professional team to analyze, design and implement computer information systems.
• Install, configure and maintain computer information systems, including the system’s operating system and common computer hardware and software.
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of computer information systems terminology and practices, including those related to networking and data communications technology.
• Effectively use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics and database management software in a professional office environment.
• Design and implement a relational database.
• Develop solutions to common programming problems using the structured sequential logic of computer programming languages.

Program Entry Requirements:
This program is open to interested students. However, new students are normally required to take the College’s placement test at their time of entry.

Students who have had prior computer-related experience may be placed in more advanced courses after consultation with and approval of the department chairperson.
Students identified as needing developmental work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A total of 60 credit hours as prescribed must be satisfactorily completed with a grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.