Program Overview

Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program offers concentrations in Computing Technology, Network and Cybersecurity, and Network and System Administration. To complete the program, students must fulfill the general university requirements, AAS degree requirements, and the following program-specific requirements.

Program Requirements

• Complete the computation requirement by taking DEVM F105 or any course at the F100 level or above in mathematical sciences (computer science, math, or statistics).
• Complete the human relations requirement by taking ABUS F154, ANTH F100X, or SOC F100X.
• Complete the following courses:
  • CITS F204: Introduction to Network Support and Administration (3 credits)
  • CITS F205: Introduction to Microcomputer Programming (3 credits) or CS F103: Introduction to Computer Programming (3 credits) or CS F201: Computer Science I (3 credits)
  • CITS F212: Server Operating Systems (3 credits)
  • CITS F261: Computer and Network Security (3 credits)
  • CITS F281: Professional Practice in IT (3 credits)
  • CITS F284: Independent Project (3 credits) or CITS F285: Cooperative Work Experience (3 credits)
• Complete an additional 6 credits from CIOS, CITS, or CS electives.

Concentrations

Computing Technology

Complete 12-22 credits from the following courses or from program coordinator-approved courses:

• CITS F201: Microcomputer Technology Support (3 credits)
• CITS F203: Information Technology Support Fundamentals (4 credits)
• CITS F220: Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies (3 credits)
• CITS F221: Graphs and Multimedia for the Web (3 credits)
• CITS F222: Website Design (3 credits)
• CITS F240: System and Network Services Administration (3 credits)
• CITS F241: Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics (4 credits)
• CITS F242: Routers and Routing Concepts (4 credits)
• CITS F243: Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure (4 credits)
• CITS F244: Advanced Networking Infrastructure Services (4 credits)
• CITS F262: Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures (3 credits)
• CITS F263: Network Security Penetration Testing (3 credits)
• CITS F265: Directory Services Administration (3 credits)
• CITS F282: IT Troubleshooting Skills (3 credits)
• CITS F289: Information Technology: Topics (3 credits)

Network and Cybersecurity

Complete the following courses:

• CITS F241: Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics (4 credits)
• CITS F242: Routers and Routing Concepts (4 credits)
• CITS F243: Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure (4 credits)
• CITS F244: Advanced Networking Infrastructure Services (4 credits)
• CITS F262: Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures (3 credits)
• CITS F263: Network Security Penetration Testing (3 credits)

Network and System Administration

Complete the following courses:

• CITS F240: System and Network Services Administration (3 credits)
• CITS F241: Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics (4 credits)
• CITS F242: Routers and Routing Concepts (4 credits)
• CITS F243: Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure (4 credits)
• CITS F244: Advanced Network Infrastructure Services (4 credits)
• CITS F265: Directory Services Administration (3 credits)

Certification Review

Pass a certification review requiring students to demonstrate proficiency in the following skill areas:

• Network support and troubleshooting
• System administration
• Cybersecurity
• Independent thinking
• Human relations and support
• Professional practices

Minimum Credits Required

The minimum credits required to complete the program is 60 credits.