Information Technology - Data Management (AAS) A25590D
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum with emphasis in Data Management prepares graduates for employment as designers, testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student's ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select 6 hours
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Acct |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| CTS 217 | Computer Train/Support |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| NET 125 | Introduction to Networks |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
| WEB 140 | Web Development Tools |
2
|
2
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 121 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating Systems Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
14
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| OST 130 | Comprehensive Keyboarding |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
9
| 15 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CTS 115 | Info Systems Business Concepts |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| DBA 115 | Database Applications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 181 | Office Procedures |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| OST 184 | Records Management |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 214 | Social Media |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
2-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-14
|
10-28
| 18 |
Spring Semester
| CTS 230 | Advanced Spreadsheet |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| WEB 287 | Web E-Portfolio |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-3
|
2-20
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12-15
|
6-24
| 17 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|