Information Technology (A.S.)

Location(s): Springfield Campus

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A.S. Degree: 67 Hours

This Associate of Science degree program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in an Information Technology-related degree program. Students will be introduced to a variety of topics such as computer programming, web development, systems analysis and business. Since requirements vary at each four-year college or university, students should check with their faculty advisor or the school to which they intend to transfer to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses.

Information Technology Requirements - 38 Credit Hours

CIS 101 Technology & Digital Literacy Credits: 3
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 3
CIS 170 Java Programming I Credits: 3
CIS 201 Computer Apps for Business Credits: 3
CIS 230 Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3
CIS 250 Database and Query Credits: 3
ACC 220 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
ACC 225 Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BUS 140 Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 160 Business Law Credits: 3
or MTH 210 Statistical Methods Credits: 3
ITI 107 Computer and Network Hardware Credits: 4
ITI 108 Operating Systems and Software Credits: 4

General Education Requirements - 29 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

Any higher level MTH course will satisfy this requirement.

MTH 130 Algebra for Calculus Credits: 3
MTH 130S Algebra for Calculus With Support Credits: 4
MTH 138 Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credits: 5

Written Communication - 3 Credit Hours

ENG 100 Composition I With Support Credits: 5
ENG 101 Composition I Credits: 3

Oral Communication - 3 Credit Hours

COM 105 Public Speaking Credits: 3

Natural Sciences - 8 Credit Hours

Select one (1) Biology course and one (1) Physics or Chemistry course.

BIO Required - Choose 1:
BIO 100 Life Science Credits: 4
BIO 105 Environmental Science Credits: 4
BIO 160 General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM or PHY - Choose 1:
CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry Credits: 4
CHM 160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHY 105 Introduction to Physics Credits: 4
PHY 110 Introduction to Geology Credits: 4
PHY 115 Introduction to Astronomy Credits: 4
PHY 120 General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5

Social and Behavioral Sciences - 12 Credit Hours

ECO 270 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 275 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
PSY 110 Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
AND
PLS 101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
or HST 120 U.S. History I: to 1865 Credits: 3
or HST 130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present Credits: 3