Computer Information Technology, A.S.

Program Code: 3504

The CIT degree offers students a broad spectrum of IT knowledge by combining core courses from our Programming, Networking, and Security degrees. The courses align with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills. The CIT degree establishes a basic foundation in computer support for students interested in pursuing employment in technical customer service, information technology support, and computer security. It is designed for students seeking immediate employment but provides articulation mechanisms for further advance training in one of our other IT degree programs.

The program offers hands-on training and extensive experience in a wide variety of areas. Students graduating with this degree are in a position to find an excellent job in the field.

General Education Requirements

Communication (3 Credit Hours)

ENC 1101 - College Composition 1 Credit Hours: 3.0

Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

MAC 1105 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
MAC 2311 - Calculus 1 Credit Hours: 4.0
MAC 2311L - Calculus 1 Lab Credit Hours: 0.0
STA 2023 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0

Humanities (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

ARH 1000 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.0
HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities Credit Hours: 3.0
LIT 1000 - Literature Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.0
MUL 1010 - Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3.0
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3.0
THE 1000 - Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3.0

Natural Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

AST 1002 - Introduction to Astronomy Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2010 - General Biology 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2010L - General Biology 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
BSC 2085L - Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
CHM 2045 - College Chemistry 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
CHM 2045L - College Chemistry 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
ESC 1000 - Introduction to Earth Science Credit Hours: 3.0
EVR 1001 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3.0
PHY 2048 - General Physics 1 with Calculus Credit Hours: 3.0
PHY 2048L - General Physics 1 with Calculus Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
PHY 2053 - General Physics 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
PHY 2053L - General Physics 1 Lab Credit Hours: 1.0

Social Sciences (3 Credit Hours)

Choose one from the following:

AMH 2010 - United States History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
AMH 2020 - United States History Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
POS 2041 - American National Government Credit Hours: 3.0

Total General Education Hours: 15

Professional Core Requirements

CGS 1000 - Introduction to College Computing Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 1820 - Web Authoring 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 2540 - Database Management Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
CIS 1254 - Professional Development for IT Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2002 - Programming Logic Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1120 - Fundamentals of Information Security Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1131 - Computer Essentials Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1132 - PC Technician Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 1134 - Introduction to Networking Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2142 - IT Project Management Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2327 - Windows Desktop Credit Hours: 3.0

Total Professional Core Hours: 33

Electives

Choose four courses from the following:

CET 1600 - Cisco Networking Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 1610 - Introduction to Router Theory and Router Technologies Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 2620 - Cisco Network Security Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 2661C - Computer and Network Security Credit Hours: 3.0
CET 2883C - Network Security Advanced Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 1060 - Computer Concepts Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 1821 - Web Authoring 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
CGS 2345 - Health Information Networking Credit Hours: 3.0
CIS 2352 - Ethical Hacking Credit Hours: 3.0
CIS 2948 - ITE Internship Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2000 - Introduction to Programming Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2535 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2551 - Object Oriented Programming 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2552 - Object Oriented Programming 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
COP 2822 - Internet Programming 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2321 - Linux Administration Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2322 - Linux Administration 2 Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2328 - Windows Server Credit Hours: 3.0
CTS 2445 - SQL Programming Credit Hours: 3.0

Total Elective Hours: 12

Total Program Hours: 60

Notes:

An overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher is required for all students seeking an A.S. degree in this program.
All requirements must be passed with a minimum grade of C.
Typing proficiency is recommended for this program.