Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 11.0103

NOVA Code: 2990

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of information technology, for those who are presently in that field and who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in information technology.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and computer keyboarding skills.

Two Years

1st Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
ITD 110 - Web Page Design I (3 CR.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.) OR
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR.)
ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications (3 CR.) OR
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.) OR Higher
SDV 101 - Orientation to Information Technology (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ITE 170 - Multimedia Software (3 CR.)
ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 CR.)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 CR.)
ITP 100 - Software Design (3 CR.)
___ ___ - IT Elective (6 CR.) ¹

Total 18 credits

3rd Semester

ITD 256 - Advanced Database Management (3 CR.)
ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting (3 CR.) OR
ITE 221 - Personal Computer Hardware and OS Architecture (3 CR.)
ITP ___ - Programming Elective (4 CR.) ²
___ ___ - IT Elective (6 CR.) ¹

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

CST ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ³
___ ___ - IT Elective (3 CR.) ¹
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives (6 CR.) ⁵

Total 15 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Information Systems Technology: 65 credits

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.

¹ The total of 15 credit hours of IT Electives must be met through any combination of IT courses (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) that are not already included in the degree.

² Select from the following: ITP 120 , ITP 132 , ITP 150 , or ITP 225 .

³Select from the following: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 126 , or CST 229 .

⁴See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

⁵See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.