Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 11.0103

NOVA Code: 2995

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

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

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.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.) OR
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR.)
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts (3 CR.)
ITN 257 - Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services (3 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.) OR Higher
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ITD 256 - Advanced Database Management (3 CR.)
ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting (3 CR.)
ITN 200 - Administration of Network Resources (3 CR.)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 CR.)
ITP 100 - Software Design (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

3rd Semester

___ ___ - IT Elective (3 CR.) ¹
ITD 110 - Web Page Design I (3 CR.)
ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 CR.)
ITN 213 - Information Storage and Management (3 CR.)
ITP — - Elective (4 CR.) ²

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

CST ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ³
ITN 254 - Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration (4 CR.)
___ ___ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives (6 CR.) ⁵

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Information Systems Technology; Cloud Computing Specialization: 63 credits

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

¹The total of 3 credit hours of IT Electives may be selected from the following: ITN 106 , or ITN 290 - Coordinated Internship, or ITN 295. Students should discuss ITN 295 options with their academic advisor.

² IT Programming elective must be chosen from the following: ITP 120 , ITP 132 , ITP 150 , or ITP 225 .

³The CST elective must be selected from the following: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 115 , CST 126 , CST 227 , and CST 229 .

⁴ See 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.

⁵ See 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.