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

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

Students in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Technology programs must have Information Technology (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) and or Computer Science (CSC) courses no more than ten years old, as of the first day of the fall semester of the academic year in which they graduate, unless approved by the pathway dean.

Electives should be chosen with advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. 

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Credit will not be awarded for both ITN 100 Intro to Telecommunications or ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts.

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Credit will not be awarded for both ITN 107 Pers. Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting and ITE 221 PC Hardware & O/S Architecture.

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Students should discuss ITN 295 Topics In: options with their academic advisor.