Information Technology Professional, Associate of Applied Science Degree ITP3
The IT Professional Associate degree will emphasize specialized training in home and corporate networking; computer maintenance; operating system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; information security; computer programming; and web site design. These skills represent the subset of knowledge expected from graduates in the MGTC service area. The program graduate receives an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is employable as an information technology specialist, help desk support specialist, network installation specialist, PC repair technician, or network administrator.
Degree Requirements
Area I - Language Arts-Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select one course (3 hours).
Area III - Natural Sciences-Mathematics
Select one course (3 hours).
Area IV Humanities-Fine Arts
Select one course (3 hours).
Program-Specific Requirements
General Core Elective. Select one course from area II or IV not already taken.
Occupational Courses
CIST Operating Systems Elective.
CIST Server Electives
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
CIST Programming Elective. Select 4 credit hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
CIST Electives. Select 10 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 65