INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A.S.
CONCENTRATIONS IN THE DISCIPLINE
This program allows students to build a foundation for transfer into four-year information technology or other technology-related programs. Information Technology focuses on designing and managing technologies for user productivity. IT careers are in high demand and include specialties in game design, web design and administration, network administration, and information security.
CREATIVE GAME DESIGN
This concentration will develop skills related to video game design. It provides a mix of computer art, programming, scriptwriting, and telecommunications media courses and gives students a broad perspective of the elements in today’s gaming industry. The courses emphasize learning through hands-on labs and projects.
COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
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ART 112 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
ART 215 | Computer Graphics/Illustration | 3 |
CS 237 | Internet Security | 3 |
ENGL 239 | Video Game Narrative | 3 |
TELC 176 | Video Game Design | 3 |
TELC 178 | Digital Animation | 3 |
CYBERSECURITY
This concentration will build a foundation for one of the fastest growing careers today based on the growing need for investigating computer crime and securing databases. The courses serve as a foundation to transfer into an information security or computer forensics degree program at a four-year institution.
COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
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CJ 111 | Introduction to Justice Systems | 3 |
CJ 115 | Criminal Law | 3 |
CJ 119 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
CJ 123 | Laws of Evidence | 3 |
CS 237 | Internet Security | 3 |
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
This concentration will build a foundation for network design, installation, maintenance, and security and prepare students for further study and certification in network administration. Network administration is one of the fastest growing career fields, especially in network security.
COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
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CS 180 | Data Communications | 3 |
CS 215 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
CS 237 | Internet Security | 3 |
CS 228 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
BUS 101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
WEB DESIGN
This concentration will build a foundation for programming and designing websites and working with multimedia rich elements for web design.
COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
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ART 215 | Computer Graphics/Illustrator | 3 |
ART 252 | Photoshop | 3 |
CS 215 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
CS 235 | Web Page Design and Development | 3 |
CS 237 | Internet Security | 3 |
CS 238 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
TELC 178 | Digital Animation | 3 |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.