Program Overview
The Computer Information Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares students for careers in systems administration, network support, and IT operations.
Program Requirements
Total Credits: 62-66
Semester 1 (15-17 credits)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CITE-116 |
Desktop Operating System Support |
3 |
| CITE-118 |
Computer Information Technology Essentials |
2 |
| CITE-119 |
Computer Information Technology Essentials Projects |
2 |
| CITE-127 |
Desktop Commodity Operating System Support Projects |
2 |
| GEM 3 |
Mathematical Ways of Knowing |
3-5 |
| ENGL-101 |
Writing and Rhetoric I |
3 |
| Semester Total |
|
15-17 |
Semester 2 (15 credits)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CITE-104 |
Systems Administration I |
3 |
| CITE-105 |
Systems Administration I Projects |
3 |
| CITE-121 |
Network Support I |
3 |
| CITE-122 |
Network Support I Projects |
3 |
| COMM-101 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 |
| Semester Total |
|
15 |
Semester 3 (15 credits)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CITE-206 |
Systems Administration II |
3 |
| CITE-207 |
Systems Administration II Projects |
3 |
| CITE-213 |
Network Support II |
3 |
| CITE-215 |
Network Support II Projects |
3 |
| GEM 6 |
Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing |
3 |
| Semester Total |
|
15 |
Semester 4 (17-19 credits)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| CITE-208 |
Systems Administration III |
3 |
| CITE-209 |
Systems Administration III Projects |
3 |
| CITE-217 |
Network Support III |
3 |
| CITE-219 |
Network Support III Projects |
3 |
| Internship/Elective Options: |
|
2-4 |
| CITE-295 |
Internship, OR |
|
| ATEC-117 |
Occupational Relations, OR |
|
| CITE-289 |
Cyber Competitions |
|
| AAS Institutionally Designated |
Course requirement |
3 |
| Semester Total |
|
17-19 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for positions such as:
- Systems Administrator
- Network Support Technician
- IT Support Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- Network Administrator
Program Features
- Hands-on projects in every course
- Real-world system administration experience
- Network infrastructure training
- Industry-standard technologies
- Internship opportunities