Computer Technology - Information Systems Specialist, AAS (AAS.COMPT.INFSY)

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Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

Information Systems Specialist Career Path

60 Credit Hours

This degree pathway prepares students for careers in various information technology areas. Students gain a foundation in computer hardware, applications, programming, the Internet and networking. Information systems administrators are involved in many different aspects of computer technology. Graduates can expect to employ their skills in various ways to assist all computer users in commercial settings.

Students can earn only one Computer Technology degree in a single career path.

Accreditation

Accounting, Business and Management, Computer Technology and Administrative Office Technology
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th St.
Overland Park, KS 66213

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit: 3
or
ECO 211 - Microeconomics Credit: 3
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Major Requirements

CPT 114 - Computers and Programming Credit: 3
CPT 162 - Introduction to Web Page Publishing Credit: 3
CPT 172 - Microcomputer Database Credit: 3
CPT 174 - Microcomputer Spreadsheets Credit: 3
CPT 180 - Shell Scripting Credit: 3
CPT 209 - Computer Systems Management Credit: 3
CPT 242 - Database Credit: 3
CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures Credit: 3
CPT 282 - Information Systems Security Credit: 3
IST 166 - Network Fundamentals Credit: 3
IST 190 - Linux Essentials Credit: 3

Total: 33

Electives

Select four courses (12 credits) from any of the following options.

Total: 12

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Computer Technology - Information Systems Specialist, AAS (AAS.COMPT.INFSY)

General Education Core Requirements

Total: 15

Major Requirements

Total: 33

Electives

Microcomputer Programming Option

Business Application Solutions Specialist Option

Internet Programming Option

Database Administration Option

Linux Systems Administration Option

Cisco Certified Network Associate Option

CompTIA Systems Specialist Option

General Electives and CWE Option

Total: 12

Admission Requirements