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

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Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology

Information Systems Specialist Career Pathway

60 Credit Hours

The Computer Technology degree has two pathways with shared general education and core requirements. Students can only complete one pathway for this degree.

The Information Systems Specialist path 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.

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

Part A - General Education Requirements

General education courses are the same for all AAS, Computer Technology pathways.

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science (Choose One):
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit: 3 or
ECO 211 - Microeconomics Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science (Choose One):
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3 or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Core Requirements

Core courses are the same across all AAS, Computer Technology pathways.

CPT 114 - Computers and Programming Credit: 3
CPT 162 - Web Page Publishing I Credit: 3
CPT 242 - Database Credit: 3
IST 166 - Network Fundamentals Credit: 3
IST 190 - Linux Essentials Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part C - Pathway Requirements

CPT 172 - Computer Database I Credit: 3
CPT 174 - Computer Spreadsheets I Credit: 3
CPT 180 - Shell Scripting Credit: 3
CPT 209 - Computer Systems Management Credit: 3
CPT 264 - Systems and Procedures Credit: 3
CPT 282 - Information Systems Security Credit: 3
Electives - Select 12 Credits From These Options:
Microcomputer Programming Option
CPT 167 - Introduction to Programming Logic Credit: 3
CPT 187 - Object-Oriented Logic and Design Credit: 3
CPT 237 - Java Programming II Credit: 3
CPT 244 - Data Structures Credit: 3
Business Application Solutions Specialist Option
CPT 179 - Computer Word Processing I Credit: 3
CPT 270 - Computer Applications II Credit: 3
CPT 290 - Multimedia Concepts and Applications I Credit: 3
Internet Programming Option
CPT 238 - Internet Scripting Credit: 3
CPT 262 - Web Page Publishing II Credit: 3
CPT 283 - PHP Programming Credit: 3
IST 239 - JavaScript Credit: 3
Database Administration Option
CPT 202 - SQL Programming I Credit: 3
IST 272 - Relational Database Credit: 3
IST 274 - Database Administration Credit: 3
Linux Systems Administration Option
IST 191 - Linux System Administration Credit: 3
IST 192 - Linux Network Applications Credit: 3
IST 198 - Cloud Essentials Credit: 3
Cisco Certified Network Associate Option
IST 201 - Introduction to Networks Credit: 3
IST 202 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials Credit: 3
IST 203 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation Credit: 3
CompTIA Systems Specialist Option
IST 293 - IT and Data Assurance I Credit: 3
Other Elections and CWE Option
ARV 217 - Computer Imagery Credit: 3
ARV 227 - Website Design I Credit: 3
CPT 208 - Special Topics in Computer Technology Credit: 3
CPT 297 - Big Data Analytics Credit: 3
CPT 298 - Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS) Credit: 3
CWE CWE - Cooperative Work Experience Credit: * Credit Varies
IST 235 - Handheld Computer Programming Credit: 3
IST 286 - Technical Support Internship I Credit: 3
IST 290 - Special Topics in Information Sciences Credit: 3
* Any CPT or IST Course Not Listed

Total: 30

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.

Course Sequence

Review the Computer Technology - Information Systems Specialist, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.