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DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM LENGTH
AAS - Information Technology CIP Code: 11.0101 (NCES.ed.gov)
Award Level – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
Program Duration: 30 months Semester Credits: 60 hours Contact Hours: 900 Est. outside Study Hours: 1,800
The AAS in Information Technology program introduces students to IT concepts including hardware, business and productivity software, operating systems, networking, programming, and information security, and reinforces concepts and techniques through practical application. Students can tailor the program to fit their educational and career needs by selecting either the Networking or Programming concentrations.
PROGRAM LENGTH PROGRAM COST
Program Tuition: $14,940.00 Program Materials: $ 2,500.00 Total Cost: $17,440.00
DESCRIPTION
Upon successfully completing this program the graduate should qualify to fill entry-level positions in the IT department of small to large organizations, or an entry level position within a firm in the IT sector.
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POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT & CAREER OUTLOK
To better prepare our graduates for entering the work force in their chosen field, ABTU aligns select courses within each program, to industry certification exams. Upon completion of Associates of Applied Science in Information Technology, students are prepared to attempt the following certification exams offered by CompTIA® and Microsoft®:
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
A+ (220-901 & 220-902) Network+ (N10-006) Security+ (SY0-401)
Word 2016 Core (77-725) Excel 2016 Core (77-727)
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AAS – Information Technology Program Layout
Information Technology Core
The core of the program introduces various aspects of IT including hardware, software, security,
networking and programming. After completing the IT Core, students are prepared to attempt both sections
(220-901 & 220-902) of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam.
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General Ed Requirements Only 5 general education courses are
needed in the areas of communications, math, and
natural/social sciences. These courses form essential knowledge and skills in
communications, math, and natural/social sciences.
Code Title Credit Hours
CIN-305 A+ Computer Essentials 3
CIN-310 A+ Computer Applications 3
CIS-120 Microsoft Excel 3
CIS-130 Microsoft Access 3
CIS-140 Programming Logic 3
CIN-150 Networking Essentials* 3
CIS-300 Principles of Info Systems* 3
CST-200 Principles of Info Security 3
PMM-190 IT Project Management 3
PMM-200 Microsoft Project 3
Total: 30
CIN-255 Server+ 3
CST-250 Intro Computer Forensics 3
CIN-400 Network+* 3
CIS-420 Linux + 3
CIN-430 Network Defense* 3
Total: 15
Networking Concentration
This concentration dives deeper into the world of networking, and prepares students for the CompTIA Network+
Certification Exam
CIS-150 Microsoft Visual Basic I 3
CIS-160 Microsoft Visual Basic II* 3
CIS-200 Java Programming I 3
CIS-210 Java Programming II* 3
CIS-440 JavaScript 3
Total: 15
CIS-100 IT Fundamentals 3
CIS-110 Microsoft Office 3
Mathematics – 1 course 3
Communications – 1 course 3
Soc Sci/GenEd Elective – 1 course 3
Total: 15
Gen Ed course listings available on page 116.
Programming Concentration
This concentration dives deeper into the world of programming, and introduces students to multiple
programming languages
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*Indicates this course requires a proctored final exam.
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Program Outcomes
OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to meet the following objectives, based on successful completion of the corresponding course.
Learning Outcome Courses
Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and basic ability to use computer software.
CIS-100
Compose professional documents using Microsoft Office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software) and integrate the applications.
CIS-110 CIS-120 CIS-130
Demonstrate core IT competency in client computing and user support. CIN-305 CIN-310 CIS-410 CIN-440
Describe the data management activities associated with the data life cycle.
CPS-250 CPS-260 CIS-310 CIS-300 CPS-400
Demonstrate core IT competency in digital media and immersive technology
CIS-300 CIS-230
Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence. CIN-150 CIN-450 CIN-400 CIN-430 CST-200 CST-240 CIN-420
Demonstrate core IT competency in programming and application development.
CIS-140 CIS-150 CIS-160 CIS-200 CIS-210 CIS-220
Demonstrate core IT competency in servers, storage, and virtualization. CIN-160 CIN-170 CIN-180 CIN-
405 CIN-410 CIS-420 CST-250
Bachelor’s
Degree
+60 Credits 120 Credits Total
Associate’s
Degree
+30 Credits 60 Credits Total
IT Specialist Certificate
18 credits
GO! ~9 Months ~18 Months ~2.5 Years ~4 -5 Years
STACKABLE CREDENTIALS
All credits earned at each level are applied to the next level as you advance.
Technical Certificate
+12 Credits 30 Credits Total