Computer Information Technology, Information Technology Support Specialist [2012 / 2512]

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Associate in Science Degree

(64 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Stephanie Cook
941-752-5281 Bradenton
941-408-1471 Venice
cooks@scf.edu

Program Goal

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the areas of specialization for these job titles:

Computer Programming and Analysis: entry level programmer, programming specialist, program analyst, system analyst trainee;
Information Technology Support Specialist: microcomputer hardware support specialist, consultant or trainer, hardware or software salesperson, technical support specialist, Web master, Web designer;
Network Administration and Security: network technician, network manager, network analyst, network engineer, network administrator, security specialist, telecommunication specialist, network support technician, Cisco field-support technician.

Program Entrance Requirements

To be admitted to the Computer Information Administrator Program, a student must have:

Achieved a level of mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into MAC 1105 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF);
Achieved a level of English and reading proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into ENC 1101 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at SCF; and
Successfully completed Computer Information Systems (CGS 1000 ) with a grade of “C” or better.

Academic Core Courses: All Specializations**

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. (3 Credit Hours) ⁺
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credit Hours) OR
GEB 1011 - Introduction to Business (3 Credit Hours) OR
APA 1111 - Introduction to Accounting (3 Credit Hours) or higher
ENC 1102 - Written Communication II (3 Credit Hours) * OR
ENC 2210 - Technical Communication (3 Credit Hours)
Behav. Sci. Choose from Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2510 - Programming Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 1300 - Networking & Operating Systems (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2170 - Visual Basic Programming (4 Credit Hours) *
CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 1150 - Microcomputer Hardware and Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2321 - Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 43

Program Specialization

CGS 1570 - Integrated Business Apps Software (3 Credit Hours) *
CGS 2820C - Web Page Development (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2931 - Current Issues in Computing (3 Credit Hours) OR
CGS 1949 - Internship in Computer Science (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours) (3 Credit Hours Required)
CIS 1355 - Security Engineering (3 Credit Hours)

Electives Credit Hours: 9

Choose from CAP, CDA, CGS, CEN, CET, CIS, COP, CTS, EET, GRA 1100C , OST 1110 , OST 1100 , SLS 1350

Subtotal Credit Hours: 21

Total Credit Hours: 64

Notes:

* Prerequisite may be required.

** A grade of “C” or better must be attained for all courses for this degree/specializations.

+ Students may elect to earn an SCF A.A.S. degree if they complete MAT 1033 or MAD 2104 in place of the A.S. degree program’s minimum mathematics requirement. Note: The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree currently is being reviewed at the state level with the probability that it will no longer be available effective Fall 2013.

Articulated credit from a technical institute/secondary school may be applicable. Contact the SCF director of career and technical education for more information.

A related certificate also is offered. See certificate listing.