The Associate in Science Degree in Information Technology is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a position in the vast field of information technology. Within the Information Technology program there are two pathways: Technical Support and Cybersecurity Defense.
The technical support pathway prepares students for the following positions:
- Help Desk Technician
- System Administrator
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Writer
- Customer Support
The Cybersecurity Defense pathway prepares students for the following positions:
- IT Security Administrator
- Incident Responder
- Cloud Security
- Security Specialist
Students will be presented with materials necessary for Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications.
Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
First Year – Spring Semester
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Year – Spring Semester
Upon the completion of the degree in Information Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Design, assemble, configure, and troubleshoot desktop and laptop computers using Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Perform configuration on basic network devices for wired and wireless networks.
- Monitor for signs of intrusion and handle incident responses. (Cybersecurity Defense pathway only)
- Create basic configuration scripts (python, bash, bat).
- Describe the function of the major AWS services and use the AWS console for basic configuration tasks.
- Discuss network security monitoring data collection and analysis. (Cybersecurity Defense pathway only)
- Apply critical thinking skills to resolve troubleshooting and security issues.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
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