Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology

The Information Technology program offers an associate of applied science degree, incorporating vendor certification training, for students preparing for entry-level employment or advancement in a variety of occupations, courses, and professional certificate programs in information technology. The program will offer students a solid background in computer technology complemented by a full array of vendor certification training choices. All courses leading toward certification are taught by certified instructors.

The program offers a flexible environment where students can develop the background necessary to enter the rapidly changing information technology workforce and/or transfer to a four-year institution for further undergraduate education. Students in the Information Technology Program are subject to the Community and Technical College’s requirements for admissions, basic skills testing, and appropriate course placement. Blue Ridge CTC Catalog requirements regarding academic standards, student conduct, and graduation procedures also apply.

Students in this program will complete hands-on activities that will help to develop computer fluency and transferable computer troubleshooting skills. They complete project-based activities which will incorporate Internet research skills and electronic presentation skills to prepare for the work environment. By completing these activities students will also develop a conceptual understanding of and obtain functional skills in computer hardware, networking, web development and basic programming.

An internship in an office technology related area is required for graduation. Students are expected to locate their internship site. Detailed information of the internship requirements and expectations is available from the student’s advisor.

 

General Education Core	Credit Hours
CAS 111 Information Literacy	3
CGEN 100 First Year Experience	3
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech	3
ENGL 101 Written English OR ENGL 110 Technical Writing	3
IT 269 Project Management	3
MATH 101, 105 OR 154	3
PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology OR SOCI 203 General Sociology	3
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	21

 

Technical Core	Credit Hours
IT 105 Computer Ethics	3
IT 180 A+ Essentials	4
IT 200 Network +	3
IT 292 Internship	3
Free Electives	6
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	19

Restricted Electives
This concentration offers the flexibility to design your own IT program.  Students may select courses from programming, web design, vendor certification courses, specific business courses, and specific office technology courses to complete 21 hours of required coursework for this concentration.

Total credit hours required:  21

Pre-Designed Tracks:

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)	Credit Hours
IT 204 Windows Fundamentals	3
IT 270 Installing, Configuring, & Administering WOS	3
IT 290 Managing & Maintaining a MWS	3
IT 291 Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a MWS Network	3
Free Electives	9
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	21

 

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)	Credit Hours
IT 204 Windows Fundamentals	3
IT 270 Installing, Configuring, & Administering WOS	3
IT 289 Planning and Maintaining a MWS Network	3
IT 290 Managing & Maintaining a MWS	3
IT 291 Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a MS Windows Server Network	3
IT 294 Planning, Implementing, & Maintaining a MWS Network	3
IT 298 Designing Security for a MWS Network	3
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	21

 

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)	Credit Hours
CNET 131 Network Fundamentals	4
CNET 141 Routing Concepts & Protocols	4
CNET 231 LAN Switching & Wireless	4
CNET 241 Accessing the WAN	4
IT 276 Security +	3
Free Electives	2
Subtotal Credit Hours Required	21

2011-2012 Catalog