Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology in Information Systems Technology
Length
Four-semester (two-year program)
Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology with a major in Information Systems Technology is designed to train students to be skilled information technology specialists. With this curriculum, students may complete a specialization in Networking Systems Technology. This two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students in computer programming languages (Java), computer hardware, operating systems, networking, computer applications (MSOffice), and web page design and applications. This degree program will also prepare students for several computer certifications.

Occupational Objectives

Computer Support Specialist
Information Technology Specialist
Computer Programmer
Network Support Specialist
Database Support Specialist
Internet Support Specialist
Web-based Programmer

Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Information Systems Technology program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ITN 101 3 0 3
ITN 106 3 0 3
ITN 107 3 3
ITN 260 3 0 3
ITP 100 3 0 3
SDV 100 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 16 0 16  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ITD 110 4 0 4
ITE 152 3 0 3
ITE 215 3 0 3
ITN 170 3 0 3
ITN 257 3 0 3
ITP 120 4
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 16 0 20  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ART 101 3 0 3
ELE 1 Lab Science Elective 3 3 4
ELE 2 Mathematics Elective 3 0 3
ELE 3 Social Science Elective 3 0 3
ELE 4 Health/Physical Education Elective 1 0 1
ENG 111 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 16 3 17  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
CST 100 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
ELE 5 History Elective 3 0 3
ELE 6 Humanities Elective 3 0 3
ELE 1 Lab Science Elective 3 3 4
ENG 112 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 3 16