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INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Applied Science Degree AL, AN, LO, MA, WO, ELI*
Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment
in the field of business computer information systems, for those
who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their
knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment
their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills regarding
computer information systems.
Transfer Information: Although transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, NVCC has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their faculty advisor early in their program.
Recommended Preparation: The student should possess a
proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry,
and computer keyboarding skills.
* Graduation requirements are certified by a faculty advisor at
a campus offering this major.
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First Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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BUS |
100 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
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ITE |
100 |
Intro. to Information Systems |
3 |
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ITP
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100
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Software Design
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3
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1 MTH |
151 |
Math for the Liberal Arts I |
3 |
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SDV
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Elective |
1 |
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ACC |
211 |
Principles of Accounting I or |
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BUS |
200 Principles of Management |
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3 |
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2 ENG |
115 |
Technical Writing or |
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ENG |
112 College Composition II or |
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ENG |
116 Writing for Business |
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3 |
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ITE |
115 |
Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts
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3 |
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ITN |
100 |
Intro. to Telecommunications |
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3 |
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3 ITP
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Elective
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4 |
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4 PED
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116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
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1 |
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Total Credits/Semester
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16
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17 |
1 MTH 151 or higher-level math course.
2 Students planning to transfer should check the receiving institution’s requirements to see if ENG 112 would be the best choice.
3 For Software Development Specialization: select any ITP course not already included in the degree. For all Specializations EXCEPT Software Development: select ITP 112 or ITP 120 or ITP 130 or ITP 132 or ITP 134 or ITP 136.
4 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
In order to qualify for this degree, students must complete
one of the following four specializations.
Microcomputer Specialization
Network Administration Specialization
Network Engineering Specialization
Software Development Specialization
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