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Information Technologies
Associate in Applied Science (74 credit hours)
Department Requirements: 43 credit hours
Core Courses: 18 credit hours
ITD 1213Hardware Systems Support
ITD 1223Network Systems
ITD 1243Principles of Information Security
ITD 1333Object Oriented Programming using Java
ITD 1353Web Programming and Development
ITD 2223Operating Systems
Approved Electives: 6 credit hours
Concentration Coursework: 19 credit hours
 
- Network Infrastructure -
Required courses (4 Credit Hours)
ITD 2201Employment Orientation
ITD 2313Script Programming
Department Approved Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Prepares individuals to design, implement and manage network infrastructure, operations and services. Topics include: Cisco, UNIX, Windows 2003, Vista, open source technologies, the OSI model, Voice over IP, Active Directory security, virtual private networks and wireless technologies. Positions include: Network Architect, Infrastructure Analyst, Network Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Operations Analyst.

 
- Software/Web Development -
Required courses (4 Credit Hours)
ITD 2201Employment Orientation
ITD 2313Script Programming
Department Approved Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Prepares individuals to design, develop, document, test, implement and maintain computer, database and web applications. Topics include: C++, Java, Visual Basic, .NET, SQL, Oracle, ASP, PHP, Python, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML, DHTML, XHTML, XML, ActiveX, CGI scripting, database-driven websites and client-server application development. Positions include: Product Manager, Programmer/Analyst, Applications Developer, Software Tester, Systems Analyst, Database Analyst Webmaster, and Web Administrator.

 
- Information Security -
Required courses (10 Credit Hours)
ITD 2201Employment Orientation
ITD 2313Database Systems
ITD 2313Script Programming
ITD 2413Enterprise Security Management
Department Approved Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Prepares individuals to assess computer and network security weaknesses, implement appropriate measures for those vulnerabilities, and investigate cyber criminal activities. Topics include: network intrusion detection systems, biometrics, malware, security vulnerabilities, HIPAA, digital certificates and keys, forensics tool kit and EnCase, virtual systems, cell and PDA seizure, social engineering, encryption, cryptography and firewalls. Positions include: Systems Assurance Auditor, Information Security Officer, IT Security Analyst, Network Security Architect, and Computer Forensics Analyst.

 
General Education Requirements: 24 credit hours
English Composition (6 credit hours)
ENGL 1113Freshman Composition I
ENGL 1213Freshman Composition II
 
U.S. History (3 credit hours)
HIST 1483U.S. History to 1865
HIST 1493U.S. History Since 1865
 
Mathematics (3 credit hours)
MATH 1513College Algebra
 
Philosophy (6 credit hours)
PHIL 1213Ethics *
PHIL 1313Introduction to Logic
 
U.S. Government (3 credit hours)
POLS 1113U.S. Government
 
General Education Program Requirements: 6 credit hours
General Business (3 credit hours)
BADM 1113Introduction to Business
MGMT 2243Small Business Management
MGMT 2913Leadership and Organizational Behavior
 
Speech (3 credit hours)
SPCH 1113Introduction to Speech
SPCH 2313Small Group Communications
 
Interdepartmental Requirements: 1 credit hour
GTGE 1111College Cornerstone