The Information Technology Program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a variety of certificates. The curriculum is supported by a solid foundation of core courses that focus on problem-solving and communication skills for Information Technology professionals involved in computer network environments. The program provides opportunities for practitioners in a variety of career fields to obtain knowledge and skills that enable them to adapt technology use to specific needs in their field of study. Students entering this program need basic computer skills that would be obtained through CIS 100 (Introduction to Computers) or equivalent.
The Computer Programming Option/Certificate provides students with an introduction to programming languages; at least one of the languages is studied at the intermediate level. Students have the opportunity to study one language in depth or develop a breadth of knowledge in several languages. Students completing this option are prepared for the entry-level computer programmer positions.
The Network Administration Option/Certificate provides the concepts and skills needed to design, set-up, maintain and expand network and telecommunications systems. The curriculum provides specific training in Microsoft network systems. Upon completion of the option/certificate, the graduate will be qualified to take industry designed and recognized certification examinations. Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in installation and administration of local and wide area networks in medium to large businesses and organizations, and computer network administration positions in small businesses.
The Web Development and Administration Option/Certificate provides training in designing, deploying, and managing a web site from both a hardware and software perspective. This option prepares students for careers as web site developers, webmasters, and web administrators. A capstone class in web site implementation will encompass all facets of the program of study, and will provide experience and a job portfolio.
Associate of Applied Science
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Degree requirements
General Education Core:
REQUIRED COURSES
ENG 101 Writing I 3
ENG 102 Writing II 3
MT 150 College Algebra 3
Science Course with Lab 4
Oral Communications Course 3
Social Interaction Course 3
Heritage/Humanities Course 3
Subtotal 22 hours
Technical Core
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 120 Program Design and Development 3
CIS 130 Microcomputer Applications 3 OR
ET 107 Computer Applications for Technicians (4)
IT 105 Computer Maintenance Essentials 3 AND
IT 205 Advanced Computer Maintenance 3 OR
ET 232 Computer Software Maintenance (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3) OR
CIS 110 Operating Systems Concepts (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3)
NIS 160 Networking Core Technologies * 3 OR
IT 120 Cisco Internetworking I ** (4)
IT 170 Introduction to Database Design 3
IT 132 Web Page Development 3 OR
IT 130 Web Site Design and Production (4)
Beginning Level Programming Language 3
* recommended for Microsoft Networking Tracks
** recommended for Cisco Networking Tracks
Subtotal 24-27 hours
Beginning Level Programming Language Courses:
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 143 COBOL Programming 3
IT 147 SQL Programming 3
CIS 148 Visual BASIC I 3
CIS 149 Java Programming I 3
CIS 155 C/C++ Programming I 3
CS 115 Introduction to Computer Programming 3
NIS 150 Perl Programming I 3
NIS 152 Introduction to Javascript 3
Intermediate Level Programming Language Courses:
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 232 Programming for Windows Environment 3
CIS 243 COBOL Applications 3
CIS 252 C/C++ Programming II 3
CIS 262 C/C++ Programming III 3
CIS 248 Visual Basic II: Desktop Applications 3
CIS 249 Java Programming II 3
CIS 250 Java Game Development I 4
CIS 255 C++ Game Development I 3
CS 215 Introduction to Program Design, Abstraction, and Problem Solving 4
Advanced Level Programming Language Courses
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 258 Visual Basic III: Distributed Applications 3
CIS 259 Java Programming III 3
CIS 260 Java Game Development II 4
CIS 265 C++ Game Development II 3
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION OPTION MICROSOFT MCSA TRACK
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 211 Administering Microsoft Windows Professional: Topic 3
NIS 213 Administering Microsoft Windows Server: Topic 3
NIS 214 Supporting Windows Network Infrastructure Topic: 3
Take one of the following MCSA Track electives 3-6
Technical Electives (listed below) 6
Subtotal 18-21 hours
Total 64-70 hours
Electives for MCSA Track
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 216 Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services Topic: 3
NIS 246 Microsoft SQL Server System Administration Topic: 3
NIS 245 Designing a Secure Windows Network Topic: 3
NIS 262 Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) 3
NIS 264 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 3
IT 210 Operating System Support* AND 3
IT 215 Application Support * 3
* must be completed together to count as single elective
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION OPTION MICROSOFT MCSE TRACK
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 211 Administering Microsoft Windows Professional: Topic 3
NIS 213 Administering Microsoft Windows Server: Topic 3
NIS 214 Supporting Windows Network Infrastructure Topic: 3
NIS 216 Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services Topic: 3
NIS 244 Designing a Windows Networking Services
Infrastructure Topic: 3
NIS 242 Designing a Windows Directory Services
Infrastructure Topic: OR 3
NIS 245 Designing a Secure Windows Network Topic: (3)
Take one of the following MCSE Track electives 3
Technical Elective (listed below) 3
Subtotal 24 hours
Total 70-73 hours
Electives for MCSE Track
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 242 Designing a Windows Directory Services Infrastructure Topic:* 3
NIS 245 Designing a Secure Windows Network Topic:* 3
NIS 246 Microsoft SQL Server System Administration Topic: 3
NIS 262 Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) 3
NIS 264 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 3
IT 250 Introduction to Security 4
* must be different than the course chosen above
Total 67-70 hours
Technical Electives for Web Development and Administration Option/Certificates:
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 211 Administering Microsoft Windows Professional: Topic 3
NIS 213 Administering Microsoft Windows Server: Topic 3
IT 147 SQL Programming 3
NIS 246 Microsoft SQL Server System Administration Topic: 3
IT 240 XML 3
IT 236 Active Server Pages 3
IT 134 Macromedia Flash 3
IT 270 Database Systems -
Implementation & Management 3
Beginning Level Programming Language (must be different from technical core. Recommend CIS 148 Visual BASIC I or CIS 149 Java Programming I) 3
Certificates
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Certificate requirements
A+ CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 130 Microcomputer Applications 3 OR
ET 107 Computer Applications for Technicians (4)
IT 105 Computer Maintenance Essentials 3 AND
IT 205 Advanced Computer Maintenance 3 OR
ET 232 Computer Software Maintenance (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3) OR
CIS 110 Operating Systems Concepts (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3)
Total 9-10 hours
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 120 Program Design and Development 3
CIS 130 Microcomputer Applications 3 OR
ET 107 Computer Applications for Technicians (4)
IT 105 Computer Maintenance Essentials 3 AND
IT 205 Advanced Computer Maintenance 3 OR
ET 232 Computer Software Maintenance (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3) OR
CIS 110 Operating Systems Concepts (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3)
NIS 160 Networking Core Technologies 3 OR
IT 120 Cisco Internetworking I (4)
IT 170 Introduction to Database Design 3
IT 132 Web Page Development 3 OR
IT 130 Web Site Design and Production (4)
Beginning Level Programming Language 3
Total 24-27 hours
MICROSOFT NETWORKING MCSE TRACK
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 160 Networking Core Technologies 3
NIS 211 Administering Microsoft Windows Professional: Topic 3
NIS 213 Administering Microsoft Windows Server: Topic 3
NIS 214 Supporting Windows Network Infrastructure Topic: 3
NIS 216 Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services Topic: 3
NIS 244 Designing a Windows Networking Services Infrastructure Topic: 3
NIS 242 Designing a Windows Directory Services Infrastructure Topic: OR 3
NIS 245 Designing a Secure Windows Network Topic: (3)
Elective (listed in the Network Administration Option MCSE Track) 3
Total 24 hours
MICROSOFT NETWORKING MCSA TRACK
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 160 Networking Core Technologies 3
NIS 211 Administering Microsoft Windows Professional: Topic 3
NIS 213 Administering Microsoft Windows Server: Topic 3
NIS 214 Supporting Windows Network Infrastructure Topic: 3
Electives (listed in the Network Administration Option MCSA Track) 3-6
Total 15-18 hours
WEB ADMINISTRATOR
REQUIRED COURSES
NIS 160 Networking Core Technologies 3
NIS 275 Internet Servers Administration 3
IT 105 Computer Maintenance Essentials 3 AND
IT 205 Advanced Computer Maintenance 3 OR
ET 232 Computer Software Maintenance (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3) OR
CIS 110 Operating Systems Concepts (3) AND
ET 234 Computer Hardware Maintenance (3)
IT 132 Web Page Development 3
NIS 150 Perl Programming I 3 OR
NIS 152 Introduction to Javascript (3)
Electives (listed in the option) 6
Total 24 hours
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Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.
