Computer Information Technology, Associate of Science
Program Description:
This program offers to the students a technical training and a basic foundation in the most demanded computer software applications as well as a general background in many computer concepts and techniques. Our graduates are ready to get positions as entry-level in application system specialist, user support specialist, and computer information managers. The program also includes a fifteen-credit-hour component of General Education/Liberal Arts courses and offers the foundation necessary to continue onto a Bachelor’s Degree. FNU awards an Associate of Science Degree upon graduation.
Note: This program meets the specifications for the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS)
STEM Designated Degree Program List.
Program Requirements (60 Credits)
General Education (19 Credits)
Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
English and Communications (6 Credits)
Humanities (3 Credits)
Social Science (3 Credits)
| Any Social Science Course | 3 |
Mathematics (3 Credits)
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
| CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Core Requirements (29 Credits)
Electives (12 Credits)
| CGS 1522C | Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PowerPoint | 3 |
| CGS 2511 | Spreadsheet Applications for Business | 3 |
| CIS 2202 | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 |
| CNT 2401C | Network Security | 4 |
| CTS 1651C | LAN Switching and Wireless Networks | 4 |
| CTS 2302C | Active Directory Service | 4 |
| CTS 2328C | Server installation, configuration and administration | 4 |
| CTS 2650C | Routing Protocols and Concepts | 4 |
MOS = Microsoft Office Professional certification.
MCSA = Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
MTA = Microsoft Technology Associates Certification - Developer Track
Network+ = Skills to design, configure and manage computer networks
CompTia A+ = Hardwar/Software and Support of IT Technologies
Adobe = Adobe Certified Expert on Photoshop