Cloud Computing Technology - Associate in Science

College of Computer & Information Technology

CLOUD-AS

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean, CCIT
long.john@spcollege.edu


Dr. Mark McKinney
Dean, College of Computer and Info Tech
mckinney.mark


Program Summary

The Cloud Computing Technology Associate in Science degree program will provide students with a comprehensive and practical education in the field of cloud computing. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in the rapidly evolving cloud technology industry. By focusing on a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, the program prepares students for successful careers in cloud computing and related fields.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Implement cloud security practices including compliance and governance requirements.
  2. Create strategies for disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and cloud migration.
  3. Summarize and explain a "real-world" experience with a major related, supervised and evaluated practical work experience internship.

Admission Requirements

There are no admissions requirements for this program.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required on all coursework.

Program Requirements

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AS General Education Requirement
Credits 18
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Communications - Composition- Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
3

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing ARH 1000, HUM 1020 or IDS 1106 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement.

 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Mathematics-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Natural Sciences - Core
3

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Science coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing any course with an "L" or "C" in the number will also satisfy the Natural Sciences Laboratory requirement.

 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
3

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Enhanced World View
 

Complete at least one 3-credit course from the approved General Education Enhanced Worldview course list. This requirement is intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required.  In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.

 
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Civic Literacy
0

Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). Students completing AMH 2010 or AMH 2010H in Fall 2024 or thereafter will satisfy the Civic Literacy course requirement. This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

 
AMH 2010
History of the United States I (Active)
3
AMH 2010H
Honors History of the United States I (Active)
3
AMH 2020
History of the United States II (Active)
3
AMH 2020H
Honors History of the US II (Active)
3
POS 2041
American National Government (Active)
3
POS 2041H
Honors American National Government (Active)
3
SUPPORT COURSES
Support Courses
Credits 3
CGS 1309
Computer and Information Technology Concepts (Active)
3
Completion of CGS 1309 will also satisfy the Computer Competency requirement.
 
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Major Core Courses
Credits 39
COP 1000 **
Introduction to Computer Programming (Active)
3
CNT 1000
Network Fundamentals (Active)
3
CTS 1193
Cloud Essentials (Active)
3
CTS 1120
Network Security Foundations (Active)
3
CTS 1411
Fundamentals of Information Storage and Management (Active)
3
CTS 2106
Fundamentals of the Linux Operating System (Active)
3
CTS 1328
Windows Server Hybrid Administration (Active)
3
CTS 2321
Linux System Administration (Active)
3
CTS 2370
Configuring and Managing Virtualization (Active)
3
CTS 2433
SQL Database Design & Programming (Active)
3
CTS 2312
Cloud Security (Active)
3
CIS 2642C
Cloud Infrastructure and Services (Active)
3
CEN 2940
Cloud Computing Internship (Active)
3
**Students should be comfortable with basic algebra and problem-solving tasks. It is recommended that students complete College Algebra (MAC 1105) before enrolling in COP 1000.
Total: 60