Computer Information Technology - Associate in Science

College of Computer & Information Technology

CIT-AS

Program Leadership Information

John Long
Associate Dean. College of Computer Info and Tech
long.john@spcollege.edu


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


Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the support of information systems and technology services in a business setting. Students will learn technical skills in networking, spreadsheet & database programming, Web tools, and information technology security. Students will have the opportunity to learn software application support, hardware configurations & troubleshooting, and data analysis. Students will have the opportunity to sit for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MOS Excel, and MOS Access industry certifications after completing the associated courses.

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. Ethically apply, implement and evaluate computer technologies, systems and or programs.
  2. Develop effective support platforms across an organization to include computer systems, networks, and software applications.
  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 in all Major core and subplan courses.

Program Requirements

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
AS Gen Ed
Credits 18
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.
3
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.

3
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Mathematics-Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Natural Sciences - Core
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Science coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
Ethics
3
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
3
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.

 
POS 2041
American National Government (Active)
3
POS 2041H
Honors American National Government (Active)
3
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
Enhanced World View
0
Complete at least one 3-credit course 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.
0
SUPPORT COURSES
Credits 3
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency requirement for this AS degree.
 
CGS 1100
Computer Applications (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 39 credits
Credits 39
CET 1171C
Computer Repair Essentials (Active)
3
CET 1172C
Computer Support Technician (Active)
3
CGS 1301
Introduction to Information Systems (Active)
3
CGS 1309
Computer and Information Technology Concepts (Active)
3
CGS 1515
Spreadsheet Techniques and Programming (Active)
3
CGS 1545
Database Techniques (Active)
3
CGS 1831
Web Foundations/Essentials (Active)
3
CGS 2651
Social Media and Web Technologies (Active)
3
CIS 2321
Systems Analysis and Design (Active)
3
COP 1000 2
Introduction to Computer Programming (Active)
3
CNT 1000
Network Fundamentals (Active)
3
CTS 1120
Network Security Foundations (Active)
3
3
CIS 2940
Computer Information Technology Internship (Active)
3
OR
CIS 2950
Computer Science Capstone Experience (Active)
3
2Students 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

Notes

Fully Online