Information Technology

A.S. DEGREE

Description
This program has been designed to give the student a solid foundation in information technology to foster success in obtaining a four-year degree. The student will gain a background in networking, programming, database design, and web site design. This degree program also provides a solid math background required to develop problem solving skills.
(Housed in the Information and Computer Technologies Department)

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the IT discipline.
2.Analyze complex, real-world problems to identify and define computing requirements and apply computational approaches to the problem-solving process.
3.Communicate effectively with diverse audiences the technical information that is consistent with the intended audience and purpose.
4.Make informed judgments and include unique perspectives of others in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5.Function effectively on teams and employ self- and peer-advocacy to address bias in interactions, establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, manage risk, and produce deliverables.
6.Identify and analyze user needs and consider them during the selection, integration, and administration of computer-based systems.

Requirements for Program Entrance
Intermediate Algebra with Trigonometry (or Math 104 at MCC). Typing or keyboarding recommended.


Distribution Requirements
Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 200 Applied Calculus
4
MIS 100 Introduction to Management Information Systems
4
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy OR
PHL 103 - Introduction to Ethics OR
PHL 105 - Technology and Values OR
PHL 250 - Professional Ethics
3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
First Semester Total:
17
SECOND SEMESTER

MTH 160 Statistics I
3
CPT 115 Introduction to Networks
3
CSC 101 Introduction to Object-oriented Programming (grade of C or higher required)
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE**
3-4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - SOCIAL SCIENCES (SUNY-SOCS) ELECTIVE
3
Second Semester Total:
16-17
THIRD SEMESTER

MIS 201 Introduction to Web Site Programming and Design
3
CSC 225 Advanced JAVA Programming
3
SPC 142 Public Speaking OR
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE***

3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING (SUNY-NSCI) ELECTIVE**
3-4
PROGRAM ELECTIVE*
3
Third Semester Total:
15-16
FOURTH SEMESTER

MIS 211 Applied Database Concepts
3
CSC 215 Introduction to Linux
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - THE ARTS (SUNY-ARTS) OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - U.S. HISTORY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (SUNY-USCV) ELECTIVE
3
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE OR
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) ELECTIVE
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE*
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
63-65
*Choose from: CIS 123, CPT 211; CSC 206, 214, 223. Students may also opt to take the 4-credit options of CPT 101 or CPT 120 to fulfill specific transfer requirements. Check with advisor for transfer institution requirements.
**Students may opt to enroll in 4-credit lab science courses. Check with advisor for transfer institution requirements.
*** Check with advisor for transfer institution requirements.

revised 7/13/2023