Information Technology, AAAS

The Information Technology Associate of Applied Arts & Sciences (AAAS) degree provides a broad and flexible foundation for careers in the modern digital landscape, offering training in essential domains like Networking and Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Software Development, and also Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing. The curriculum is designed to allow students to tailor studies to their interests and prepare them for diverse roles such as IT Support Specialist, Network Technician, Programmer/Developer, or Information Security Analyst.

Courses by Placement/Transfer

The following courses may be recommended for your program through the placement process or transfer evaluation. Advisors can assist you to integrate these into your program of study during your first semester at West Shore. Contact Student Services at 231.843.5510.

FYS 101 - First‐Year Seminar 2 credit hrs (Recommended for all first-time college students)
ENG 098 - Writing Essentials 3 credit hrs (May be recommended if ENG 111 is required for the program)
MTH 021 - Algebra Essentials 2 credit hrs OR MTH 023 - Statistics Essentials 2 credit hrs OR MTH 025 - Quantitative Reasoning Essentials 2 credit hrs (May be recommended to support success in college-level math)

Program of Study

Semester 1

CIT 100 - Introduction to Operating Systems 3 credit hrs
CIT 120 - A+ Hardware 3 credit hrs
CIT 125 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 credit hrs
CIT 245 - Fundamentals of Networking 4 credit hrs
ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs

Total: 16 Credit Hrs | 20 Contact Hrs

Semester 2

BUS 201 - Business Ethics 3 credit hrs recommended, else choose one Humanities Elective 3 credit hrs
CIT 115 - Server Administration 3 credit hrs
CIT 121 - A+ Software 3 credit hrs
CIT 210 - Fundamentals of Information Security 3 credit hrs
CIS 212 - Cloud Platform & Infrastructure 3 credit hrs
COM 100 - Introduction to Communication 3 credit hrs OR
COM 101 - Principles of Speaking
  OR
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communications
  OR
COM 206 - Small Group Communications
  3 credit hrs

Total: 18 Credit Hrs | 22 Contact Hrs

Semester 3

CIS 130 - Programming I 3 credit hrs
Choose One CIS/CIT Elective 3 credit hrs min
CIT 220 - Web Page Development & Management 3 credit hrs
MTH 123 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credit hrs (recommended) OR choose
MTH 121
, MTH 125 , MTH 161 or higher 3-5 credit hrs
Social Science Elective 3 credit hrs

Total: 15 Credit Hrs | 16 Contact Hrs

Semester 4

CIS 135 - Programming II 3 credit hrs
Choose One CIS/CIT/ROB Elective 3 credit hrs min
CIT 130 - Introduction to Data Base Management 3 credit hrs
CIT 299 - Internship: Network Services 3-6 credit hrs OR Elective - select one Computer Information Systems course 3 credit hrs
General Education Elective - Select one from Communications , Humanities and Fine Arts , Math , Science , or Social Science 3 credit hrs min

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