Information Technology

Graduates earning the A.A.S. in information technology degree will have both an in-depth understanding of computing technology fundamentals and the skills necessary for implementation in selected environments. Students complete several core courses and then select from a number of liberal arts and career electives. The wide range of electives provides flexibility for students as they select courses that further their technology-related career goals. Graduates are able to identify technology needs and specify appropriate systems. They have the skills to perform installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation services. Depending on their choice of electives, students are directly employable in the areas of computer support, application support, help desk support, and network and database support.

Curriculum code: 1492
Hegis code: 5699
Minimum credit hours required: 60 credit hours

General Requirements (20 credit hours)

Humanities
6
ENG 1530: English Composition II
3
 English Electives (college level)
3
Social Sciences Electives
6
Mathematics/Sciences Electives
6
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives
2


Core Requirements (24 credit hours)

CSC 1530: Web Publishing
3
CSC 1560: Microcomputer Applications I
4
CSC 1570: Programming Concepts and Applications
2
CSC 1580: Microcomputer Hardware/Systems Software
3
CSC 1760: Microcomputer Applications II
3
CSC 2510: Introduction to Networks
3
CSC 2470: Network Administration
3
CSC 2450: CIT Capstone
3

Electives (16 credit hours)


Important Points
  • At least 20 hours in liberal arts and sciences must be present to graduate with this degree.
  • Arrangements for the A.A.S. in individual studies degree should be done carefully and with the assistance of a counselor.
  • All courses required for this degree are available online.
Program contact:
Jeff Davis, Director, or Dave Jeffery, Coordinator, Computer & Information Sciences

jeffdavis@mail.sunyjcc.edu or davejeffery@mail.sunyjcc.edu
716.376.7581 or 716.338.1312
1.800.388.8557

Admissions contact:
admissions@mail.sunyjcc.edu
800.388.8557
716.338.1001 (Jamestown)
716.376.7501 (Olean)