Information Technology (A.A.S.)

Study information technology at JCC

The Information Technology degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to enter the workforce immediately after graduation with the ability to perform installation, configuration, maintenance, and documentation services. You will be able to support computers, applications, networks, and databases.

Through JCC’s program, you’ll develop an in-depth understanding of computing technology fundamentals. You can customize your career goals with electives that align with specific careers within IT:

  • Application and web development: follow programming language sequences in HTML/CSS, PHP, Python, and Java.
  • Network administration: build a strong foundation to obtain professional certification in client computers, networking, and Windows servers.
  • Information security: focus on major security weaknesses in computer systems, types of attacks, and tools used to protect computer and network systems.
  • Database: study the organization, storage, and retrieval of large amounts of information.

2023 median pay for computer and information technology occupations: $104,420/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

Information technology skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Develop and understand the use of HTML and XHTML.
  • Understand the basic syntax of a programming language so that they will be able to use that language to solve a programming problem.
  • Install and configure a small LAN.
  • Solve a basic business problem using an office software package.
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a hardware or software problem on a PC.

Semester 1

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1570: Programming Concepts/Applications

3

CSC 2510: Intro to Networks

3
JCC
  • Applied Learning

ENG 1510: English Composition I

3
SUNY
  • Humanities
JCC
  • College Composition

Mathematics Elective (college-level)

3
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning

INT 1555: Inquire

2
JCC
  • Critical and Integrative Reasoning

Semester 2

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 1520: Intro to Cybersecurity

3

CSC 1580: Computer Hardware & System Software I

3

CSC 1530: Introduction to HTML & CSS

3

ENG 1530: English Composition II

3
SUNY
  • Written & Oral Communication
JCC
  • College Composition
  • Oral Communication

Elective

Recommended:

PSY 1510: General Psychology

3
SUNY
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Social Sciences

Semester 3

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

Program Core Elective

Choose from non-required CSC courses above 1510 or BUS 1500

4

Program Core Elective

Choose from non-required CSC courses above 1510 or BUS 1500

3

Natural Sciences Elective

Choose a course from SUNY Gen Ed – Natural Sciences category

3
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

SOC 1510: Introduction to Sociology

3
SUNY
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Global Perspectives

Elective

Recommended:

Math course if needed or

ART 1730: Intro to Computer Art/Design

3
SUNY
  • Math

Semester 4

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

CSC 2450: CIT Capstone

3
JCC
  • Applied Learning

Program Core Elective

Choose from non-required CSC courses above 1510 or BUS 1500

3

Program Core Elective

Choose from non-required CSC courses above 1510 or BUS 1500

3

Elective

Choose a SUNY Gen Ed as needed

3

Elective

Choose a SUNY Gen Ed as needed

3