(formerly known as Computer Information Systems)
Do you love working with technology? Design, create, manage and maintain computer systems. You’ll work with hardware and software, networks, and the cloud. There are many career paths including tech support, cyber security, business analyst and office support. Gain skills that lead to high demand, high wage jobs.
Careers
Networking Careers
Train for a job designing, installing and administering computer networks:
- Data Communications Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
Cybersecurity Careers
Train for a job keeping our computers, networks, and data safe from hackers:
- Data Security Analyst
- Systems Security Administrator
- Network Security Administrator
Business Information Systems Careers
Train for an administrative support job in an office, such as:
- Office and Administrative Assistant
- Office Coordinator or Specialist
- Customer Service Representative
Academic Plans for Information Technology (IT)
Each plan shows all the courses you need to take to complete your goal from start to finish. Map your education by clicking on the Academic Plan for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below.
Note: The academic plans will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan.
IT: IT Technician—AA/AS Degree
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0010 |
3 |
| IT 0015 |
3 |
| ENGL 0001A |
4 |
| BUS 0085 |
3 |
| PDEV 0001 or PDEV 0070 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
17 |
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| IT 0100 |
4 |
|
| IT 0035 or BUS 0116 |
3 |
|
| MATH 0013 or MATH 0010 |
4 |
|
| BUS 0101 |
3 |
|
| TOTAL |
14 |
|
Term 3
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0105 |
3 |
| IT 0035 or BUS 0116 |
3 |
| ECON 0001A or COMM 0008 |
3 |
| AAD 0012 or AAD 0060 or PHOT 0060A |
3 |
| MECH 0001 or (ESCI 0010 or ESCI 0010L) |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
Term 4
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| IT 0095 |
4 |
|
| COMM 0007 |
3 |
|
| IT 0110 |
3 |
|
| Any Elective course |
3 |
|
| Any Elective course |
3 |
|
| TOTAL |
15 |
|
IT: Cybersecurity —AA/AS Degree
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| IT 0100 |
4 |
|
| ENGL 0001A |
4 |
|
| IT 0105 |
3 |
|
| MECH 0001 or (ESCI 0010 and ESCI 0010L) |
4 |
|
| TOTAL |
15 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| IT 0075 |
3 |
|
| BUS 0102 |
3 |
|
| IT 0110 |
3 |
|
| MATH 0013 or MATH 0010 |
4 |
|
| BUS 0085 or CSCI 0010 or ENGL 0001C |
3 |
|
| TOTAL |
16 |
|
Term 3
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0120 |
3 |
| IT 0115 |
3 |
| IT 0060 or IT 0095 or IT 0125 or IT 0155 or CSCI 0012 or CSCI 0050 |
3 |
| PDEV 0001 or PDEV 0070 |
3 |
| AAD 0060 or AAD 0012 or PHOT 0060A |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
Term 4
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0145 |
3 |
| BUS 0101 |
3 |
| COMM 0007 |
3 |
| IT 0060 or IT 0095 or IT 0125 or IT 0150 or IT 0155 or IT 0165 or CSCI 0012 or CSCI 0050 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
15 |
IT: Data Analytics —AS Degree
Please meet with your counselor to create a personalized academic plan for this degree.
IT: Cybersecurity—Certificate of Achievement
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0105 |
3 |
| IT 0100 |
4 |
| IT 0060 or CSCI 0012 or CSCI 0050 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
10 |
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0075 |
3 |
| IT 0120 |
3 |
| IT 0115 |
3 |
| IT 0010 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
12 |
Term 3
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0145 |
3 |
| IT 0140 |
3 |
| IT 0060 or IT 0095 or IT 0125 or IT 0150 or IT 0165 or CSCI 0012 or CSCI 0050 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
9 |
IT: Data Analytics—AS Degree
Please meet with your counselor to create a personalized academic plan for this degree.
IT: Data Analytics—Certificate of Achievement
Please meet with your counselor to create a personalized academic plan for this certificate.
IT: IT Technician—Certificate of Achievement
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| IT 0015 |
3 |
|
| IT 0010 |
3 |
|
| IT 0100 |
4 |
|
| BUS 0085 or BUS 0102 |
3 |
Prerequisite for BUS 0102 is ENGL 0001A. |
| TOTAL |
13 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
|
| IT 0110 |
3 |
|
| IT 0105 |
3 |
|
| IT 0035 or IT 0095 or BUS 0116 |
3 |
|
| TOTAL |
9 |
|
IT: Data Analytics—Certificate of Achievement
Please meet with your counselor to create a personalized academic plan for this certificate.
IT: Network Technician—Certificate of Achievement
Please meet with your counselor to create a personalized academic plan for this certificate.
IT: Data Specialist—Skills Certificate
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0025 |
3 |
| IT 0015 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
6 |
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0065 |
3 |
| IT 0055 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
6 |
IT: Information Assurance and Cyber Defense—Skills Certificate
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
Notes |
| IT 0105 |
3 |
|
| CSCI 0010 |
3 |
CSCI 0010 is a prerequisite for CSCI 0012. |
| TOTAL |
6 |
|
Term 2
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0120 |
3 |
| IT 0115 |
3 |
| CSCI 0012 |
3 |
| TOTAL |
9 |
IT: IT Technician—Skills Certificate
Term 1
| Course |
Units |
| IT 0115 |
3 |
| IT 0105 |
3 |
| IT 0100 |
4 |
| TOTAL |
10 |
IT: Computer Basics—Noncredit Certificate
Term 1
If courses are taken over multiple terms, then the IT Department recommends the following order: IT 0835, IT 0820 and then IT 0830.
| Course |
Units |
| BUS 0856 |
0 |
| BUS 0857 |
0 |
| BUS 0858 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
0 |
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