Overview
The Information Technology: Information Systems concentration focuses on developing a student’s ability to communicate and troubleshoot technical issues related to hardware/software support, network operating systems and application software.
What You'll Learn
Emphasis is placed on application software, network operating systems, database, networking/security, and technical support.
Career Opportunities
- Information Systems career opportunities are available in a variety of industries, including government agencies, banking, education, telecommunications, and private business and industry settings.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Support Specialist
Job Examples
In our region, people are working as:
- System Administrators
- System Analysts
- Trainers
- User Support Specialists
- Help-desk Technicians
Average Salary: $57,900
Technical Core Courses
- CTI 110 Web, Pgm & DB Foundation
- CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation
- CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concepts
- CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support
Required Subject Area Courses
- CTS 220 Adv Hard/Software Support
- NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User
- NOS 130 Windows Single User
- NOS 230 Windows Admin I
Other Major Courses
- CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
- CSC 121 Python Programming
- CTS 130 Spreadsheet
- CTI 141 Cloud & Storage Concepts
- CTI 150 Mobile Computing Devices
- CTS 287 Emerging Technologies
- CTS 289 System Support Project
- DBA 110 Database Concepts
- DBA 115 Database Applications
- WEB 140 Web Development Tools
- WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I
General Education Courses
- COM Elective
- ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry
- HUM/FA Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
- MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra
- SOC/BEH Elective
Other Required Courses
- ACA 122 University Transfer Success
HUM/FA Elective (Select 1 course)
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, DRA 111, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 233, ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 261, ENG 262, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 130, HUM 150, HUM 160, HUM 180, HUM 211, HUM 212, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 220, PHI 230, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212
SOC/BEH Elective (Select 1 course)
ANT 210, ANT 220, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 110, POL 120, POL 220, PSY 150, PSY 239, PSY 241,PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220, SOC 240
- SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS CERTIFICATE – C25590AA
- HELPDESK SUPPORT CERTIFICATE – C25590AB
- DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE – C25590AC
