Information Systems Technology Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Information Systems Technology Program is to provide skilled employees who contribute to the economic development of their communities and fulfill local and global workforce needs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Information Systems Technology Program will be able to:
- Identify and install computer components
- Troubleshoot personal computer issues using appropriate techniques and procedures
- Install, configure, and maintain an operating system
- Design and troubleshoot local area and wide area networks
- Design and deploy secure and robust applications utilizing cloud computing technologies
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
- Livingston Campus (Walker)
Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology
The highest exit point in the Information Systems Technology program is the Associate of Applied Science. Multiple exit points exist for this program and are outlined below.
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma (TD) in Information Technology | 45 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
Technical Diploma in Information Technology
The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Technical Diploma:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses (listed below) | 15 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Foundations in Information Technology | 30 | |
Total Hours | 45 |
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 2115 | Advanced Client/Server | 3 |
INTE 2350 | Advanced Networking | 3 |
INTE 2950 | Advanced Cloud Computing | 3 |
INTE 2975 | Internship/Job Seeking Skills | 3 |
INTE 2995 | Special Projects III | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Foundations in Information Technology
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 1050 | Intro to Information Tech. | 3 |
INTE 1150 | PC Hardware & Software Lab | 3 |
INTE 1210 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
INTE 1850 | Intro to Linux | 3 |
INTE 1950 | Intro to Cloud Computing | 3 |
INTE 2015 | Fundamentals of Client/Server | 3 |
INTE 2150 | Networking I | 3 |
INTE 2250 | Networking II | 3 |
INTE 2830 | Cabling Infrastructure | 3 |
INTE 2545 | Network Security:Ethical Hack | 3 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Additional Exit Points:
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Networking:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 2150 | Networking I | 3 |
INTE 2250 | Networking II | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in IT Support:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 1050 | Intro to Information Tech. | 3 |
INTE 1150 | PC Hardware & Software Lab | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Cybersecurity Support:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 2350 | Advanced Networking | 3 |
INTE 2545 | Network Security:Ethical Hack | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Fiber Optics Support:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 2015 | Fundamentals of Client/Server | 3 |
INTE 2830 | Cabling Infrastructure | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Cloud Computing Support:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 1950 | Intro to Cloud Computing | 3 |
INTE 2950 | Advanced Cloud Computing | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Linux Systems Support:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 1210 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
INTE 1850 | Intro to Linux | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Servers Support:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
INTE 2115 | Advanced Client/Server | 3 |
INTE 2975 | Internship/Job Seeking Skills | 3 |
Total Hours | 6 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
Career Opportunities
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