Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 60 credits
About this program
The focus of this school-to-work degree is customer service, user support and an emphasis on technical skills, including desktop and network support. Students will learn the skills needed to provide technical support to customers and users regarding issues related to computer systems, hardware, software and local area networks. Additionally, skills to understand the importance of daily maintenance of computer systems and networks, learning to coach users and customers through problem-solving processes, and communicating a solution will be gained. The use of systems, including office applications, virtualization and operating systems, will be used in addition to learning analytical, diagnostic, communication and customer service skills.
Program outcomes
- Apply current technical practices in core information technologies.
- Identify effective solutions for organizations or individuals.
- Identify the requirements for effective solutions.
- Evaluate current and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Implement basic information security practices across an organization.
- Recognize the need for continued learning.
- Demonstrate effective information technology customer service skills.
- Demonstrate effective use of core networking technologies.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
---|---|
48 | Required courses |
6 | Restricted electives in courses |
6 | Restricted electives in course types |
60 | Total |
Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Required Courses:
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR2001 - Scripting for Automation | 3 |
CPTR2200 - CISCO 3 | 3 |
CPTR2234 - Linux II | 3 |
CPTR2294 - Internship | 3 |
CSEC2204 - Managing Directory Services | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
BUS1100 - Business Computers | 3 |
CSCI1110 - Informatics | 3 |
6 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1125 - IT Essentials I | 3 |
CPTR1130 - IT Essentials II | 3 |
CPTR1135 - Beginning Networking | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
BUS1100 - Business Computers | 3 |
CSCI1110 - Informatics | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1106 - Microcomputer Databases | 3 |
CPTR1108 - CISCO 1 | 3 |
CPTR1148 - Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
1st Summer Term - 6 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
HUM2236 - Technology in the Humanities | 3 |
SOC1111 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
2nd Fall Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1118 - CISCO 2 | 3 |
CPTR1121 - Information Technology Service Desk | 3 |
CPTR2224 - Linux I | 3 |
CPTR2272 - Network Operating Systems | 3 |
2nd Spring Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1001 - Introduction To Programming and Scripting | 3 |
CPTR2100 - Supporting End-User Applications | 3 |
CPTR2236 - Network Security | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR2001 - Scripting for Automation | 3 |
CPTR2200 - CISCO 3 | 3 |
CPTR2234 - Linux II | 3 |
CPTR2294 - Internship | 3 |
CSEC2204 - Managing Directory Services | 3 |
2nd Summer Term - 6 credits
Course | Credits |
---|
6 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |
PDF downloads:
1st Fall Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1001 - Introduction To Programming and Scripting | 3 |
CPTR1121 - Information Technology Service Desk | 3 |
CPTR2224 - Linux I | 3 |
CPTR2272 - Network Operating Systems | 3 |
1st Spring Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1125 - IT Essentials I | 3 |
CPTR1130 - IT Essentials II | 3 |
CPTR1135 - Beginning Networking | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
BUS1100 - Business Computers | 3 |
CSCI1110 - Informatics | 3 |
1st Summer Term - 6 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
SOC1111 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
2nd Fall Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1118 - CISCO 2 | 3 |
CPTR2236 - Network Security | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR2001 - Scripting for Automation | 3 |
CPTR2200 - CISCO 3 | 3 |
CPTR2234 - Linux II | 3 |
CPTR2294 - Internship | 3 |
CSEC2204 - Managing Directory Services | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |
2nd Spring Term - 12 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
CPTR1106 - Microcomputer Databases | 3 |
CPTR1108 - CISCO 1 | 3 |
CPTR1148 - Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
CPTR2100 - Supporting End-User Applications | 3 |
2nd Summer Term - 6 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
HUM2236 - Technology in the Humanities | 3 |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |