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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
  1. Apply current technical practices in core information technologies.
  2. Identify effective solutions for organizations or individuals.
  3. Identify the requirements for effective solutions.
  4. Evaluate current and emerging technologies.
  5. Demonstrate independent problem-solving skills.
  6. Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal.
  7. Implement basic information security practices across an organization.
  8. Recognize the need for continued learning.
  9. Demonstrate effective information technology customer service skills.
  10. 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
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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:

Course Credits
CPTR1001 - Introduction To Programming and Scripting 3
CPTR1106 - Microcomputer Databases 3
CPTR1108 - CISCO 1 3
CPTR1118 - CISCO 2 3
CPTR1121 - Information Technology Service Desk 3
CPTR1125 - IT Essentials I 3
CPTR1130 - IT Essentials II 3
CPTR1135 - Beginning Networking 3
CPTR1148 - Microcomputer Operating System 3
CPTR2100 - Supporting End-User Applications 3
CPTR2224 - Linux I 3
CPTR2236 - Network Security 3
CPTR2272 - Network Operating Systems 3
ENGL1101 - College Writing 3
HUM2236 - Technology in the Humanities 3
SOC1111 - Introduction to Sociology 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 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
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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