Computer Information Technologist Associate of Science (AS)

About the Program

The Associate of Science in Computer Information Technologist degree was developed in conjunction with our local national labs and industry partners to provide students with a breadth of coursework and practical hands-on experience needed by entry level IT professionals. The program includes core courses that provide students with a strong foundation in: computer programming, computer networking, and database design and administration. Additional electives in each of the areas, provide students with the flexibility to focus their studies in one of these areas based on their interests and talents. Another key component of the degree will be internships and work experience opportunities to provide real-world opportunities to put the skills students have learned in the classroom to practical use.

Career Opportunities

Students completed the Associates of Sciences degrees in Computer Information Technologist will be prepared for careers in database design and administration, software development, network and systems administration, computer systems analysis, and computer help desk and system support.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the AS in Computer Information Technologist, students are able to demonstrate a strong foundation of knowledge in computer programming, database design and administration, and computer networking.
• Upon completion of the AS in Computer Information Technologist, students are able to demonstrate clear, compelling, analytical, and concise writing to professionally describe their programming, database, and networking project and skills.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (21 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CIS 43	Professional Communications	3
	or
CNT 43	Professional Communications	3
	or
CS 43	Professional Communications	3
CIS 60	Systems Analysis and Design	3
CIS 66	Networking Fundamentals	3
	or
CNT 52	Networking Fundamentals	3
CIS 9002	Introduction to Database Management	3
CNT 69	Network Security; CompTIA Security + Certification	3
CS 7	Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts	3
CS 41	Red Hat Linux Administration I	3
	or
CNT 7401	Red Hat Linux Administration I	3

List A: Select from the Following (10 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
Programming Electives
CS 2	Computing Fundamentals II	4
CS 20	Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++	4
Networking/A+ Electives
CNT 51	CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician	4
CNT 55	MCSA I Windows Server Installation, Storage, and Compute	3
CNT 56	MCSA II Networking with Windows Server	3
Database/Project Management Electives
CIS 62	Project Management	3
CIS 9001	Database Design Methodology	3

List B: Select One (4 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CS 1	Computing Fundamentals I	4
CS 31	Java Programming	4

List C: Select One (3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
CS 47	Capstone Project	3
WRKX 94	Occupational Work Experience/Internship	3
WRKX 95	General Work Experience	3

Total Units for the Major: 38

The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.