Computer Information Technology - Programming

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The Computer Information Technology program emphasizes the development of data processing skills needed by professional analysts and programmers. The training will qualify students to assume positions with business and industry employing computer technology for the resolution of data processing problems. Special emphasis will be placed on programming skills, structured design concepts, data base management concepts, system skills and system design and more.

Graduate requirement: minimum 2.0 GPA in CISP courses. Also offered under this program is a concentration in computer networking

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Computer Information Technology

Concentration: Programming

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic adviser each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your ad visor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

Notes:

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 hrs.)
CITC 1323 - CCNA I (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
CISP 1010 - Computer Science I (4 hrs.)
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts (3 hrs.)
CITC 1313 - .NET Programming (3 hrs.)
1 Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
CISP 1020 - Computer Science II (4 hrs.)
CITC 1333 - Linux LPCI-1 (3 hrs.)
CITC 1351 - Principles of Information Assurance (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)¹

Spring Term (13 semester credit hours)

CITC 1314 - Java Programming I (3 hrs.)
CITC 2190 - Capstone Course in Computer Information (1 hr.)
or
CITC 2199 - CO-OP / Internship I in Computer Information Technology (1 hr.)
CITC 2340 - Advanced Database Concepts and Programming (3 hrs.)
CITC 2375 - Internet Software Development (3 hrs.)
ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)

Computer Information Technology - Programming

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (13 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Computer Information Technology - Programming

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication (6 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (3 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Concentration Requirements (45 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60