Computer Information Technology - Cloud Computing

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The Cloud Computing concentration is designed to equip students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of cloud technology. This program combines theoretical concepts with hands-on experience, preparing graduates to manage, deploy, and secure cloud-based systems and services.

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

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Computer Information Technology

Concentration: Cloud Computing

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor 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 must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics (3 hrs.)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)
CITC 1301 - Introduction to Programming and Logic (3 hrs.)
CITC 1320 - CompTIA A+ (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
BUSN 1305 - Introduction to Business (3 hrs.)
CITC 1323 - CCNA I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 hrs.)
CITC 1367 - Introduction to Cloud Computing (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester hours)

ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)
CITC 1303 - Database Concepts (3 hrs.)
CITC 1324 - CCNA II (3 hrs.)
CITC 2326 - Network Security (3 hrs.)
CITC 2381 - Cloud Computing I (3 hrs.)

Spring Semester (15 semester hours)

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)
CITC 2320 - Windows Server I (3 hrs.)
CITC 2390 - Capstone Course in Computer Information (3 hrs.)
CITC Guided Elective (3 hrs.) – (Select 1 from: CITC 1351, CITC 2321, or CITC 2352)

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from the WS approved general education list).

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Computer Information Technology - Cloud Computing

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication (6 hrs.)

Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hrs.)

Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective (3 hrs). (Select from WS approved general education list.)¹

Computer Information Technology - Cloud Computing

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester hours)

Spring Term (15 semester hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester hours)

Spring Semester (15 semester hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Computer Information Technology - Cloud Computing

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication (6 hrs.)

Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hrs.)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (3 hrs.)

Mathematics (3 hrs.)

Concentration (45 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60