Information Technology Specialist (ITS) Program

Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 60 credits
Credits
1.

Complete the general university requirements
2.

Complete the following A.A.S. degree requirements.

15
 
Written and Oral Communications  
  ENGL 111x Introduction to Academic Writing
3
 

  ABUS 271--Business Communications (3)
      or ENGL 211X--Academic Writing about Literature (3)
      or ENGL 212--Business, Grant and Report Writing* (3)
      or ENGL 213X--Academic Writing about the Social and Natural Sciences (3)
3
 
  COMM 131X--Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context (3)
      or COMM 141X--Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context (3)
3
Computation  
  Any course at the 100-level or above in mathematical sciences
   (computer science, math or statistics. (3)
      or ABUS 155--Business Math (3)
      or DEVM 105--Intermediate Algebra (3)
      or other program approved discipline-based computation course or
           discipline-based courses with embedded computation content. (3)
3
Human Relations  
  ABUS 154--Human Relations (3)
      or other program approved discipline-based human relations course or
           discipline-based courses with embedded human relations content. (3)
3
3. Complete the following ITS major core courses:*
  CIOS 110—Microcomputer Operating Systems** (3)
      or CIOS 212—Advanced Microcomputer Operating Systems (3)
3
  CIOS 210—Hardware and Software Configuration and Troubleshooting***
3
  CIOS 211—Computer Technical Support***
3
  CIOS 244—Introduction to Network Support and Administration (3)
      or CIOS 245—Introduction to Networking and LAN Infrastructure*** (4)
      or CIOS 247—Advanced Networking and Communications (3)
3
  CIOS 276—Independent Project*** (3)
      or CIOS 282—Cooperative Work Experience*** (3
3
4. Complete 15 credits from the following degree (major) requirements (or demonstrate competency):*
  CIOS 105—Computer Software Applications)**** (3
CIOS 130—Microcomputer Word Processing (3)
CIOS 133—Microcomputer Presentation Software (3)
CIOS 135—Microcomputer Spreadsheets (3)
CIOS 146—Using Internet Tools and Technologies (3)
CIOS 212—Advanced Microcomputer Operating Systems (3)
CIOS 214—IT Troubleshooting Skills (3)
CIOS 215—Information Technology Certification I (3)
CIOS 216—Information Technology Certification II (3)
CIOS 217—Information Technology Certification III (3)
CIOS 218—Information Technology Certification IV (3)
CIOS 233—Desktop Publishing (3)
CIOS 234—Advanced Desktop Publishing (3)
CIOS 240—Microcomputer Databases (3)
CIOS 242—Advanced Databases (3)
CIOS 245—Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics (3)
CIOS 246—Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies (3)
CIOS 247—Advanced Networking and Communications (3)
CIOS 249—Routers and Routing Basics (3)
CIOS 251—Integrated Software (3)
CIOS 255—Microcomputer Graphics (3)
CIOS 256—Internet Authoring and Design (3)
CIOS 257—Digital Video (3)
CIOS 258—Digital Photography (3)
CIOS 270—Microcomputer Programming (3)
CIOS 271—Web Databases and Programming (3)
CIOS 275—Information Technology: Special Topics **** (3)
15
5. Complete CIOS electives*
9
6. Complete general electives (may be CIOS courses)
6
7.
Pass a certification review of the following skill areas:
  • Application Skills
  • Operating Systems Skills
  • Hardware Skills
  • Networking Skills
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Independent Thinking Skills
  • Human Relations and Support Skills
  • Professional Practices
  • Project Management and Implementation
8. Minimum credits require
60

* Student must earn a C grade or better in each course.
** May be satisfied through credit by exam or prior learning.
*** May not be satisfied through credit by exam or prior learning under any circumstances and constitutes a culminating experience for the course sequence.
**** May be repeated for different topics.

Note:  Upon admission to the certificate or degree program, each student will be assigned a mentor/committee chairperson who will be responsible for determining the student’s current level of competency in the various skill areas; assisting the student in determining the courses/experiences necessary for gaining competency in the deficient skill areas; setting up the student’s committee to consist of the mentor and at least one other individual who may be a UA faculty member, an adjunct faculty member, or an expert in the student’s community; arranging for practica experiences in the student’s community; and organizing the committee’s final assessment of the student’s work and recommending award of the certificate or degree.

Note:  A 9 credit core sequence, required of all students no matter what their level of expertise, will be assessed by a committee of permanent and adjunct faculty for the final granting of the certificate or degree.
   

Copyright TVC
Page Last modified: April 09 2008.
Any questions or comments regarding this web site
can be sent to: Webmaster
UAF