Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Information Technology Systems

About The Program

Qualify for entry-level employment as a computer support specialist, utilizing skills in networking, programming, and applications support by successfully completing program requirements and select areas of emphasis. The AAS - Information Technology Systems program meets the academic requirements to apply for admittance into Lower Columbia's Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management which prepares industry professionals for positions in leadership, management and supervision.

For a roadmap that identifies the preferred sequencing of courses and other specific recommendations from faculty, please see the corresponding program map(s):

Degree Requirements

Communications:

10 credits - ENGL& 101 English Composition I AND ENGL& 235 Technical Writing
Quantitative Skills:

5 credits – MATH& 107 Math in Society OR higher except MATH& 131
Human Relations/ Social Science/ Diversity:

5 credits – BUS 144 Management of Human Relations: DIV OR SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology: DIV
Natural Sciences:

5 credits - CS 170 Fundamentals of Computer Programming
Electives:

2-10 credits from BTEC, BUS, CS, IT or choose from the Distribution List. If applying to the BAS-OLTM degree, students must take 5 credits of natural science with lab. See advisor for recommendations that meet individual needs.

Program Requirements

IT 100	IT Fundamentals	5
IT 102	Introduction to Web Design	5
BTEC 131	Introduction to Spreadsheets	5
BTEC 135	Advanced Data Analysis	5
BUS 150	Customer Service/Management	5
IT 140	Configuring Windows Operating System	4
IT 141	PC Technician I	4
IT 142	PC Technician II	4
IT 211	Introduction to Networking	5
IT 212	Installing and Configuring Windows Server	5
IT 220	Intro to Cloud Computing	3
IT 230	Database Development	5
IT 235	Introduction to Big Data	5
IT 249	Linux Operating Systems	5
IT 260	Info Tech Security	5
CS 275	Object-Oriented Programming	5
BUS 294	Career Success	2
IT 288	Cooperative Work Experience	1

Diversity and Distribution Lists are available in the Lower Columbia College Catalog located at lowercolumbia.edu/catalog.

Total credits required to earn this degree: 105-113 with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in the program requirements.

Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:

Demonstrate core IT competency in client computing and user support.
Demonstrate core IT competency in database and information management.
Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence.
Demonstrate core IT competency in programming and application development.
Apply mathematical information to perform tasks in Information Technology (GS).
Research and assess new ideas and information in Information Technology (GS).
Identify the importance of lifelong learning (GS).
Demonstrate core IT competency in servers, storage and virtualization.
Function effectively as a a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals (GS).
Read and interpret technical information.
Communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences (GS).
Exhibit professional, legal, and ethical behavior.
Demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness.

Revised May 2023 (Effective Summer 2023)

Notes:

Program planning is based on information available at the time of preparation. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with their LCC advisor. Depending on area of emphasis, other courses may be substituted for ones listed in suggested schedule above.