Information Technology, A.A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, Online, DSUlive

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Overview

The Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree available DSUlive and online

Career Options

Why should you pursue an Associate in Applied Science Degree - Information Technology?

An associate in applied science degree in Information Technology covers the basics of computer science as well as the management of computer and network technology for a business or institution. Information Technology majors learn the management of computer systems in an enterprise setting.

Possible Career Paths

Network Systems Administrator
Computer Systems Analyst
Web Developer
Computer Support Specialist

Requirements

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2

Student will select one of the following (Group II-B) general education courses:

COMM 216 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
GEOG 121 - Physical Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 161 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
MUSC 201 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
SPAN 101 - First Year Spanish I Credits: 4

Student will select one of the following (Group II-C) general education courses:

POLS 115 - American Government Credits: 3
PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 115 - Social Problems Credits: 3
Select two courses - Group III-A, B, or D Credits: 6
Select MATH 103 or higher - Group III-C Credits: 3-4
Select one science lecture/lab - Group III-E Credits: 4

Subtotal: 34-35

Major Requirements

BADM 388 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
BOTE 218 - Desktop Publishing Credits: 3
BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
CSCI 185 - Linux Operating Systems & Shell Programming Credits: 3
CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
CSCI 181 - Web Management Credits: 3
CSCI 200 - Database Software Applications Credits: 3
CSCI 210 - PC Hardware and Software Mgmt Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3

Subtotal: 28

Total: 62-63

Semester Sequence

Fall Even Years

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
CSCI 101 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
CSCI 221 - Fundamentals of Cyber Security and Cloud Computing Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
HPER 100 - Concepts of Fitness & Wellness Credits: 2
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Subtotal: 18

Fall Odd Years

CSCI 185 - Linux Operating Systems & Shell Programming Credits: 3
CSCI 200 - Database Software Applications Credits: 3
CSCI 210 - PC Hardware and Software Mgmt Credits: 3
General Education - Group III - List A, B, or D Credits: 3

Subtotal: 12

Spring Even Years

BADM 388 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
BOTE 218 - Desktop Publishing Credits: 3
CSCI 161 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
General Education - Group III - List A, B, or D Credits: 3
General Education - Natural Science Course/Lab Credits: 4

Subtotal: 17

Spring Odd Years

BOTE 247 - Spreadsheet Applications Credits: 3
CSCI 160 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
ENGL 120 - College Composition II Credits: 3
General Education - Global Perspectives Course Credits: 3
General Education - Human Behavior and Governance Course Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Student Learning Outcomes

Create effective strategies to prepare for the future of computer technology. (This learning outcome directly addresses addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Describe computer hardware and software functions. (This learning outcome directly addresses addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Apply analytical problem-solving techniques used to diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions to information technology problems.(This learning outcome directly addresses addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
Apply computer technology knowledge to the context of professional development, (This learning outcome directly addresses addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VII, and X.)