IT-Programming & Software Development
Curriculum Description
Information Technology
Career Cluster:
Web and Digital Communications, Information Support and Services, Programming and Software Development, and Network Systems
Pathway: Information Technology
Program Major Information Technology
Pathway Description
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and\or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems in specialties such as database services, security, business intelligence, healthcare informatics and others depending on the technical path selected within this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange and use information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, information security and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Programming & Software Development.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25590CP REVISED
NC CIP: 11.0103
Day, Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2022
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic   |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 110 | Web, Pgm, & Db Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTI 120 | Network & Sec Foundation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concept |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 OR |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| MAT 143 OR |
Quantitative Literacy   |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra |
(3) | (2) | (0) | (4) |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 9
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 151 | JAVA Programming |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 251 | Adv JAVA Programming REVISED |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 120 | Database Programming I |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 110 OR |
Freshman Composition |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 10
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 OR |
Intro Interpersonal Com |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 231 OR |
Public Speaking |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 114 OR |
Prof Research & Reporting |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 116 | Technical Report Writing |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 118 | Swift Programming I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 121 | Python Programming |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 218 | Swift Programming II |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 9
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 289 | Programming Capstone Proj |
1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| WEB 151 | Mobile Application Dev I REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective List 1 | ** | ** | ** | 1 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 139 OR |
Visual BASIC Prog |
(2) | (3) | (0) | (3) |
| CSC 153 | C# Programming |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 239 OR |
Adv Visual BASIC Prog |
(2) | (3) | (0) | (3) |
| CSC 253 | Adv C# Programming |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 13
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 13
Total Credit Hours: 64
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
2017FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
This program was formerly Computer Programming A25130.
Elective – Select 1 credit hour: CSC 124, CSC 221, CSC 249, DBA 110, DBA 221, WEB 115, WBL 111
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, MUS 110, PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Science Elective – Select one: ECO 151, ECO 251, ECO 252, PSY 118, PSY 150, SOC 210
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A25590CP REVISED
