IT – Information Systems
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
The IT – Information Systems program curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information.
This degree provides fundamentals in a variety of areas including: integrated apps, networking, security, databases, operating systems, and hardware/software support. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.
Outcomes
- Troubleshooting
- Networking
- Security
- Integration
- Hardware
- Software
- Database
- Cloud
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
CTI 110: IT Foundations
Credit Hours: 3
CTI 120: Network & Sec Foundations
Credit Hours: 3
NET 125: Introduction to Networks
Credit Hours: 3
SEC 110: Security Concepts
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
ENG 110: Workplace Writing Essentials
RCredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
ACredit Hours: 3
CTS 120: Hardware/Software Support
RCredit Hours: 3
CTS 220: Adv Hard/Software Support
RCredit Hours: 3
CTS 245: Integrated Apps Expert
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
MAT 110: Math Measurement & Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
CTS 115: Info Sys Business Concepts
ACredit Hours: 3
Select one:
HUM 110: Technology and Society (Global)
ACredit Hours: 3
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics (Global)
A U RCredit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
CTS 130: Spreadsheet
RCredit Hours: 3
CTS 287: Emerging Technologies
Credit Hours: 3
NOS 130: Windows Single User
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
COM 110: Introduction to Communication
ACredit Hours: 3
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
CTS 155: Tech Support Functions
Credit Hours: 3
CTS 210: Computer Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
CTS 289: System Support Project
RCredit Hours: 3
DBA 110: Database Concepts
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
WBL 110: World of Work
Credit Hours: 1
WBL 111: Work-Based Learning I
Credit Hours: 1
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Information Systems Technician
- Computer/Network Support Specialist
- Computer Systems Analyst
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