2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook

Dec 11, 2024

2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Computer Information Technology, Cyber Defense Concentration, A.A.S.

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Program and Career Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology prepares students for positions in the workplace through the use of various systems, applications, languages, and products. These subject-specific courses focus on those skill sets identified by employers as essential in today's workplace and, where appropriate, will prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations. The concentrations are designed to ensure that students have the proper experience, training, and skills to begin work in the chosen field upon successful completion of the chosen program of study.

Career	Entry-Level Pay	Median Pay	Experienced Pay
User Support Specialist	$31,610	$45,5000	$57,110
Network Support Specialist	$40,120	$57,990	$73,470
Information Security Analyst	$45,840	$71,572	$97,300
Software Developer Applications	$53,710	$82,740	$99,660
Robtic Technicians	$34,230	$50,920	$65,290

Career and salary information taken from JOBS4TN.GOV. Check out this website for additional information about job descriptions, education requirements and abilities, and supply and demand for these careers. For additional information from a national perspective, go to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor on the internet at www.bls.gov . Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook on this website. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

This degree program is in compliance with the Common Course Curriculum Library for the A.A.S. in Computer Information Technology program as delivered by the Tennessee Board of Regents community colleges.

This degree program is not designed for transfer to a four year college or university. However, some agreements are in place that will allow credit to be given for a portion or the entirety of this degree path. Please check with the transfer institution or your advisor for specific details.

Articulation agreements exist between other private and non-TN public institutions. These agreements are available at www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/transfer-information.

Program Requirements

Students may be required to take additional Learning Support courses.

Communications Requirement

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit(s): 3
or
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Take one course

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art Credit(s): 3
ART 2000 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 2020 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2055 - African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2160 - Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2860 - Introduction to Film Credit(s): 3
HUM 1010 - Early Humanities Credit(s): 3
HUM 1020 - Modern Humanities Credit(s): 3
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2200 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre Credit(s): 3

Mathematics Requirement

MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Credit(s): 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take one course

ECON 2100 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
or
ECON 2200 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

Guided Electives

(Take 2 courses from the following):

CITC 1320 - A+ Hardware and Software Credit(s): 3
CITC 1333 - Linux LPIC-1 Credit(s): 3
CITC 2351 - CCNA Security Credit(s): 3
CITC 2354 - Advanced Digital Forensics Credit(s): 3
CITC 2361 - Advanced Web Design and Development Credit(s): 3
CITC 2372 - Mobile Security Credit(s): 3

Requirements for Graduation Include:

earning 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
taking the Exit Exam.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.