Information Technology Specialist A.A.S.
Minimum Requirements for Information Technology Specialist A.A.S.: 60 credits
Concentrations: Computing Technology, Network and Cybersecurity, and Network and System Administration
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| A.A.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements. | 15 | |
| As part of the A.A.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Computation | ||
| Business Math | ||
or MATH F105 | Intermediate Algebra | |
or any course at the F100 level or above in mathematical sciences (computer science, math or statistics) | ||
| Human Relations | ||
| Human Relations | ||
or ANTH F100X | Individual, Society and Culture | |
or SOC F101X | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Information Technology Specialist Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CITS F204 | Introduction to Computer Networks | 3 |
| CITS F205 | Introduction to Coding and Programming | 3 |
| or CS F103 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| or CS F201 | Computer Science I | |
| CITS F212 | Server Operating Systems | 3 |
| CITS F261 | Computer and Network Security | 3 |
| CITS F281 | Professional Practices in IT | 3 |
| CITS F284 | Independent Project | 3 |
| or CITS F285 | Cooperative Work Experience | |
| Additional 6 credits from CIOS, CITS or CS electives | 6 | |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 21-22 | |
Computing Technology | ||
Network and Cybersecurity | ||
Network and System Administration | ||
| Pass a certification review requiring students to demonstrate proficiency in the following skill areas: network support and troubleshooting; system administration; cybersecurity; independent thinking; human relations and support; and professional practices. 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Prior to graduation, all students are required to pass a certification review that includes a hands-on scenario task and the development and presentation of a portfolio of work.
Note: Upon admission to the certificate or degree program, each student will be assigned a mentor/committee chair who will be responsible for determining the student’s current level of competency in the various skill areas; assisting the student in determining the courses/experiences necessary for gaining competency in the deficient skill areas; setting up the student’s committee to consist of the mentor and at least one other individual who may be a UA faculty member, an adjunct faculty member, or an expert in the student’s community; arranging for practical experiences in the student’s community; and organizing the committee’s final assessment of the student’s work and recommending award of the certificate or degree.
Concentrations
Computing Technology
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Computing Technology Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete 21-22 credits from the following or from program coordinator-approved courses: | 21-22 | |
| Operating Systems Support | ||
| Information Technology Support Fundamentals | ||
| Operating Systems: Topics | ||
| Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies | ||
| Graphics and Multimedia for the Web | ||
| Website Design | ||
| System and Network Services Administration | ||
| Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics | ||
| Routing and Switching Essentials | ||
| Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure | ||
| Cloud Computing Foundations | ||
| Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures | ||
| Network Security Penetration Testing | ||
| Directory Services Administration | ||
| IT Troubleshooting Skills | ||
| Information Technology: Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 21-22 | |
Network and Cybersecurity
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Network and Cybersecurity Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CITS F241 | Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics | 4 |
| CITS F242 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| CITS F243 | Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure | 4 |
| CITS F245 | Cloud Computing Foundations | 3 |
| CITS F262 | Cybersecurity Defense and Countermeasures | 3 |
| CITS F263 | Network Security Penetration Testing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Network and System Administration
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Network and System Administration Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CITS F240 | System and Network Services Administration | 3 |
| CITS F241 | Networking and LAN Infrastructure Basics | 4 |
| CITS F242 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| CITS F243 | Intermediate Networking and LAN Infrastructure | 4 |
| CITS F245 | Cloud Computing Foundations | 3 |
| CITS F265 | Directory Services Administration | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Roadmaps
Computing Technology Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F154, ANTH F100X, or SOC F101X13 | 3 | CITS F205, CS F103, or CS F20120 | 3 |
| ABUS F155 or MATH F10510 | 3 | CITS F21220 | 3 |
| CITS F203 (*)22 | 4 | CITS F26120 | 3 |
| CITS F20420 | 3 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X9 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X9 | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F271, WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X, or WRTG F214X9 | 3 | CITS F28120 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | CITS F284 or F28520 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | Concentration Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 61 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Network and Cybersecurity Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F154, ANTH F100X, or SOC F101X13 | 3 | CITS F205, CS F103, or CS F20120 | 3 |
| ABUS F155 or MATH F10510 | 3 | CITS F21220 | 3 |
| CITS F203 (*)23 | 4 | CITS F24122 | 4 |
| CITS F20420 | 3 | CITS F26120 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X9 | 3 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X9 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F271, WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X, or WRTG F214X9 | 3 | CITS F24322 | 4 |
| CITS F24222 | 4 | CITS F26222 | 3 |
| CITS F24522 | 3 | CITS F28120 | 3 |
| CITS F26322 | 3 | CITS F284 or F28520 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits 61 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Network and System Administration Concentration
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F154, ANTH F100X, or SOC F101X13 | 3 | CITS F205, CS F103, or CS F20120 | 3 |
| ABUS F155 or MATH F10510 | 3 | CITS F21220 | 3 |
| CITS F203 (*)23 | 4 | CITS F24122 | 4 |
| CITS F20420 | 3 | CITS F26120 | 3 |
| WRTG F111X9 | 3 | COM F121X, F131X, or F141X9 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ABUS F271, WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X, or WRTG F214X9 | 3 | CITS F24322 | 4 |
| CITS F24022 | 3 | CITS F26522 | 3 |
| CITS F24222 | 4 | CITS F28120 | 3 |
| CITS F24522 | 3 | CITS F284 or F28520 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Total Credits 61 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Have the technical skills required to implement, support, and troubleshoot computer and information technology systems in the following areas: 1) client and server operating systems 2) computer and network security 3) network infrastructure 4) cloud computing 5) troubleshooting
- Have the professional skills required to implement, support, and troubleshoot computer and information technology systems in the following areas: 1) independent thinking and research 2) human relations and support skills 3) professional practices
- Have the communication, computation and human relations skills required of an IT support professional
