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Computer Systems • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: AAS.CISNT

Curriculum Code: CNC 130

Program Information:

This computer science degree will prepare students to pursue entry level technology careers in computer programming, networking and cybersecurity after completion.  It also requires the development of communication skills and basic math necessary for the field of computer science. 

·      This program is for students wishing to seek a computer science career upon completion.

·      It provides the knowledge and skills required for entry level computer programming or entry level networking in commercial and governmental workplace settings.

·      Career cluster includes computer specialist, application developer, PC specialist, network administration, cybersecurity analyst, database developer, and computer consultant.

·      This applied science program of study must be taken in its entirety to meet degree requirements.

For Program Information Contact:

Math and Computer Science Department at 217-786-2386 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

CSC 100Understanding Technology Today

3

CSC 105Computer Applications and Concepts

3

CSC 125Computer Programming Concepts

3

CSC 130IT Essentials

3

 

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

OR

MAT 105Quantitative Literacy

3

Second Semester:

CSC 131Introduction to Networks

3

CSC 140Introduction to Ethics and IT Security

3

CSC 150Introduction to Relational Database

3

Computer Science Course Selection

3

MAT 113College Algebra

4

Third Semester:

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

CSC 141Introduction to Linux Operating Systems

3

CSC 250Relational Database Design

3

CSC 260Systems Analysis

3

Computer Science Course Selection

3

Fourth Semester:

CSC 240Introduction to Microsoft Server

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

Computer Science Course Selection

3

Computer Science Course Selection

3

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Note: All courses in this paradigm may only be used once to fulfill required credit hours for this program.

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

CMN101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

 

MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

OR

MAT 105Quantitative Literacy

3

 

MAT 113College Algebra

4

Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Required Program Courses

CSC 100Understanding Technology Today

3

CSC 105Computer Applications and Concepts

3

CSC 125Computer Programming Concepts

3

CSC 130IT Essentials

3

CSC 131Introduction to Networks

3

CSC 140Introduction to Ethics and IT Security

3

CSC 141Introduction to Linux Operating Systems

3

CSC 150Introduction to Relational Database

3

CSC 240Introduction to Microsoft Server

3

CSC 250Relational Database Design

3

CSC 260Systems Analysis

3

Total Credit Hours:33

Computer Science Course Selection

Choose twelve (12) credits from the courses listed below.

CSC 170Computer Science I

3

CSC 171Introduction to Robotics

3

CSC 172Dot Net/ASP Development

3

CSC 230Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials

3

CSC 231Enterprise Network Security and Automation

3

CSC 241Security Plus

3

CSC 242Cybersecurity

3

CSC 265Computer Science Internship

3

CSC 270Computer Science II

3

Total Credit Hours:12

NOTE:  All courses in this paradigm may only be used once to fulfill required credit hours for this program. 

Total Credit Hours: 61