Information Systems Technology, Systems Specialists Concentration, A.A.S.

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William Hornick, Information Systems Technology Program Coordinator
whornick @pierpont.edu

Program Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology offering a shared core, and once completed, a selected concentration of Information Systems Specialist or CyberSecurity.

The Information Systems Specialist Track provides students with valuable skills and knowledge in computer and network design, installation, and support. The program enables and encourages students to learn essential problem-solving skills, industry best practices, software applications, and core technical skills used by information systems and technology industry professionals. The program also prepares students to take information technology industry certifications, e.g. CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A.S degree in Information Systems Technology, graduates will be able to do the following:

Provide basic PC technician call center hardware and software support
Provide basic PC technician desk-side support for hardware and software
Design, build, and support small to mid-size computer networks
Plan and implement network security
Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot computer hardware, software, and operating systems
Perform entry-level system administrator duties on Microsoft and Linux based operating systems
Perform Entry-level virtualization systems support
Configure, update, and support Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)

Opportunities

Graduates are qualified for positions as systems administrators, call center support technicians, hardware and software support technicians, and networking technicians and administrators.

Graduates may continue their education towards a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Courses (60 Hrs)

Model Schedule (60 Hrs)

Fall First Year (15 Hrs)

~ENGL 1104 - Written English I 3-4 hr(s).
INFO 2205 - Information Technology: Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2250 - Cisco 1 3 hr(s).
~MTH 1207 - Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics 3-4 hr(s). or higher
OFAD 1150 - Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hr(s).

Spring First Year (15 Hrs)

COM 2200 - Introduction to Human Communications 3 hr(s).
INFO 2206 - Advanced Hardware and Operating Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2251 - Cisco 2 3 hr(s).
INFO 2256 - Information Security 3 hr(s).
~ENGL 1108 - Written English II 3 hr(s).
OR
~ENGL 1109 - Technical Report Writing 3 hr(s).

Fall Second Year (15 Hrs)

GRAP 2280 - Internet Publishing 3 hr(s).
INFO 2207 - Windows Server Installation and Maintenance 3 hr(s).
INFO 2230 - Fundamentals of Linux 3 hr(s).
INFO 2252 - Cisco 3 3 hr(s).
~PSYG 1101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 hr(s).
OR
~SCY 1101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hr(s).

Spring Second Year (15 Hrs)

INFO 2200 - Fundamentals of Information Systems 3 hr(s).
INFO 2240 - Programming, Data & File Structures 3 hr(s).
INFO 2315 - Linux Server Administration 3 hr(s).
INFO 2995 - Professional Internship and Portfolio Development in Information Systems 3 hr(s).
MGMT 2209 - Principles of Management 3 hr(s).

Notice to All Students

Annual Notification: All career and technical education courses and programs are offered at Pierpont regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
Advanced Skill Set and Skill Set programs do not qualify for financial aid. Students seeking financial aid eligible degrees may incorporate the classes as electives when their schedule allows or may declare an associate or certificate degree in which the skill set and advanced skill set courses are embedded.
Students are reminded to review campus policies and procedures as stated in the catalog.

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