Information Technology
Information Technology — Systems Security Associate Degree
Information Technology — Systems Security Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
Complete 5 of the following groups:
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CCT-110 | Intro to Cyber Crime | 3 |
| CCT-231 | Technology Crimes & Law | 3 |
| CTI-110 | IT Foundations | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network & Security Foundation | 3 |
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 |
| CTS-120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| DBA-110 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NET-126 | Switching and Routing | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single User | 3 |
| NOS-230 | Windows Administration I | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 3 |
| SEC-160 | Security Administration I | 3 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 64
Fall 1
19 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Academic/Career Success | 1 |
| CCT-231 | Technology Crimes & Law | 3 |
| CTI-110 | Web, Program & DB Foundation | 3 |
| CTI-120 | Network & Security Foundation | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| NOS-110 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| SEC-110 | Security Concepts | 3 |
Spring 1
15 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CTS-115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| NET-125 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| NOS-130 | Windows Single-User | 3 |
| SEC-150 | Secure Communications | 3 |
Summer
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Information Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$61,480/yr
$29.56/hr
$47,450
$83,600
+11%
Projected Outlook
1,790
Annual Job Openings
23,100
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$58,930/yr
$28.33/hr
$47,060
$61,020
+15%
Projected Outlook
410
Annual Job Openings
6,080
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$108,590/yr
$52.21/hr
$86,980
$125,540
+36%
Projected Outlook
620
Annual Job Openings
8,670
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET. Local wage and outlook data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.