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2026-2027 College Catalog DRAFT

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2026-2027 College Catalog DRAFT

Information Technology, AAS

Location(s): Main Campus

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Here is a suggested sequence of courses, the timeline or number of semesters, and the total credit hours you need to earn this degree:

Suggested Course Sequence - Information Technology, AAS (Administration Area of Study)

Suggested Course Sequence - Information Technology, AAS (DevOps Area of Study)

Suggested Course Sequence - Information Technology, AAS (Cybersecurity Area of Study)

If you see a double asterisk (**) that means there is a credential or certificate you could earn!

Some programs may require additional courses if you need extra time or support to gain the skills needed to be successful. If you have any questions, please reach out to your advisor, department chair, or program coordinator for further guidance and support.

General Education Requirements - 16 Credits

Communication AAS - 6 Credits

Oral Communications

Complete 1 course:

COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 104 - Small Group Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)
COM 110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s)

Written Communications

Complete 1 course:

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)

Social Sciences AAS - 3 Credits

Complete 1 course:

HIS 101 - U.S History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 103 - African American History to 1877 3 Credit(s)
HIS 104 - African American History Since 1877 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
POL 102 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)

Mathematics AAS - 3 Credits

Select one of the following Math Courses to satisfy the General Education Requirements for the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree. Please note, students are able to take any MAT course above MAT 105 to meet the requirement. Some MAT courses above 105 are 4 Credits

MAT 105 - Applied Mathematics 3 Credit(s) , or higher

Natural Science AAS - 3 Credits

Complete 1 course:

BIO 105 - Essentials of Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 108 - Trends in Science 3 Credit(s)
BIO 110 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s)
CHM 107 - Chemistry, Society, & the Environment 3 Credit(s)
GEO 103 - Physical Geography 3 Credit(s)
PHY 105 - Environmental Geology 3 Credit(s)
PHY 111 - Introduction to Physical Science 3 Credit(s)
PHY 125 - Introduction to Physical Geology 3 Credit(s)
PHY 130 - Astronomy 3 Credit(s)

College Success Seminar - 1 Credit

COL 101 - College Success Seminar is a graduation requirement for SCC students.

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Information Technology Core - 20 Credits

IT 100 - IT Technical Support (A+) 3 Credit(s)
IT 130 - Introduction to Linux 3 Credit(s)
IT 160 - Virtualization Technologies 3 Credit(s)
IT 170 - Security Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)
CPT 135 - Programming Fundamentals with Python 4 Credit(s)
CPT 207 - Career Development for Technology Professionals 1 Credit(s)
IT 156 - CCNA1 (Introduction to Networks) 3 Credit(s)

Information Technology Electives - 6 Credits

IT 110 - Microsoft Technologies I 3 Credit(s)
IT 140 - Programming for System Administrators 3 Credit(s)
IT 157 - CCNA2 (Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials) 3 Credit(s)
IT 158 - CCNA3 (Enterprise Networking, Security, Automation) ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 159 - Programming for Network Administrators 3 Credit(s)
IT 171 - Ethical Hacking 3 Credit(s)
IT 172 - Digital Forensics 3 Credit(s)
IT 210 - Microsoft Technologies II 3 Credit(s)
IT 230 - Linux Administration ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 235 - Automation & Configuration Management ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 257 - Cloud Infrastructure & Services ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 271 - Penetration Testing 3 Credit(s)
IT 272 - Network Security 3 Credit(s)
IT 275 - CISSP 3 Credit(s)
IT 281 - DevOps Technologies 3 Credit(s)
IT 299 - Topics in Information Technology 3 Credit(s)
CPT 182 - C++ Programming 3 Credit(s)
CPT 200 - System Analysis & Design Capstone 3 Credit(s)
IT 298 - Information Technology Internship 1 Credit(s)

Areas of Study

Administration - 18 Credits

IT 110 - Microsoft Technologies I 3 Credit(s)
IT 157 - CCNA2 (Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials) 3 Credit(s)
IT 158 - CCNA3 (Enterprise Networking, Security, Automation) ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 210 - Microsoft Technologies II 3 Credit(s)
IT 230 - Linux Administration ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 257 - Cloud Infrastructure & Services ** 3 Credit(s)

Cybersecurity - 18 Credits

IT 157 - CCNA2 (Switching, Routing, Wireless Essentials) 3 Credit(s)
IT 171 - Ethical Hacking 3 Credit(s)
IT 172 - Digital Forensics 3 Credit(s)
IT 271 - Penetration Testing 3 Credit(s)
IT 272 - Network Security 3 Credit(s)
IT 275 - CISSP 3 Credit(s)

DevOps - 18 Credits

IT 140 - Programming for System Administrators 3 Credit(s)
IT 159 - Programming for Network Administrators 3 Credit(s)
IT 230 - Linux Administration ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 235 - Automation & Configuration Management ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 257 - Cloud Infrastructure & Services ** 3 Credit(s)
IT 281 - DevOps Technologies 3 Credit(s)

Total Credit Hours - 60 Credits

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