Information Technology Option, A.A.S. - Computer Information Systems

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This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with technical knowledge and prepares them for careers in the IT fields to work for computer companies, consulting firms, businesses, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

The objectives of this program are to:

Apply computer science concepts directly to situations found in the working environment.
Interpret problems and apply solutions in a variety of situations, including networking, operating systems, and IT skills.
Interpret concepts found in technical manuals on networking and operating systems design.
Communicate technical information effectively, in both verbal and written forms.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills based on technical knowledge and practice.
Understand, integrate, and apply network construction knowledge and skills professionally.
Demonstrate professionalism with attitude, conduct, and ethical work practices.
Communicate skillfully with other industry professionals involved in the IT process.

First Year

Fall Semester

COLL 101 - Foundations for Success Credits: 3
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
COMS 113 - Intro. to Information Systems Credits: 3
BUSA 101 - Intro. to Business Credits: 3
COMS 111 - IT Fundamentals Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

ENGL 102 - English Composition II Credits: 3
COMS 114 - Intro. to Computer Science I Credits: 3
COMS 230 - Networks and Telecommunications Credits: 3 (SP)
MATH 108 - Statistics Credits: 3
COMS 155 - Web Site Development I Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Second Year

Fall Semester

COMS 141 - Linux Fundamentals for Cybersecurity Credits: 3
COMS 218 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3 (FA)
COMS 221 - Operating Systems Credits: 3 (FA)
COMS 233 - Internetworking Design Credits: 3
ECON 101 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

ECON 102 - Microeconomics Credits: 3
COMS 210 - Systems Analysis & Design Credits: 3 (SP)
COMS 234 - Networking Management & Security Credits: 3
GHMN 000 - Humanities Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
INTC 000 - Information Technology Option Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Semester

Total Program Hours: 60

Humanities General Education Courses (Recommended)

Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved Humanities General Education courses in the College catalog.

HIST 101 - Hist of Western Civilization I Credits: 3

Information Technology Option Elective

Any course with a COMS course designation with the exception of COMS110.

Developmental Courses

Sussex has embraced a practice of directed self-choice whereby students are encouraged, through guided conversations with an advisor, to best determine their readiness for this course. Students should be aware that Developmental Studies exist and are available to help strengthen skills and encourage success. Pursuing testing and/or developmental courses is entirely up to the student. Further, testing, though providing a valuable reference point for reflection, does not create for the student an obligation to follow Accuplacer recommendations.

The exception to this is where students seek enrollment in higher-level math courses. Students wishing to enroll in the following math courses are required to take and adhere to placement guidance from, the Advanced Algebra and Functions test, as part of Accuplacer, through the college’s testing center, for admission into any of the following courses: MATH 110, MATH 112, and MATH 113. Please note, courses in other disciplines may also require advanced mathematics placement. Students should check with their advisor.