Computer Systems and Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Location: Gonzales
The Computer Systems and Information Technology degree is a 60-credit hour program that provides students with the skills needed to manage an organization’s computer systems. The program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for learning industry-specific methodologies and recognized standards associated with computer system administration and to develop strong critical thinking skills. Emphasis is placed on Cloud Computing to analyzing system logs, applying system updates, updating user accounts, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring uptime.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CSIT 1103 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CSIT 1213 | IT Hardware Support | 3 |
| CSIT 1303 | IT Software Support | 3 |
| General Education, Mathematics/Analytics Reasoning - MATH 1203 | 3 | |
| SPCH 2013 | Techniques of Speech | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSIT 1403 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| CSIT 1513 | Introduction to Scripting | 3 |
| CSIT 1603 | Introduction to Virtualization | 3 |
| CSIT 1703 | Microsoft Windows Servers | 3 |
| ENGL 1013 | English Composition I (General Education, English Composition) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSCI 2103 | Relational Database Coding | 3 |
| CSIT 2223 | Intro to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 2303 | Linux I | 3 |
| CSIT 2403 | Network Security Design | 3 |
| General Education, Natural Science - Select three hours of Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Physical Science (PHSC), or Physics (PHYS) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSIT 2913 or CSIT 2993 |
CSIT Capstone or CSIT Internship |
3 |
| CSIT 2603 | Linux II | 3 |
| General Education, Social Science - Select three hours from ANTH, ECON, GEOG, POLI, SOCL, PSYC; WGNS 2503; or CRJU 1013 | 3 | |
| General Education, Humanities - Select three hours from HIST, PHIL 1013, PHIL 2013, or RELS 2213 | 3 | |
| BUSN 2203 | Software Applications | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Additional Academic Awards
IT Support Career and Technical Certificate (CTC)
Prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ exam. Students who pass both parts of the CompTIA A+ exam earn the CompTIA A+ industry-based certification.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSIT 1213 | IT Hardware Support | 3 |
| CSIT 1303 | IT Software Support | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Network Support Specialist Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS)
Prepares students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, and CompTIA Server+ industry-based credentials.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSIT 1213 | IT Hardware Support | 3 |
| CSIT 1303 | IT Software Support | 3 |
| CSIT 1403 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| CSIT 1513 | Introduction to Scripting | 3 |
| CSIT 1603 | Introduction to Virtualization | 3 |
| CSIT 1703 | Microsoft Windows Servers | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Computer Network Technician Technical Diploma (TD)
In addition to the industry-based credentials listed above, completion of the TD prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ industry-based credential.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSIT 1103 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CSIT 1213 | IT Hardware Support | 3 |
| CSIT 1303 | IT Software Support | 3 |
| CSIT 1403 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| CSIT 1513 | Introduction to Scripting | 3 |
| CSIT 1603 | Introduction to Virtualization | 3 |
| CSIT 1703 | Microsoft Windows Servers | 3 |
| SPCH 2013 | Techniques of Speech | 3 |
| CSCI 2103 | Relational Database Coding | 3 |
| CSIT 2223 | Intro to Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CSIT 2303 | Linux I | 3 |
| CSIT 2403 | Network Security Design | 3 |
| CSIT 2913 | CSIT Capstone | 3 |
| or CSIT 2993 | CSIT Internship | |
| CSIT 2603 | Linux II | 3 |
| BUSN 2203 | Software Applications | 3 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Industry-Based Credentials
First Semester
- CompTIA A+
Second Semester
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
- CompTIA Server+
Third Semester
- CompTIA Cloud+
- CompTIA Security+
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Interpret technical literature.
- Troubleshoot computer system issues.
- Explain how to change user account permissions and give an example of what a permission can do.
- Perform SOP for monitoring system logs and user activity.
- Maintain systems by installing updates, patches, and security protection.
- Demonstrate basic proficiency with a programming language.