LCCC Catalog 2024-2025
Information Technology, AAS
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 The Information Technology program is specifically designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in fields related to Information Technology. The curriculum offers flexibility in meeting students’ career needs. This program of study leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology. Students can earn various credit diplomas and stackable industry certifications while concurrently earning an AAS.
Contact Information
Contact information is available on the Information Technology program website.
Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.
If students choose to transition to another program within the Information Technology pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.
Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.
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Competencies
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: - Demonstrate appropriate use of system software in computer technology.
- Design system software for a defined user group.
- Select hardware and software applications specific to the needs of various user groups.
- Identify needed changes in hardware and/or software use necessary for efficiency.
Choice Points
- Students interested in IT Fundamentals, CD should take CMAP 1200 and CMAP 1250 .
- Students interested in Datacenter Specialist, CD shoud take CMAP 1615 and CMAP 1920 .
- Enter the job market or continue working on an AAS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Data Analytics.
Milestones
- Eligible to sit for up to two (2) industry recognized certification exams.
Semester Total: 16-17 Credits
Choice Points
- Students interested in IT Fundamentals, CD should take CMAP 1275 and two (2) of the approved ITF electives
- Students interested in Datacenter Specialist, CD shoud take CMAP 1960 , CSCO 2000 and HMDV 1510 .
- Enter the job market or continue working on an AAS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Data Analytics.
Milestones
- Eligible to sit for up to one (1) industry recognized certification exams.
- Completion of the IT Fundamentals, CD or the Datacenter Specialist, CD
Semester Total: 15-17 Credits
Choice Points
- Enter the job market or continue working on Information Technology, AAS.
- Students who have not completed Datacenter Specialist, CD must complete the associated coursework in order to meet prerequisite requirements for the Network Administrator (CCNA), CD and/or the Virtualization & Cloud Administrator, CD.
Course Requirements
Complete the course sequence for one of the following Credit Diplomas:
Milestones
- Completion of the Datacenter Specialist, CD; Network Administrator (CCNA), CD; Network Infrastructure Specialist, CD; or Virtualization & Cloud Administrator, CD.
- Eligible to sit for the certifications associated with the completed Credit Diploma.
Semester Total: 16-17 Credits
Choice Points
- Students who have not completed Datacenter Specialist, CD must complete the associated coursework in order to meet prerequisite requirements for the Network Administrator (CCNA), CD and/or the Virtualization & Cloud Administrator, CD.
Course Requirements
Complete the course sequence for one of the following Credit Diplomas:
Milestones
- Completion of the Network Administrator (CCNA), CD; Network Infrastructure Specialist, CD; or Virtualization & Cloud Administrator, CD.
- Eligible to sit for the certifications associated with the completed Credit Diploma.
Semester Total: 16-17 Credits
Program Credit Hour Total: 63-66 Credits
Approved Program Electives
The following courses are approved Information Technology Fundamental (ITF) electives:
CMAP 1815
CMAP 1925
CMAP 2515
CMAP 2525
CMAP 2535
CMAP 2551
Program Comments
The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. The potential jobs listed below may require some work experience after graduation. The Information Technology degree is intended to give students the academic coursework helpful in obtaining potential jobs. Possible careers in or related to Information Technology include Computer Support Specialist, User Support Technician, Information Technology Specialist/Technician, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and Infrastructure Administrator.
Additional information on careers in Information Technology is available through Career Coach.
Transfer Information
This degree is well suited for those who may be interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science, Applied Management degree at Laramie County Community College.
LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.
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