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Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Computer Information Technology
Concentration: Networking
Department:ÌýComputer Information Technology
CIP Code: (06) 11.0103.00Ìý Ìý Ìý
SOC Code: 15-1232, 49-2011

For more information, visit theÌýTechnology Department webpage orÌýcontact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 orÌýbustechinfo@volstate.edu.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology prepares students for positions in the workplace through the use of various systems, applications, languages and products. The program consists of a common core of General Education and Computer Information Technology major core courses, combined with subject-specific courses designed to address skills within the concentration area. These subject-specific courses focus on those skill-sets identified by employers as essential in today’s workplace and, where appropriate, will prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations. The concentrations are designed to ensure that students have the proper experience, training, and skills to begin work in the chosen field upon successful completion of the chosen program of study.

Students in the Networking Concentration will complete coursework and hands-on experiences in planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of networks of different sizes. In addition to networking skills, students will also complete Computer Science coursework in security, operating systems, server management, and programming, in combination with other technology courses. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include Network+, A+, and Cisco CCNA, among others. Required courses are A+ Hardware & Software, Windows Server Administration and Network Security.

Embedded Certificate
Courses in the following certificate may be used to award this concentration.

• Computer Information TechnologyÌýTechnical Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion,Ìýthe graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business and technology skills in the workplace.
2. Execute programming languages in the process of design and implementation while developing and maintaining software.
3. Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills.
4. Demonstrate various networking media and connections to explain the features and capabilities of networking software.
5. Demonstrate skill and knowledge in preparation for industry-recognized certification examinations.

Graduation Requirements

• Students earning a degree in a Computer Information Technology program are required to take the CIT Exit Exam in order to graduate. Please, see your advisor for more details.
• All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.