Computer Information Technology A.S. Degree

Prepare for a career in Computer information technology

With our Associate in Science Degree in Computer Information Technology, you'll learn to support the information and technology systems used in business settings. As part of the A.S. degree, you complete a technology support internship, providing invaluable experience for your career and earn the Help Desk Support Specialist Certificate. Subplans include Computer Support and Data Technology.

This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Computer User Support Specialists

Salary Data

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average

Florida Average

Projected employment for Florida

2021 Employment

43,460

2031

54,860

Percent Change

Projected Job Openings

4670

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Technical Skills you learn In SPC's Computer Information Technology A.S. Degree

Networking
Spreadsheet and database programming
Web tools
Information technology security
Software application support
Hardware configurations
Troubleshooting

Computer Information Technology Associate in Science

CIT-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610)

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The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Summary

This program is offered as a Fully Online program.

This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the support of information systems and technology services in a business setting. Students will learn technical skills in networking, spreadsheet & database programming, Web tools, and information technology security. Students will have the opportunity to learn software application support, hardware configurations & troubleshooting, and data analysis. Students will have the opportunity to sit for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MOS Excel, and MOS Access industry certifications after completing the associated courses.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of "C" required in all Major core and subplan courses.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communications - Composition- Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the course component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Humanities and Fine Arts-Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Mathematics-Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Natural Sciences - Core

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Science coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Ethics

Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Civic Literacy

Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) AND satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

POS 2041

American National Government

POS 2041H

Honors American National Government

AMH 2020

History of the United States II

AMH 2020H

Honors History of the US II

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Enhanced World View

Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.

SUPPORT COURSES

Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency requirement for this AS degree.

CGS 1100

Computer Applications

MAJOR CORE COURSES Complete 39 credits

CET 1171C

Computer Repair Essentials

CET 1172C

Computer Support Technician

CGS 1301

Introduction to Information Systems

CGS 1309

Computer and Information Technology Concepts

CGS 1515

Spreadsheet Techniques and Programming

CGS 1545

Database Techniques

CGS 1831

Web Foundations/Essentials

CGS 2651

Social Media and Web Technologies

CIS 2940

Computer Information Technology Internship

CIS 2321

Systems Analysis and Design

COP 1000 ²

Introduction to Computer Programming

CNT 1000

Local Area Network Concepts

CTS 1120

Network Security Foundations

² Students should be comfortable with basic algebra and problem-solving tasks. It is recommended that students complete College Algebra (MAC 1105) before enrolling in COP 1000.

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Program Leadership Information

John Long
Academic Chair
long.john@spcollege.edu
727.341.4620

Norene Kemp
Dean, College of Computer & Information Technology
kemp.norene@spcollege.edu