- Award:
- Associates in Applied Science Degree
- Program location:
- Fort Omaha Campus
- Sarpy Center
- South Omaha Campus
- online
Microcomputers are an integral part of today's business environment. This degree provides a strong foundation in emerging jobs in the networking, helpdesk, database, web design, and computer programming fields.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 – 27.5 |
| Major Requirements | 41.0 |
| Option Requirements | 36.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 104.0 – 104.5 |
General Education Requirements - 27- 27.5 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
MATH 1420 College Algebra
1
OR
MATH 1220 Business Mathematics
|
4.5-5 |
| *Students transferring to a 4-year institution must take MATH 1420. |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
*The general education requirement for this degree program exceeds the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.
Major Requirements for General Information Technology - 41.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1002 Introduction to Information Technology
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1003 Introduction to Computer Programming
|
5.0 |
| INFO 1011 Project Management
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1023 Networking Essentials
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1110 Operating Systems I
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1311 Web Page Creation
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1315 Interface Design
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1620 Introduction to Database Design
|
4.5 |
| INFO 2351 Introduction to XML
|
4.5 |
Option Requirements for General Information Technology - 36.0 Credit Hours
Students are required to meet with designated faculty to plan the remainder of the course of study. Students build their degree
from any of the Information Technology degree options, Computer Technology Transfer degrees, Microcomputer Technology
Certificate options, Security Specialist Diploma, or the Electronics Technology Degree. Students must take 13.5 credit hours of
advanced coursework plus a capstone course.
Below is a suggested guide for students planning a career in general information technology after two years of full-time study.
First Year/First Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1003 Introduction to Computer Programming
|
5.0 |
| General Education | 4.5 |
| 14.0 |
First Year/Second Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1002 Introduction to Information Technology
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1110 Operating Systems I
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1620 Introduction to Database Design
|
4.5 |
| 13.5 |
First Year/Third Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1023 Networking Essentials
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1311 Web Page Creation
|
4.5 |
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
First Year/Fourth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1011 Project Management
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1315 Interface Design
|
4.5 |
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Second Year/Fifth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 2351 Introduction to XML
|
4.5 |
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Second Year/Sixth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Second Year/Seventh Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Second Year/Eighth Quarter
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Ed/INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| INFO Elective | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology at MCC have completed the major requirements for Bellevue University. Students need to take at least 30.0 semester hours at Bellevue and can take additional coursework at MCC toward their Bellevue University degree.