Transfer Information
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements and arrangements that facilitate the transfer of this degree to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact their academic advisor early in the program for specific course requirements.
Recommended Preparation Information
The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and computer keyboarding skills.
Course Curriculum
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
Two Years |
Credits |
1st Semester |
ENG
111
|
3 |
Choose One |
Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts
ITE
115
|
3 |
Information Literacy
ITE
119
|
|
Choose One |
ITN
101
|
3 |
ITN
100
|
|
ITN
106
|
3 |
Choose One |
1 MTH
154
|
3 |
Orientation to Information Technology
SDV
101
|
|
Total |
16 |
2nd Semester |
ITP
100
|
3 |
Choose One |
Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting
ITN
107
|
3 |
Personal Computer Hardware and OS Architecture
ITE
221
|
|
Choose One |
ITN
170
|
3 |
ITN
171
|
|
ITN
260
|
3 |
Network Attacks, Computer Crime, and Hacking
ITN
261
|
4 |
Total |
16 |
3rd Semester |
Programming Elective
2
|
4 |
ITN
200
|
3 |
Network Communication, Security, and Authentication
ITN
262
|
4 |
Internet/Intranet Firewalls and ECommerce Security
ITN
263
|
4 |
ITN
266
|
3 |
Total |
18 |
4th Semester |
Elective
3CST
|
3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
|
3 |
IT Elective
5
|
3 |
ITN
276
|
3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
6
|
3 |
Total |
15 |
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 65 |
IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.
1 May substitute a higher-level mathematics course. Consult with an academic advisor for appropriate selection.
2 Select from the following: ITP 112, ITP 120, ITP 130, ITP 132, ITP 136, ITP 150, ITP 225 or ITP 270.
3 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, and CST 229.
4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
5 Select from the following: ITN 267, ITN 277, ITN 290, or ITN 295.
6 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.