Transfer Information
Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.
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 |
ITD
110
|
3 |
Choose One |
Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts
ITE
115
|
3 |
Information Literacy
ITE
119
|
|
Choose One |
ITN
100
|
3 |
ITN
101
|
|
Quantitative Reasoning OR Higher
MTH
154
|
3 |
Orientation to Information Technology
SDV
101
|
1 |
Total |
16 |
2nd Semester |
ITE
170
|
3 |
ITN
170
|
3 |
ITN
260
|
3 |
ITP
100
|
3 |
IT Electives
1
|
6 |
Total |
18 |
3rd Semester |
ITD
256
|
3 |
Choose One |
Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting
ITN
107
|
3 |
Personal Computer Hardware and OS Architecture
ITE
221
|
|
IT Electives
1
|
6 |
Total |
16 |
4th Semester |
Elective
3CST
|
3 |
IT Elective
1
|
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 The total of 15 credit hours of IT Electives must be met through any combination of IT courses (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) that are not already included in the degree.
2 Select from the following: ITP 112, ITP 120, ITP 130, ITP 132, ITP 136, ITP 150, or ITP 225.
3 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229.
4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
5 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives.