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 |
|
Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
ITE
152
|
3 |
| 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 Elective
1
|
6 |
| Total |
18 |
| 3rd Semester |
|
ITD
256
|
3 |
| Choose One |
|
ITN
107
|
3 |
|
ITE
221
|
|
|
Programming Elective
2ITP
|
4 |
|
IT Elective
1
|
6 |
| Total |
16 |
| 4th Semester |
|
Elective
3CST
|
3 |
|
IT Elective
1
|
3 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
|
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives
5
|
6 |
| 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 120, ITP 132, 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. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
5 See social/behavioral science 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.