Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science

This curriculum is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

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	College Composition I	3
ITE	152	Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications	3
ITN	101	Introduction to Network Concepts	3
ITN	257	Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services	3
MTH	154	Quantitative Reasoning OR Higher	3
SDV	101	Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)	1
Total			16
2nd Semester
ITD	256	Advanced Database Management	3
ITN	107	Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting	3
ITN	200	Administration of Network Resources	3
ITN	260	Network Security Basics	3
ITP	100	Software Design	3
Total			15
3rd Semester
¹		IT Elective	3
ITD	110	Web Page Design I	3
ITN	170	Linux System Administration	3
ITN	213	Information Storage and Management	3
²ITP		Elective	3
Total			16
4th Semester
³CST		Elective	3
ITN	254	Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration	4
⁴		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
⁵		Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives	6
Total			16
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 63

Two Years	Credits
1st Semester
College Composition I ENG 111	3
Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications ITE 152	3
Introduction to Network Concepts ITN 101	3
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services ITN 257	3
Quantitative Reasoning OR Higher MTH 154	3
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) SDV 101	1
Total	16
2nd Semester
Advanced Database Management ITD 256	3
Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting ITN 107	3
Administration of Network Resources ITN 200	3
Network Security Basics ITN 260	3
Software Design ITP 100	3
Total	15
3rd Semester
IT Elective ¹	3
Web Page Design I ITD 110	3
Linux System Administration ITN 170	3
Information Storage and Management ITN 213	3
Elective ²ITP	3
Total	16
4th Semester
Elective ³CST	3
Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration ITN 254	4
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ⁴	3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Electives ⁵	6
Total	16
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 63

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.

¹The total of 3 credit hours of IT Electives may be selected from the following: ITN 106, or ITN 290 - Coordinated Internship, or ITN 295. Students should discuss ITN 295 options with their academic advisor.

² IT Programming elective must be chosen from the following: ITP 120, ITP 132, ITP 150, or ITP 225.

³The CST elective must be selected from the following: CST 100, CST 110, CST 115, CST 126, CST 227, and CST 229.

⁴ See humanitites/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.

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