In our technological world, IT is always in demand. Every company needs hardware and software support. Thus, IT professionals are well compensated and have the flexibility to work in nearly any industry.
NOVA’s A.S. in Information Technology is specifically designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. From there, NOVA students can graduate to careers as varied as Help Desk Support and Video Game Development.
The A.S. in Information Technology transfers easily to four-year schools with a baccalaureate program in Information Technology.
Once you have a transfer school in mind, consult an advisor regarding requirements and courses.
Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements, please consult a counselor or academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| 1HIS | Elective | 3 | |
| ITE | 152 | Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| 2 MTH | 161 | PreCalculus I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to Information Technology | 1 |
| 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| 2MTH | 261 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| 4 | Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Technical Elective 2 | 3 | |
| 4 | Technical Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| 5CST | 110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| 4 | Programming Elective | 4 | |
| 6 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 7 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| 6 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 7 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| 3 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| 4 | Technical Elective 4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Technical Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 61 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
Elective
1HIS
|
3 |
|
ITE
152
|
3 |
|
2 MTH
161
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
Orientation to Information Technology
SDV
101
|
1 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
3
|
3 |
| Total | 16 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
2MTH
261
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective 1
4
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective 2
4
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective 3
4
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
5CST
110
|
3 |
|
Programming Elective
4
|
4 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
6
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
7
|
4 |
| Total | 14 |
| 4th Semester | |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
6
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
7
|
4 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
3
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective 4
4
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective 5
4
|
3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 61 | |
IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.
1 Select from HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121,or HIS 122.
2 Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 261 and MTH 263. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 262 and MTH 264.
3 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.
Technical Electives 1-5: ACC 211, ACC 212, BUS 100, BUS 224, ITD 256, ITE 140, ITE 170, ITE 221, ITN 100, ITN 101, ITN 106, ITN 107, ITN 171, ITN 257, ITN 260, ITN 261, ITN 266, MTH 245, MTH 262. Programming Elective: ITP 120, ITP 132, ITP 220, ITP 150, ITN 262.
5 Students should consult an academic advisor to select the CST appropriate course, CST 100, CST 110, CST 126, and CST 229.
6 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed. Credit will not be applied if student takes two courses from the same area. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.
7 See physical and life 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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