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Associate of Applied Science
Germanna Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech
Germanna Community College
This degree may qualify students for careers in the fields of information systems management or cloud computing. Students will gain or enhance skills in information technology.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization 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. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | |
| Program Successes & Highlights |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech
60
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Tech
60
Information Systems Technology (299)
60
Student Development (1 credit)
1
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English 111: College Composition I
3
English 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 154: Quantitative Reasoning, or higher-level MTH (3 credits)
3
IST: MTH 154 or higher
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Subject:
But NOT
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities - 3 credits
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
PHI 220 is recommended
Humanities - 3 Credits
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
AND
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
Social Science: 3 credits from ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY or SOC
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Any course from ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, or SOC from approved Transfer Elective List or any Social Science Passport Course.
Social Sciences - 3 credits
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Communication (3cr)
3
Communication (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Information Systems Technology (299): Core Requirements
29
IST Core Requirements
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IST Core: ITN 101 OR 154
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IST Core: ITN 107 or ITE 221
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IST Core: ITN 170 or ITN 171
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IST Core: ITP 290 or ITP 251
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IST Core: ITD 130 or ITD 136
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Information Systems Technology - Concentrations
15
Information Management Concentration
15
Info Mgmt Electives (15 cr)
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 160 OR MKT 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Cloud Computing Concentration
15
Cloud Computing (15 cr)
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
General Information Systems Technology Concentration
15
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students should select a total of 15 credit hours of IT electives, not already included in the degree, through any combination of IT courses (ITD, ITE, ITN, or ITP)
Concentration 15 credits
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Subject list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning |
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College Level Information
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Cybersecurity, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Radford University | BS in Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Major in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Cybersecurity-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Cyber Operations-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Marymount University | Cybersecurity (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Computer Science Major - BS (Cybersecurity Track) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Computer Science Major - BS (Full-Stack Software Development Track) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bluefield University | BS in Cybersecurity | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Online, Hybrid |
| Randolph-Macon College | Computer Science (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Cybersecurity (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-1241.00 | Computer Network Architects | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1231.00 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 11-3021.00 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. | Management Occupations |
| 15-1243.01 | Data Warehousing Specialists | Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1242.00 | Database Administrators | Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1243.00 | Database Architects | Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1212.00 | Information Security Analysts | Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1244.00 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1241.01 | Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
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