Associate of Applied ScienceInformation Technology Specialist

NOTE: Additional courses may be required to complete your degree or certificate.

• CYS 115 Ethics in Information Technology
• CYS 116 Introduction to Cybersecurity
• CYS 215 Computer Forensics
• CYS 225 Information Security Management
• CYS 226 Ethical Hacking
• CYS 257 Historical Perspectives in Cybersecurity

Career and Technical Education. The IT Specialist program prepares students for entry-level positions in the information technology field. IT Specialists work with the software and hardware of computer systems and networks, maintain and troubleshoot computer systems and networks, help install software and hardware, and provide customer service to end users within a network.

• Demonstrate the ability to verbally and nonverbally communicate in a professional manner.
• Apply skills learned to troubleshoot computer and network issues in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of computer systems, both hardware and software.
• Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of networking systems, both hardware and software.