Associate of Science in Information Communication Technology (AS)

Division: Industry & Technology

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Communication Technology through the study of Network Hardware, Software, Design, Maintenance, and Security. Students will acquire skills in Supporting and Managing Network Systems in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

Program Outcomes

  • At the end of this program, students will be able to design, support, and manage network systems.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following fields: Help Desk Technician, and Network Support role in business operations.

Note

This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.

 Program Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS25
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) *
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES37
BUS/COMM 112Public Speaking for Business4
BUS 184Business Communications3
COMP 006Programming Fundamentals3
COMP 233Database Processing3
ICT 201PC Repair and Maintenance4
ICT 221CISCO Academy 14
ICT 222CISCO Academy 24
or ICT 210 Intro Microsoft Windows Server
ICT 223CISCO Academy 34
or ICT 235 Intro to Virtual Computing
ICT 224CISCO Academy 44
or ICT 240 Intro to Cloud Computing
ICT 230Network Security Fundamentals4
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ELECTIVES1
Select additional courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units
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TOTAL60
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 Courses meet General Education requirements and 3 units may double count above in 1 (COS-GE).

The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:

  1. Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
  2. General Education requirements,
  3. Subject requirements including PE, Health & Wellness, and American Institutions, and
  4. A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).