Associate of Applied Science Information Systems Technology

62/63 Credit Hours

TThe AAS in Information Systems Technology provides students with a core of general education courses, as well as courses which prepare them for profession al certifications in Cisco Networking or Certified Internet Web Professional (CIW) technology. MSCC is a CIW Authorized Academic Partner and a Region al Cisco Net working Academy. MSCC offers courses leading to both Cisco CCNA and CCNP certifications. Cisco professional and certification exams are available through Sylvan Prometric or VUE test centers, and CIW professional certification exams are available at MSCC, which is a certified CIW testing center and a CIW Faculty Training Institute.  Students enrolling in the program must document or demonstrate, through credit by examination, a fundamental understanding of computers and common applications soft ware, or they must successfully complete COMP 1113 Computer Fundamentals before enrolling in any of the ISTC courses.  Students who already hold professional certifications in one or both of these areas may satisfy some degree requirements by presenting those certifications to the Registrar’s Office.

Students enrolling in the program must document or demonstrate, through credit by examination, a fundamental understanding of computers and common applications software, or they must successfully complete COMP 1113 Computer Fundamentals before enrolling in any of the ISTC courses.

Students who already hold professional certifications in one or both of these areas may satisfy some degree requirements by presenting those certifications to the Registrar’s Office.

The AAS in Information Systems Technology provides students with the networking skills and knowledge needed for today's multi-platform networking environment. Areas of emphasis in the Cisco option include network analysis and design, configuration and implementation, testing, monitoring and management, and system administration and maintenance. Areas of emphasis in the Certified Internet Web Professional option include website analysis and design, e-learning tutorial design, principles of ecommerce, and website design including graphics and multimedia creation and enhancement.  Students enrolled in the Certified Internet Web Professional program will take several certification examinations as course finals.

Job Opportunities

Website Designer

Multimedia Design Specialist

E-Learning Design Specialist

E-commerce Designer

PC Support Technician

Network Support

Network Administration

IT Marketing/Sales

IT Management

Program Goals
• Plan a technical project in a way that is comprehensive, logical and reachable.
• Apply the skillful use of common tools and technology relevant to their field of study.
• AAS Cisco graduates will be able to install, configure, and operate
LAN and WAN, access services for small networks, including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, Frame
Relay, VLANs, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, and Access Lists, and network security.
• AAS CIW graduates will be able to utilize current web technologies and application software to design and develop functional websites for e-commerce
• Demonstrate the professional/ethical behaviors of punctuality, of regular attendance, of respect for supervisors and co-workers, and of self-directed and task-completion.