The Information Technology Associate of Science degree prepares students to continue toward a bachelor’s degree or enter the workforce. Students learn to use various hardware and software systems to solve problems for people and organizations. Students work with networking technologies, applications, web technologies, and database technologies. Students focus on the selection, application, and administration of Information Technologies. The degree minimizes the number of credits required at selected institutions to complete a bachelor’s degree. The Information Technology Associate of Science degree is an ideal mix of practical experience and general education for a field that is constantly learning.
The Associate of Science degree is most often recognized by receiving 4 year schools for transfer. Contact your adviser for more information about transfer options.
Students may choose to
add 10 credits of MnTC (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum) classes
to complete the AA degree requirement. Successful completion of
the additional AA MnTC (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum) class
requirement fulfills the general education requirements of all
MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and University) schools.
Information Technology - AS
Curriculum - Fall 2017 version
This version is for students starting Fall
2017 or later.
The following list are
current articulation agreements between Minnesota State
Community and Technical College and bachelor degree granting
school. These agreements explain exactly how the credit transfer
is done between the schools.
Information
Technology - AS to Minnesota State University Moorhead
Computer Information Technology Articulation Agreement
Minnesota State
University Moorhead Computer Information Technology web site
Information
Technology - AS to Minnesota State University Moorhead
Operations Articulation Agreement
Minnesota State University
Moorhead Operations web site
Information
Technology - AS to Minnesota State University Moorhead Project
Management Articulation Agreement
Minnesota State University
Moorhead Computer Project Management web site
Network
Administration & Security - AAS to Minnesota State
University Moorhead Operations Articulation Agreement
Minnesota State University
Moorhead Operations Management web site
Network
Administration Security - AAS to Minnesota State University
Moorhead Project Management Articulation Agreement
Minnesota State University
Moorhead Project Management web site
Network
Administration and Security - AAS Curriculum Guide - Fall 2017
version
This link remains for historical reference.
The M State offers a Student Schedule Planning form. You may find this form useful in planning your schedule.
Please contact your academic adviser with questions
about these program offerings.
Information
Technology - Database Administration (AAS)
This program prepares students for careers in support, maintenance, and administration of database management systems in a wide variety of market segments. Students will learn how to implement security measures while performing database administration tasks, generate database-driven reports to support business intelligence, apply ethical and security practices in handling data, establish interconnectivity of databases and web services, use testing and debugging methods, devise backup and recovery measures in a database environment and learn the software development life cycle. This program teaches students the skills and knowledge for occupations such as database administrator, database analyst, data analyst or database support specialist.
Information
Technology - Database
Administration - Fall
2017
This version is for students starting Fall 2017
or later.
Please contact your academic adviser with questions
about these program offerings.
The following certificate programs may interest some students. These certificates work very nicely as additional education for current Associate's and Diploma students. Please contact your academic adviser with your questions.
This 12-credit certificate will prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and also the CompTIA Network+ certification. The coursework includes Cisco semesters 1-4. Skill development covers LAN/WAN networking technology and concepts, networking math, networking media, router configuration, switching, VLANS, routing protocols and WAN links and services. The instructor will evaluate computer skills necessary to enter this certificate program. Students should have good reading and study skills, basic computer literacy and awareness of the Internet. Prior experience with computer hardware, binary math and basic electronics is desired but not required. Background in cabling is beneficial. Upon completion of this certificate the student will be able to take the Cisco CCNA and CompTIA Network+ certification exams offered though VUE or Prometric testing centers.
Cisco Networking
Certificate Curriculum - Fall 2012
This version is for students starting Fall 2012 or later.
This certificate is designed for
individuals looking to add technical skills in IT security.
A person earning
this certificate will develop skills to manage and secure
the Linux operating
system, develop and query an information database, and
create simple scripts.
Areas of cybersecurity focus include vulnerability
assessment, penetration
testing, perimeter defense, incident response and applying
security measures to
reduce risk of a security breach. Content included in the
certificate will
prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ and Cisco CCENT
certifications.
Cybersecurity
Certificate Curriculum - Fall 2019
This version is for students starting Fall
2019 or later.
Computer
Network Security Certificate Curriculum - Fall 2015
This
link remains for historical reference.
These are program plans for the Computer & Network Technology program and the Computer Information Systems program. Students may no longer enroll in these programs at the Moorhead campus. Students currently enrolled in these programs may complete the programs, as long as the student has continuous enrollment. Contact your academic adviser with your questions.
Information
Technology (AS)
Information Technology (AAS)
Information Technology – AAS
Curriculum Guide – Spring 2012 version
Information Technology (Diploma)
Information Technology -
Diploma Curriculum Guide - Fall 2008 version
Computer Information Systems Curriculum
Computer Information Systems - Fall 2006
Computer & Network Technology Curriculum
Computer & Network Technology - Fall
2006
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 2004
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 2002
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 2001
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 2000
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 1998
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 1996
Computer
& Network
Technology - Fall 1992
Computer Network Security Certificate
Computer Network Security Certificate Curriculum - Fall 2015
Computer Programming
Computer Programming - AAS
- Spring 2017 version
Computer Programming - AAS - Fall 2016
version
Computer Programming -
AAS - Fall 2014 version
Computer Programming -
AAS - Fall 2012 version
Computer Programming - AAS - Fall 2007 version
Network Administration and Security
Network Administration and Security -
AAS Curriculum Guide - Fall 2015 version
Network Administration and
Security - AAS Curriculum Guide - Fall 2014 version
Network
Administration and Security - AAS Curriculum Guide - Fall
2017 version
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