Computer Technology - Information Systems Specialist
Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology
Information Systems Specialist Career Path
69 Credit Hours
This program prepares students for careers in a variety of information technology areas. It gives students a foundation in computer hardware, computer applications, computer programming, the Internet and computer networking. Information systems administrators are involved in many different aspects of computer technology and can expect to employ their skills in a variety of ways to assist all computer users in commercial settings.
Students can earn only one Computer Technology degree in a single career path.
Accreditation
Accounting, Business and Management, Computer Technology and Administrative Office TechnologyAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th St.
Overland Park, KS 66213
General Education Core Requirements
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IDS 109 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MAT 109 | College Algebra with Modeling | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
| REQ HUM | Select from Humanities | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
Major Requirements
| CPT 114 | Computers and Programming | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 162 | Introduction to Web Page Publishing | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 172 | Microcomputer Database | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 209 | Computer Systems Management | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 242 | Database | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 264 | Systems and Procedures | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 268 | Computer End-User Support | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 270 | Advanced Microcomputer Applications | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 161 | Introduction to Network Administration | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 190 | Linux Essentials | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 220 | Data Communications | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| MGT 270 | Managerial Communication | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
| Total: | 36 |
Electives
Select six courses from the following options.
Computer Programming Option
| CPT 167 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 180 | Shell Scripting | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 187 | Object-Oriented Logic and Design | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 237 | Advanced Java Programming | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 244 | Data Structures | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
Microcomputer Expert User Option
| CPT 174 | Microcomputer Spreadsheets | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 179 | Microcomputer Word Processing | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 290 | Microcomputer Multimedia Concepts and Applications | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 295 | Desktop Publishing Applications | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
Internet Programming Option
| CPT 238 | Internet Scripting | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 262 | Advanced Web Page Publishing | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 283 | PHP Programming I | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 239 | Datum and JavaScript | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
Database Administration Option
| CPT 202 | SQL Programming I | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 272 | Relational Database | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 274 | Database Administration | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
UNIX Systems Operations Option
| IST 166 | Network Fundamentals | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 191 | Linux System Administration | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 192 | Linux Network Applications | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
Cisco Routing Option
| IST 201 | Cisco Internetworking Concepts | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 202 | Cisco Router Configuration | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 203 | Advanced Cisco Router Configuration | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 204 | Cisco Troubleshooting | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
A+ Option
| CPT 210 | Computer Resource Management | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 166 | Network Fundamentals | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 293 | IT and Data Assurance I | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
Network Security Option
| CPT 282 | Information Systems Security | 3 | * |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 268 | Computer Forensics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 269 | Digital Forensics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 294 | IT and Data Assurance II | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
Other Electives
| ARV 217 | Computer Imagery | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| ARV 227 | Website Design I | 3 | |
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Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 |
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| CPT 297 | Big Data Analytics | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| CWE 113 | Cooperative Work Experience | 3 | |
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Lec: 0 Lab: 15 Credit:3 |
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| IST 162 | Introduction to Workstation Networking Administration | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 196 | Cloud Storage Fundamentals | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 235 | Handheld Computer Programming | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 290 | Special Topics in Information Sciences | 3 | |
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Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 |
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| IST 286 | Technical Support Internship I | 3 | |
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Lec: 0 Lab: 9 Credit:3 |
| Total: | 18 |
Admission Requirements
Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.