Computer Information Technologist
Associate of Science (AS) Computer Information Systems · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Associate of Science in Computer Information Technologist degree was developed in conjunction with our local national labs and industry partners to provide students with a breadth of coursework and practical hands-on experience needed by entry level IT professionals. The program includes core courses that provide students with a strong foundation in: computer programming, computer networking, and database design and administration. Additional electives in each of the areas, provide students with the flexibility to focus their studies in one of these areas based on their interests and talents. Another key component of the degree will be internships and work experience opportunities to provide real-world opportunities to put the skills students have learned in the classroom to practical use.
Career Opportunities
Students completed the Associates of Sciences degrees in Computer Information Technologist will be prepared for careers in database design and administration, software development, network and systems administration, computer systems analysis, and computer help desk and system support.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a strong foundation of knowledge in computer programming, database design and administration, and computer networking.
- Demonstrate clear, compelling, analytical, and concise writing to professionally describe their programming, database, and networking project and skills.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (21 Units) | ||
| CIS 43 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| CIS 60 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 66 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS 9002 | Introduction to Database Management | 3 |
| CNT 69 | Network Security; CompTIA Security + Certification | 3 |
| CS 7 | Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| CS 41 | Red Hat Linux Administration I | 3 |
| List A: Select from the Following (10 Units) | ||
| Programming Electives | - | |
| CS 2 | Computing Fundamentals II | 4 |
| CS 20 | Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++ | 4 |
| Networking/A+ Electives | - | |
| CNT 51 | CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician | 4 |
| CNT 55 | Windows Server Installation, Storage, and Compute | 3 |
| CNT 56 | Networking with Windows Server | 3 |
| Database/Project Management Elective | - | |
| CIS 62 | Project Management | 3 |
| List B: Select One (4 Units) | ||
| CS 1 | Computing Fundamentals I | 4 |
| CS 31 | Java Programming | 4 |
| List C: Select One (3 Units) | ||
| CS 47 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| WRKX 94 | Occupational Work Experience/Internship | 3 |
| WRKX 95 | General Work Experience | 3 |
| Total Units for the Major | 38 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College General Education (LPC-GE) pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 22 | |
| Total | 60 | |