{
  "college": "mt-san-antonio-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Programming",
  "id": "computer-programming--information-technology-aa",
  "name": "Information Technology Emphasis, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences",
  "award": "Degree",
  "department": "computer-programming",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/computer-programming/information_technology_aa/",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "**Business Division  \nComputer Information Systems Department**  \nThe A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with an emphasis in Information Technology is designed to prepare students for a career in Information Technology. The degree offers a balanced set of classes that enables students to maintain and secure a computer, create and modify computer applications and databases, create customized reports, and use productivity software to solve business problems. Emphasis is place on developing object-oriented, business-related applications, creating and maintaining a database, and utilizing operating system utilities to optimize, maintain and secure a computer. Career opportunities available after the completion of this degree include technical support and systems analyst. Students wishing a bachelor's degree (transfer program) should meet with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of course.\n\nThis degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:\n\n#### Required Courses"
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      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Information Technology Basics"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Core",
          "units": "7"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISB 11",
          "title": "Computer Information Systems",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISB 15",
          "title": "Microcomputer Applications",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Software Development"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one of the following sequences:",
          "units": "3.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISP 21 & CISP 21L",
          "title": "Programming in Javaand Programming in Java Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISP 31 & CISP 31L",
          "title": "Programming in C++and Programming in C++ Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISP 41 & CISP 41L",
          "title": "Programming in C#and Programming in C# Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISP 71 & CISP 71L",
          "title": "Programming in Pythonand Programming in Python Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISW 24 & CISW 24L",
          "title": "Secure Web Server Programming in Pythonand Secure Web Server Programming in Python Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Database Technology"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one of the following sequences:",
          "units": "3.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISD 11 & CISD 11L",
          "title": "Database Management - Microsoft Accessand Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISD 21 & CISD 21L",
          "title": "Database Management - Microsoft SQL Serverand Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISD 31 & CISD 31L",
          "title": "Database Management - Oracleand Database Management - Oracle Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Operating Systems and Networking"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one of the following options:",
          "units": "3-3.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISN 11 & CISN 11L",
          "title": "Telecommunications Networkingand Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISN 21",
          "title": "Windows Operating System",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISN 31 & CISN 31L",
          "title": "Linux Operating Systemand Linux Operating System Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Security"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one of the following options:",
          "units": "3-4"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISS 13",
          "title": "Principles of Information Systems Security",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISS 15",
          "title": "Operating Systems Security",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISS 21 & CISS 21L",
          "title": "Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasuresand Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory",
          "indent": true
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "20-21.5"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "title": "Recommended Electives",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISB 31",
          "title": "Microsoft Word",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISB 51",
          "title": "Microsoft PowerPoint",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CISM 11",
          "title": "Systems Analysis and Design",
          "units": "3.5",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Outcomes\n\n##### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n_Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:_\n\n-   Know the four primary operations of a computer and the hardware that performs these operations.\n-   Be able to create effective queries that answer needed questions.\n-   Be able to identify four types of common transmission media and be able to describe the basic characteristics of each.\n-   Be able to use decision making statements and loops in order to create a business application.\n-   Be able to understand the need for security.\n\nReview Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program."
    }
  ]
}