Information Technology Emphasis, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree Computer Programming · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Business Division
Computer Information Systems Department
The 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.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Basics | ||
| Required Core | 7 | |
| CISB 11 | Computer Information Systems | |
| CISB 15 | Microcomputer Applications | |
| Software Development | ||
| Choose one of the following sequences: | 3.5 | |
| CISP 21 & CISP 21L | Programming in Javaand Programming in Java Laboratory | |
| CISP 31 & CISP 31L | Programming in C++and Programming in C++ Laboratory | |
| CISP 41 & CISP 41L | Programming in C#and Programming in C# Laboratory | |
| CISP 71 & CISP 71L | Programming in Pythonand Programming in Python Laboratory | |
| CISW 24 & CISW 24L | Secure Web Server Programming in Pythonand Secure Web Server Programming in Python Laboratory | |
| Database Technology | ||
| Choose one of the following sequences: | 3.5 | |
| CISD 11 & CISD 11L | Database Management - Microsoft Accessand Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory | |
| CISD 21 & CISD 21L | Database Management - Microsoft SQL Serverand Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server Laboratory | |
| CISD 31 & CISD 31L | Database Management - Oracleand Database Management - Oracle Laboratory | |
| Operating Systems and Networking | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | 3-3.5 | |
| CISN 11 & CISN 11L | Telecommunications Networkingand Telecommunications/Networking Laboratory | |
| CISN 21 | Windows Operating System | |
| CISN 31 & CISN 31L | Linux Operating Systemand Linux Operating System Laboratory | |
| Security | ||
| Choose one of the following options: | 3-4 | |
| CISS 13 | Principles of Information Systems Security | |
| CISS 15 | Operating Systems Security | |
| CISS 21 & CISS 21L | Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasuresand Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures Laboratory | |
| Total Units | 20-21.5 | |
Recommended Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CISB 31 | Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CISB 51 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
| CISM 11 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3.5 |
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Know the four primary operations of a computer and the hardware that performs these operations.
- Be able to create effective queries that answer needed questions.
- Be able to identify four types of common transmission media and be able to describe the basic characteristics of each.
- Be able to use decision making statements and loops in order to create a business application.
- Be able to understand the need for security.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.