Information Technology—IT Technician
AA or AS Degree Information Technology · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
(formerly Computer Information Systems—IT Technician)
The IT Technician program prepares students for entry level positions in computer retail, helpdesk, system administration, computer application installation, and technically oriented administrative roles. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification examinations. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:
- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Required Courses:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 0250 | Microsoft Applications for Business | 3 |
| IT 0015 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| IT 0100 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials | 4 |
| IT 0105 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 0110 | Installing, Configuring and Administering a Client OS | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| BUS 0261 | Customer Service Skills | |
| BUS 0265 | Business Communications | |
| orBUS 0266 | Introduction to Oral Communication | |
| IT 0095 | Internship in Information Technology | |
| Total Units | 22 | |