Degree: Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
The Computer Information Technology curriculum prepares the two-year career student to manage a computer network, connect and represent that network to the Internet community and service and support network hardware and software. The student also learns business skills needed to relate to the business community a CIT professional frequently serves. Hands-on training in the well-equipped Computer Information Technology lab integrates theory, practice and professional techniques.
Hesston College is a Novell Authorized Training Partner (NATP) and a member of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance. Specific courses and certification requirements are subject to industry changes. The college reserves the right to make substitutions in program requirements as necessary to offer the most current opportunities for students.
Required Program Courses: 27 hours (grade of C or better required):
Computer Core (required): Web Authoring and Publishing, Website Design, Networking Technologies, Service and Support, Computer Programming I, Computer Network Administration.
Business electives (choose three): Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Financial Accounting I, Business Communication, Management, Marketing and Sales, Entrepreneurship, Exploring Business.
First Year Fall Program courses
Web Authoring and Publishing
Networking Technologies
Exploring Business
Recommended courses
First-Year Seminar
College Writing I
Fitness Concepts
Intermediate Algebra
Spring Program courses
Website Design
Computer Programming I
Recommended courses
Biblical Literature
Speech Communication
Second Year Fall Program courses
Computer Programming II or elective
Recommended courses
natural science course with lab
business electives
Spring Program courses
Computer Network Administration
Service and Support
Principles of Microeconomics
Recommended courses
history or humanities course
second Hesston College distinctive
electives
Recommended electives: Advanced Excel, Web Authoring and Publishing, Marketing and Sales, Personal Finance, Desktop Publications, Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting Software, Business Seminar, Office and Information Management, Cooperative Education.