Program Description
Prepares students for immediate entry into Information Technology, Information Security, Networking, and Computer-related occupations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop a plan that addresses organizational information technology needs.
- Demonstrate industry-accepted methods to troubleshoot problems associated with an organizations information technology requirements.
- Explain solutions that satisfy problem requirements.
- Create policy and procedure that facilitates information technology solution implementation.
- Integrate hardware, software, and security models that facilitate project outcomes.
Please note: the Information Technology Specialist Area of Concentration requirements include substantial modifications that are pending MHEC approval.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: | 3 | |
| Business Ethics | ||
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| CMIS 111V | Virtualization and Cloud Essentials | 3 |
| CMIS 120 | PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| CMIS 121 | PC Repair & Diagnostics | 3 |
| CMIS 179 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 3 |
| or CMIS 218 | Information Security | |
| CMIS 200 | IT Support Services | 3 |
| CMIS 203 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CMIS 266 | Cloud System Administration | 3 |
| CMIS 280 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CMIS 295 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| CMSC 105 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 5 credits of the following: | 5 | |
Any CMIS, CMSC, BMGT, or MATH course(s) | ||
| Global Awareness in the Work Environment (recommended) | ||
| Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- Students holding CompTIA A+ Certification may be awarded 6 credits (CMIS 120 PC Operating Systems and CMIS 121 PC Repair & Diagnostics).
- Students holding CompTIA Network+ Certification may be awarded 3 credits (CMIS 280 Networking Fundamentals).
- Students holding CompTIA Security+ Certification may be awarded 3 credits (CMIS 281 Security Fundamentals).
- Students holding CCNA Certification may be awarded 9 credits (CMIS 290 Cisco 1 Introduction to Networks, CMIS 291 Cisco 2 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials, and CMIS 292 Cisco 3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation).
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) - Recommended course(s) below: 1 | 3 | |
| Statistics | ||
| CMIS 101 | Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| CMIS 120 | PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| CMIS 121 | PC Repair & Diagnostics | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Arts Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| CMIS 111V | Virtualization and Cloud Essentials | 3 |
| CMIS 200 | IT Support Services | 3 |
| CMIS 280 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | ||
| Information Security | ||
| CMIS 203 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| CMIS 266 | Cloud System Administration | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| CMSC 105 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Any CMIS, CMSC, BMGT, or MATH course(s) | ||
| Global Awareness in the Work Environment (recommended) | ||
| CMIS 295 | Cloud Security | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
Any CMIS, CMSC, BMGT, or MATH course(s) | ||
| Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management | ||
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.