This option prepares graduates for positions as entry-level computer network administrators. Students take courses in personal computer hardware, networking essentials, and network administration. Students take courses in relational database systems and database management. Students take courses in electrical and mechanical systems, and business and industrial processes. This option prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the telecommunications industry.
Students take courses in voice and data communications, protocols, networks, and wireless systems.
For the Associate in Science degree in IST, a minimum of 62 credits is required. Select 15 credits in consultation with an adviser that follow a coherent theme in information sciences and technology. A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44. The University reserves the right to change the requirements and regulations listed here and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met its requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for any reason the University determines to be material to the applicant's qualifications to pursue higher education. Nothing in this material should be considered a guarantee that completion of a program and graduation from the University will result in employment.