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2018/2019 fcc catalog
Information Technology Specialist
Area of Concentration within the A.A.S in STEMTechnology
(Career)
Designed to prepare students for immediate entry into computer-related
occupations and provide opportunities for individuals in the industry to upgrade
their skills.
The program consists of core requirements leading to an A.A.S. degree with
intrinsic flexibility in a variety of topics.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish 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.
• 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 PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health 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 EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
(HS 102 Human Relations recommended - satisfies
cultural competence requirement) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) (PH 208 recommended) . . . . 3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . 3
PE/Health Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Concentration Courses
BU 281 Global Awareness in the Work Environment . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 111M PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 106 Object Design and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 212 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 204 Computer Information Sciences Project or
INTR 103 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 179 Cybersecurity Fundamentals or
CIS 218 Information Security and Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives (select from the following list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BPM 102 Bioprocessing Environment (3)
BPM 103 Laboratory Techniques I (1)
BPM 110 Bioprocessing Measurements (4)
Any CIS course
CMM 111 Communication Graphics I (3)
CMM 112 Communication Graphics II (3)
CMM 114 Web Design (3)
CMM 152 Digital Studio Production (4)
CMM 252 Digital Film Production (4)
CMM 254 Postproduction: The Art of Editing (4)
EN 115 Technical Writing (3)
EM 101 Disaster, Crisis and Emergency Management (3)
MDA 109 Medical Terminology (3)
MDA 112 Medical/Administrative Office Applications (3)
MDA 220 Electronic Health Records (3
MU 130 Foundations of Audio Technology (3)
MU 135 Audio Recording Techniques (3)
MU 235 Advanced Audio Production (3)
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Students holding CompTIA A+ Certification may be awarded 6 credits (CIS 111M and
CIS 212). Students holding CompTIA Network+ Certification may be awarded 3 credits
(CIS 180). Students holding CompTIA Security+ Certification may be awarded 3 credits
(CIS 170). Students holding CCNA Certification may be awarded 12 credits (CIS 190, CIS
191, CIS 192, and CIS 193).
Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in STEM Technology with an Area of Concentration in
Information Technology Specialist and who are looking for transfer opportunities.
For more information, please contact CIS Program Manager, Dr. Andy Yao in C-222,
or at or 301.846.2410.
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Computer Networks &
Cybersecurity
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Cybersecurity Management & Policy
Computer Studies
Certificate (Career)
Designed for students seeking to build skills in the field of computer studies.
Involves defining and analyzing problems and developing, testing, and
maintaining programs by incorporating a broad range of transferable problem-
solving skills and techniques including logical thinking, creative design, synthesis,
and evaluation.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
CIS 106 Object Design & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 111M PC Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 212 PC Repair & Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 218 Information Security and Assurance or
CIS 179 Cybersecurity Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electives Select 6 credits from:
Any BU course
Any CIS course
Any INTR course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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