Information Systems Technology Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 10/26/2023

Information Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

This pathway is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in fields related to Information Technology. Information Technology is the study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information. Information Systems Technology bridges business and computer science. Students in this program will learn about computer programming, databases, servers and systems administration, while also exploring basic business skills such as economics and business math.

Program Length 2 Years (4 semesters) Career Opportunities Help desk specialist, computer support analyst, database administrator, information systems manager

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you are interested in a career in the information technology field.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

With an extensive career in the education field, Tamara Lasley understands the needs of the student and aims to provide a classroom environment in which learning is priority. She brings a wealth of Microsoft industry certifications to her classroom expertise.

Tamara Lasley

Program Coordinator LRC 215 tlasley@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2503

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I

3

ITD 110

3

Web Page Design I

ITE 119 or ITE 152 ITE 182 MTH 132 SDV 101

Information Literacy or 3 Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications User Support/Help Desk Principles 3 Business Mathematics 3 Orientation to College Success 1 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 or CST 100 BUS 225 REL 230 CSC 221 ITE 140

College Composition II or Principles of Public Speaking Applied Business Statistics Religions of the World Introduction to Problem Solving & Programming Spreadsheeting for Business TOTAL CREDITS

3 3 3 3 15

Third Semester (Fall) ITE 150 Desktop Database Software ITN 154 Introduction to Networks (CISCO I)

4 3-4

CSC 222 ITP 140

Object Oriented Programming Client Side Scripting

ECO 201 or ECO 202

Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics TOTAL CREDITS Fourth Semester (Spring) ITD 132 Structured Query Language ITN 113 Active Directory (Windows Server) ITP 240 Server Side Scripting PSY 200 or SOC 200 ITN 107

Principles of Psychology or Principles of Sociology PC Hardware & Troubleshooting TOTAL CREDITS

3

4 3 3 17-18 4 3 3 3 3 16

*For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80+

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

#1 College in the Region

Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards Program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

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