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Information Technology Specialist (AAS)



Picture of a computer lab where students learn about the Information Technology Specialist (AAS) degree at CMC.The A.A.S. degree and Certificates of Occupational Proficiency are designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in the Information Technology (IT) industry. Students pursuing this degree will receive training through classroom and hands-on activities to acquire the knowledge of how to build, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot PCs, servers, LANs, and WANs. Additionally, courses provide students with the necessary skills and preparation to pass specific IT industry certifications such as:

  • Comp TIA: A+, Net+, Security+, Server+
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Networking Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
  • Cisco: CCNA

The A.A.S. degree combines required general education and specific IT program requirements. It also allows for 13 credits of advised electives, offering students the ability to take courses in their area of interest to meet their career goals.

Students must demonstrate college-level composition, reading, and mathematical skills as pre-requisites for courses within this program. Skills in these areas may affect the sequence of courses in which you can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete the program. For more details see the Academic Placement and Testing  section.

Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology Specialist.

The A.A.S. Information Technology Specialist program is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs. Please see your adviser for a recommended sequence of courses.  CMC also offers certificates in A+ Computer Technician , Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Network+ , Security + , and Server + .

General Education Requirements


(18-19 credits)

Program Requirements


(42 credits)

Minimum Hours Required


Minimum Credit Hours Required (60-61)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (945-960)

Add a Bachelors to this degree!


Boost the professional value of your technical degree and expertise with our Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Leadership & Management  (BAS) degree.

Our BAS degree is designed to enhance the value of your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by developing the professional leadership skills needed to work at a management level in technical professions of all kinds.

Learn more.

 

Note:


◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via distance learning (IVS, hybrid, or online).

For more information see About Our Degrees .