2024-25 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2024-25 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.


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Associate of Applied Science
299

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in Information Technology fields, and to update the technical knowledge of returning professionals.  May sit for the CompTIA Security+ Certification and the CompTIA Linux+.

Specializations in Database & Program Developer and Cyber Security & Network Administration are available.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include entry level Information Technology positions.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

Placement Requirements: Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level English will be required to select appropriate EDE 10  or ENG 111 /EDE 11*  coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level math will be required to select appropriate MDE coursework in consultation with an advisor.

Program Note: This program can be completed with a combination of night and online classes.

Although this program is not designed for transfer, agreements with specific institutions may exist. Contact the Information Technology program head as listed on the program webpage.  Please do so early in your program.

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