1. What degrees are offered for Information Systems Technology
   
   
2. What is the difference between the AAS degree in Information Systems Technology and the AS degree in Computer Science?
   
   
3. What are the four core Information Systems Technology courses?
   
   
4. Does TCC offer a Certificate program for Information Systems Technology?
   
   
5. Who do I contact for more information on the Information Systems Technology Programs?
   
   
6. After completing the required certifications for a particular field of study am I certified?
   
   
7. Can I use financial aid to pay for my certification courses or to take courses towards a certificate?
   
   
8. What is the difference between a career study program and a certificate?
   

1. What degrees are offered for Information Systems Technology?

Associate in Applied Science, which normally isn't transferable to a 4- year institution and an Associate in Science with a focus on computer science.

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2. What is the difference between the AAS degree in Information Systems Technology and the AS degree in Computer Science?

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology prepares students to be able to join the workforce at the end of their program. Students are prepared for an entry-level position such as junior programmers, web designers, technical support specialists and network support technicians. The AAS in Information Systems Technology offers 7different concentration areas, many of them leading to industry certifications in areas such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Networking Associate and Oracle Database Administrator.The Associate in Science degree with a concentration in Computer Science is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The AS in Computer Science is a more rigorous program mathematically, requiring two semesters of calculus and has a greater emphasis on theory and design.

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3. What are the four core Information Systems Technology courses?

Sixteen credits for the AAS degree in Information Systems Technology are:

ITN 106 Microcomputer Operating Systems *
ITP 100 Software Design


ITN 101 Introduction to Network Concepts **
ITN 107 Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting

The last 15 credits of IST Approved Electives must all come from one of the career study areas. This will give the student an area of concentration in which to concentrate their advanced courses. It is important to note that ITE 115 or the equivalent knowledge is considered a prerequisite to any program in IST.

*Students in the Database Specialist program should take ITN 171 instead of ITN 106.

**Students in the Web Development Specialist program should take ITE 130 instead of ITN 101.

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4. Does TCC offer a Certificate program for Information Systems Technology?

Yes, TCC offers a certificate program for Information Systems Technology.
For more information go to http://www.tcc.edu/academics/programs/ot/bt/ist.htm

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5. Who do I contact for more information on the Information Systems Technology Programs?

Email: ITBusiness@tcc.edu
Phone Numbers
Dean: Carolyn McLellan 757-822-7373
Assistant: Barbara Blanchard 757-822-7373

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6. After completing the required certifications for a particular field of study am I certified?
No, the courses that TCC offer only prepare you for the certification exams.

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7. Can I use financial aid to pay for my certification courses or to take courses in a career study program?
Yes, but you have to be a degree-seeking student.

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8. What is the difference between a career study program and a certificate?

The career studies programs fold into the certificate program, which adds some general education course work along with an introduction to the business world. The certificate is best suited for individuals who have substantial work experience in a related field.

The college offers a number of Career Studies Certificate programs, which are designed to provide individuals with job-entry skills in a short period of time. These career studies programs provide individuals who are already employed new skills in specific occupational-technical fields and for credentialing examinations. The programs have from nine to twenty-nine credits. In addition, the credits for most of the career studies programs can be applied to an associate in applied sciences degree program.

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