Information Technology, Associate of Science

Computer Science, Mathematics and Science

College of Professional Studies
Queens Campus

Overview

The central goal of the A.S. degree in Information Technology in the College of Professional Studies is to prepare students either to enter the job market or to move on to a 4-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s.

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Admission

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Courses

Core Requirements			39 credits
ACC	1007	Fundamentals of Accounting I	3
ACC	1008	Fundamentals of Accounting II	3
DNY	1000C	Discover New York	3
ENG	1000C	English Composition	3
ENG	1100C	Literature in Global Context	3
HIS	1000C	Emergence of a Global Society	3
MTH	1007	College Algebra and Trignometry	3
MTH	1008*	Matrix Methods	3
MTH	1021*	Introduction to Statistics	3
PHI	1000C	Philosophy of the Human Person	3
PHI	3000C	Metaphysics	3
SCI	1000C	Scientific Inquiry	3
THE	1000C	Perspectives on Christianity- A Catholic Approac	3
Major Area Requirements			18 credits
CUS	1103	Spreadsheet and Database	3
CUS	1104	Presentation Graphics	3
CUS	1115	Computer Programing Fundamentals I	3
CUS	1116	Computer Programing Fundamentals II	3

3 additional credits selected from:

CUS	1126	Introduction to Data Structures
CUS	1147	Business Driven Technology
CUS	1165	Database Management Systems
CUS	1172	HTML and Java Script
NET	1001	Data Communications
General Elective

3 credits selected under the guidance of
an advisor

* Qualified students may elect to substitute MTH 1009 and/or 1013.

Students completing the A.S. degree in information systems may continue for another two years to complete the B.S. degree in information systems.

Career Outcomes

The program will prepare students to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and processes of computer systems, communications systems, and applications software.

Discuss the logical and theoretical foundations of information technology and the way these foundations are applied in practice.
Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of basic concepts and principles relating to computer science, communications technology, and applications software.

Apply information systems principles and practices to solve a variety of technical problems.

Identify and analyze criteria and specifications appropriate to given technical problems, and plan strategies for their solution.
Integrate and apply appropriate theory, practices, and tools for the specification, design, implementation, and evaluation of computer-based systems to solve technical problems.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and communication skills required in a technical environment.