CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term Fall 2003 [2003*03] Curriculum Program Title Information Systems Code A25260 Concentration (not applicable) Curriculum Description The Information Systems curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible program, designed to meet community information systems needs. Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, and related business topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard information systems. Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry- level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Duties may include systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation. Curriculum Requirements* I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs. II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (see back of page for Major Hours requirements) *Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
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CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2003[2003*03]
Curriculum Program Title
Information Systems Code A25260
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Information Systems curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible program, designed to meet community information systems needs.
Course work includes computer systems terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database, data communications/networking, and related business topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard information systems.
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of computer-related, entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training. Duties may include systems maintenance and troubleshooting, support and training, and business applications design and implementation.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (see back of page for Major Hours requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program
64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 07/17/98, Revised 04/05/00; Revised 08/15/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 03/03/04; Revised 11/17/04.
CURRENT Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.
Business. Select one:ACC 111 Financial Accounting 3 SHCACC 115 College Accounting 4 SHCACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct 4 SHCACC 170 Technical Accounting 3 SHCBUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 SHCBUS 151 People Skills 3 SHCBUS 152 Human Relations 3 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (not applicable)
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 07/17/98, Revised 04/05/00; Revised 08/15/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 03/03/04; Revised 11/17/04.
Information Systems A25260 (continued)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 07/17/98, Revised 04/05/00; Revised 08/15/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 03/03/04; Revised 11/17/04.
CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Spring 2003[2003*01]
Curriculum Program Title
Computer Programming Code A25130
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Computer Programming curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business operations.
Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures, using appropriate languages and software. The primary emphasis of the curriculum is hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.
Graduates should qualify for employment in business, industry, and government organizations as programmers, programmer trainees, programmer/analysts, software developers, computer operators, systems technicians, database specialists, computer specialists, software specialists, or information systems managers.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses, which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (See back of page for Major Hour requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program
64-76 36-48 12-18
CURRENT Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on October 16, 1998; Revised 2/26/01; Revised 8/15/01; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 9/13/02; Revised 3/3/04; Revised 11/17/04.
CIS 247 Operating System- DOS/VSE 3 SHCcontinued on next
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on October 16, 1998; Revised 2/26/01; Revised 8/15/01; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 9/13/02; Revised 3/3/04; Revised 11/17/04.
CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2003[2003*03]
Curriculum Program Title
Database Management Code A25150
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Database Management curriculum prepares graduates for employment with organizations that use database management system software to process, manage, and communicate information. Additionally, the curriculum provides the student with a foundation to begin professional certification with Microsoft or ORACLE database programs.
Course work includes terminology and design, database administration, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, database programming and tools, and related topics. Studies will provide experience for students to implement, support and manage industry standard database systems.
Graduates should qualify for a wide variety of database and computer related entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement with increasing experience and ongoing training.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (see back of page for Major Hours requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program
64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2002; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 3/3/04.
CURRENT Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.
Required Courses:ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct 4 SHCCIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 SHCCIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 3 SHCCIS 130 Survey of Operating Systems 3 SHCCIS 152 Database Concepts & Apps 3 SHCCIS 153 Database Applications 3 SHCCIS 154 Database Utilization 2 SHCCIS 157 Database Programming I 3 SHCCIS 286 Systems Analysis & Designs 3 SHCCSC 139 Visual BASIC Programming 3 SHCNET 110 Data Comm/Networking 3 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:
ACC, CIS, COE, CSC, ECO, HPC, ITN, NET and **SPA
** This prefix is limited to a maximum of 3 SHC
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2002; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 3/3/04.
CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2001[2001*03]
Curriculum Program Title
Networking Technology Code A25340
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting local- and wide-area networks. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide for data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.
Course work includes design, installation, configuration, and management of local- and wide-area network hardware and software. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in the use of network management software and the use of hardware such as bridges and routers.
Graduates may find employment in entry-level jobs as local area network managers, network operators, network analysts, and network technicians. Graduates may also be qualified to take certification examinations for various network products, depending on their local program.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (see back of page for Major Hours requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit in 64-76 36-48 12-18
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Program
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 5/17/02.
CURRENT Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.
Courses required for the diploma are designated with *30 SHC 18 SHC
Required Courses:* NET 110 Data Com/Networking 3 SHC* NET 120 Network Install/Admin I 3 SHC* NET 220 Network Install/Admin II 3 SHC* NET 230 Wide Area Networking 3 SHC* NET 240 Network Design 3 SHC
NET 250 Advanced Networks I 3 SHCNET 251 Advanced Networks II 3 SHCNET 260 Internet Development & Support 3 SHCNET 280 Networking Project 3 SHC
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:
BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, NET, **SPA and TNE
** This prefix is limited to a maximum of 3 SHC
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 5/17/02.
CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 1999[1999*03]
Curriculum Program Title
Internet Technologies Code A25290
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Internet Technologies curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to disseminate information via the Internet internally, externally, and/or globally. The curriculum will prepare students to create and implement these services.
Course work includes computer and Internet terminology and operations, logic, operating systems, database and data communications/networking, and related topics. Studies will provide opportunities for students to implement, support, and customize industry-standard Internet technologies.
Graduates should qualify for career opportunities as webmasters, Internet and intranet administrators, Internet applications specialists, Internet programmers and Internet technicians. Government institutions, industries, and other organizations employ individuals who possess the skills taught in this curriculum.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (see back of page for Major Hours requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program
64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on May 21, 1999; Revised 02/21/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02, Revised 06/15/04.
CURRENT Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration. A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.
Internet Technologies A25290AAS Diploma Certificat
Required Courses:CIS 172 Intro. to the Internet 3 SHCCSC 160 Intro. to Internet Programming 3 SHCITN 140 Web Development Tools 3 SHCITN 150 Internet Protocols 3 SHCNET 110 Data Comm. Networking 3 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on May 21, 1999; Revised 02/21/01; SBCC Revised 05/17/02, Revised 06/15/04.
CURRENT CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2003[2003*03]
Curriculum Program Title
Information Systems Security Code A25270
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.
Course work includes networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, attack methodology, and industry best practices to protect data communications.
Graduates should be prepared for employment as security administrators. Additionally, they will acquire the skills that allow them to pursue security certifications.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses, which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (see back of page for Major Hours requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program
64-76 36-48 12-18
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRENT Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses, which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12-semester hours credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9 semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.
Information Systems Security A25270AAS Diploma Certificat
CIS 173 Network Theory 3 SHCCIS 282 Network Technology 3 SHCNET 110 Data Comm/Networking 3 SHC
Networking Management. Select one:CIS 174 Network System Manager I 3 SHCCIS 175 Network Management I 3 SHCCIS 245 Oper Sys - Multi-user 3 SHCNET 120 Network Install/Admin I 3 SHC
Operating Systems. Select one:CIS 246 Operating System – UNIX 3 SHCNET 145 Introduction to Linux 3 SHC
Operating System Administration. Select one:CIS 279 UNIX System Admin 3 SHCNET 155 Linux System Administration 3 SHC
Continued on next page
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on February 21, 2002; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 3/26/03.
Information Systems Security A25270 (Continued)B. CONCENTRATION (not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:
CCT, CIS, CJC, COE, CSC, ITN, NET, **SPA, and TNE
** This prefix is limited to a maximum of 3 SHC
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on February 21, 2002; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 3/26/03.
CURRENT-FYICURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2003[2003*03]
Curriculum Program Title
Information Systems Code A2526D
Concentration Network Administration and Support
Curriculum Description
Network Administration and Support is a concentration under the curriculum title of Information Systems. This curriculum prepares students to install and support networks and develops strong analytical skills and extensive computer knowledge.
Course work includes extensive hands-on experience with networks. Classes cover media types, topologies, and protocols with installation and support of hardware and software, troubleshooting network and computer problems, and administrative responsibilities.
Graduates should qualify for positions such as: LAN/PC administrator, microcomputer support specialist, network control operator, communications technician/analyst, network/computer consultant, and information systems specialist. Graduates should be prepared to sit for certification exams, which can result in industry-recognized credentials.
Curriculum Requirements*
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses, which offer specific job knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in a degree or diploma program up to a maximum of 8 semester hours and in a certificate program up to a maximum of 2 semester hours. (See back of page for Major Hour requirements)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may require other subjects or courses to complete graduation requirements. These requirements may include electives, orientation, study skills courses, or other graduation requirements.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Total Semester Hours Credit in Program
64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on February 21, 2002; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; Revised 3/26/03.
CURRENT-FYI Major Hours
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses, which are required for each curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12-semester hour credit from required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9-semester hours credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science degree and diploma curriculum programs up to a maximum of 8 semester hours credit and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours credit.Information Systems/Network Administration and Support A2526D
