Technology Studies: Computer Engineering Technology, AS (CETC-AS-COT)

THIS IS A PREVIEW. Curriculum changes for 2025-2026 can continue until the final publication of the Catalog on July 1, 2025.

The Computer Information Technology (CIT) degree program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded technical foundation and offer options in which they can concentrate their skills in either software development or networking. For students who enter the program without a firm grasp on a career direction, the program’s core gives a broad range of subject areas that the students can experience before formalizing their concentration.

In addition to meeting the Technology Studies outcomes students in this option will:

• Develop the ability to analyze, develop, and design code through knowledge and comprehension of information systems concepts and skills.
• Develop the strategic and critical thinking skills through development of the ability to identify, gather, measure summarize, verify, analyze, design, develop and test programs and hardware design.
• Develop the ability to identify and solve unstructured problems in unfamiliar setting and exercise judgment based on facts.
• Develop communication through development of proficiency in oral/written/electronic communication skills and the development of the ability to explain programming concepts and code and related technical issues to others.
• Develop leadership skill through the development of the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team, including organization, control, and assessment of group-based work, and provide leadership when appropriate.
• Develop the skills to apply current technology, analyze business problems, and design and develop software and solve technical issues; apply word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email, and collaborative software skills in a professional context.
• Develop the skills to communicate using network technologies, access information via internet, and understand information integrity and security issues