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Computer and Information Technology, A.A.S.  - Suspended.  Currently not accepting applications.

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Although successful completion of the Computer and Information Technology (C.I.T.) program prepares the student for employment within the dynamic computer, electronic information and technology areas, the program is specifically designed to maximize transferability into the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) at Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN.  This degree also articulates to Moorhead State University, Moorhead, MN and Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN. Students are encouraged to consult with counselors, faculty and/or advisors at Minnesota West and the transfer institution of their choice.


COURSE # COURSE TITLE CREDITS
Composition I 3
College Algebra 3
Fundamentals of Physics 4
Public Speaking 3
  Select a minimum of 3 credits from the following:  
US History to 1865 4
US History from 1865 4
Introduction to Geography 3
Introduction to Physical Geography 4
Introduction to Political Science 3
American Government and Politics 3
Environmental Politics 3
State and Local Government 3
Introduction to Psychology 4
  Select a minimum of 3 credits from the following:  
Art History 3
Art History II 3
Early Western Civilization 3
Modern Western Civilization 3
Introduction to Literature 3
Early American Literature 3
Modern American Literature 3
Introduction to Ethical Theory 1
General Applied Ethics 1
  Required Core Courses  
CLI/PowerShell 1
Introduction to Networking 4
PC Maintenance & Repair Hardware 3
PC Maintenance & Repair Software 3
Windows Client Server 4
Info. Technology Customer Service 2
Internship  OR 1-8
Technology Capstone Seminar 1
Composition: Technical Writing 3
Computer Applications 1 3
Visual Basic Programming 4
Java Programming 4
Java Programming II 4
  Select one of the following courses:  
Fundamentals of Programming I 4
Calculus I** 4
                             TOTAL CREDITS 60

Notes:
*Baccalaureate admission requires a 2.50 or higher GPA in core courses; to include a recommended minimum of a "B" in CSCI 2250 and a minimum of a "C" in CSCI 2255.
**If not completed within A.A.S., additional mathematics will be required at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Updated: pp 5/24/2022