AAS Information Technology
Programme Description
This degree programme essentially comprises the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology can exit with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology once they have completed the prescribed list of courses below. Graduates at the associate level in information technology will be prepared for technician or technologist entry level positions in the job market such as back office support technicians, end-user support personnel and Assistant IT teachers.
Requirements
Five (5) CSEC / GCE O’Level certification, High school diploma or equivalentCompleted application form.Minimum GPA (if applicable).Personal statement or essay (for some programmes)
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in the Major | ITEC 120 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 122 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 133 | Programming I | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 229 | Human and Computer Interface Design | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 240 | Web Page Design | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 250 | Computer Networks, Architecture and Protocol | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 260 | Information Security Standards and Control | 3 |
| Course in the Major | ITEC 270 | Database Design I | 3 |
| Total Credits for Required Courses in the Major | 24 | ||
| Specialization Course | ITEC 115 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 124 | Operating Systems Platforms | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 225 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 235 | Object Oriented Programming I | 3 |
| Specialization Course | ITEC 244 | Internet Technology | 3 |
| Total Credits in IT Specialization | 15 | ||
| Support Course | GRDE 128 | Introduction to Commercial Design | 3 |
| Support Course | MATH 118 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| Total Support Course Credits | 6 | ||
| Elective Courses in the Major | Free Elective Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits from Free Elective Courses | 4 | ||
| Core Curriculum Course | WRIT 117 | Fundamentals of Writing | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | COMM 118 | Communication in the Workplace | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | LIBS 130 | Fundamental Research Skills | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | MATH 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Core Curriculum Course | FYEC 100 | First Year Experience Course | 3 |
| Total Core Curriculum Credits | 15 |
