Program Overview
The Associate in Science Degree in Information Technology is designed to provide students with the skills necessary for a position in the vast field of information technology. Within the Information Technology program there are two pathways: Technical Support and Cybersecurity Defense.
The technical support pathway prepares students for the following positions:
- Help Desk Technician
- System Administrator
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Writer
- Customer Support
The Cybersecurity Defense pathway prepares students for the following positions:
- IT Security Administrator
- Incident Responder
- Cloud Security
- Security Specialist
Direct Program Contact Info
Diane Fallier
Professor and Program Coordinator, Computer Networking/Cybersecurity
603.578.8900 ext 1644
dfallier@ccsnh.edu
Course Sequencing
First Year - Fall Semester
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
4
0
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
Behavioral Social Science or Non-Behavioral Social Science Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
First Year - Spring Semester
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
2
2
3
CSCN150N or Elective in Major*
+
3
Quantitative Literacy Elective
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
17
Second Year - Fall Semester
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
2
2
3
CSCN219N or Elective in Major*
+
3
3
0
3
Natural or Physical Science Elective (w lab)
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
Second Year - Spring Semester
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Elective in Major for Information Technology
+
3
-
4
Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective
+
3
CSCN290N or CSCN286N or CSCN245N
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
12-13
Total Credits
61
Estimated Cost of Program (Tuition Only)
In-State
$14,030
New England Regional
$21,045
Out-Of-State
$30,805
Program Outcomes
Upon the completion of the degree in Information Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Design, assemble, configure, and troubleshoot desktop and laptop computers using Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Perform configuration on basic network devices for wired and wireless networks.
- Monitor for signs of intrusion and handle incident responses. (Cybersecurity Defense pathway only)
- Create basic configuration scripts (python, bash, bat).
- Describe the function of the major AWS services and use the AWS console for basic configuration tasks.
- Discuss network security monitoring data collection and analysis. (Cybersecurity Defense pathway only)
- Apply critical thinking skills to resolve troubleshooting and security issues.
In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.
