Information Systems and Technology, A.S.
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Program Description
The two-year pre-major AS in Information Systems and Technology program provides training for students seeking to complete general education requirements and develop foundational skills in programming, database, web application design, system administration, computer architecture, data communication, and security. Graduates of this program obtain temporary employment and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or Information Technology for more advanced education.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 31 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 29 Credits | |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
| or CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software | 3 |
| or IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | |
| IT 2600 | Data Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| or CS 2600 | Computer Networks I | |
| CYBR 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Complete any 1000-level, or higher, courses | 5 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above with a minimum 2.5 GPA in all discipline core and elective courses with no grade lower than a "C-."
- Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| SOC/ Beh Distribution | 3 | |
| History Distribution | 3 | |
| INFO 1200 or CS 1400 | Computer Programming I for IS IT or Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 2600 or CS 2600 | Data Communication Fundamentals or Computer Networks I | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| CYBR 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing * or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts |
3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra * | 4 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX * | 3 |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals * | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing * | 3 |
| Social Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| History | 3 | |
| INFO 1200 or CS 1400 |
Computer Programming I for IS IT * or Fundamentals of Programming |
3 |
| IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software * | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
| INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals * | 3 |
| IT 2600 or CS 2600 |
Data Communication Fundamentals or Computer Networks I |
3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| CYBR 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
- Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
- Develop foundational knowledge of software, systems, and computing necessary for study at the bachelor's degree level.
Computer and information systems managers
- Total Positions613,500
- Field Growth17.4%
- Median Salary$169,510
- Average Openings54.7
Computer systems analysts
- Total Positions527,200
- Field Growth10.7%
- Median Salary$103,800
- Average Openings37.3
Computer and information research scientists
- Total Positions36,600
- Field Growth25.6%
- Median Salary$145,080
- Average Openings3.4
Computer network architects
- Total Positions177,800
- Field Growth13.4%
- Median Salary$129,840
- Average Openings12.3
Database administrators
- Total Positions80,500
- Field Growth8.2%
- Median Salary$101,510
- Average Openings5.3
Database architects
- Total Positions61,400
- Field Growth10.8%
- Median Salary$134,700
- Average Openings4.2
Network and computer systems administrators
- Total Positions335,400
- Field Growth-2.6%
- Median Salary$95,360
- Average Openings16.4
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
- Total Positions205,000
- Field Growth11.8%
- Median Salary$101,800
- Average Openings15.0
Web and digital interface designers
- Total Positions128,600
- Field Growth7.9%
- Median Salary$98,540
- Average Openings9.9
Computer occupations, all other
- Total Positions470,900
- Field Growth10.8%
- Median Salary$104,920
- Average Openings34.8
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
- Total Positions45,000
- Field Growth6.1%
- Median Salary$96,430
- Average Openings3.7