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Information Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Information Technology (IT) is designed to provide students with general skills in information technology foundations, including but not limited to database design and management, cyber security, cloud technology, computer architecture, network architecture, scripting and programming, and operating systems. Students will be prepared to pursue a variety of occupations within the IT industry, such as Network or Database Administrators, IT Project Managers or Systems Analysts, and Cyber Security Specialists.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Academic Plan
Information Technology (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
9302
Total credits required
120
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

The BAS in Information Technology is aligned to current Maricopa CCL and AAS awards and supports students seeking professional advancement.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of core IT foundation areas, the IT development life cycle, and current and emerging IT trends.
  2. Develop comprehensive project plans to improve business processes and eliminate security vulnerabilities.
  3. Apply appropriate ethical and legal guidelines when developing solutions for IT problems.
  4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills across all levels of the organization and to diverse audiences.
  5. Apply effective collaborative skills in diverse team environments.
  6. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to address business or end user needs with IT solutions.
  7. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Computer and Information Systems Managers

$151,490

Computer Systems Analysts

$105,510

Information Security Analysts

$106,360

* Wage information sourced from the . Updated May 2022.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
Gateway course CS 3
3
or
 or FYC or FYC 3
or
 or 1–3
or
or
 or or OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA or MA or MA 3–6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or 3
or
 or 3
or
 or 3
or
or
or
 or or or Choose two (2) of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. Recommend and . SB or SB or L or SB 3
or
 or FYC or FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
or
or
 or or 3
or
 or 3–4
3
L 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
3
or
or
 or or 3
Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area. HU 3
or
 or SG or SQ 4

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
3
or
or
or
 or or or Choose two (2) of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. Recommend and . SB or SB or L or SB 3
SQ 4
GE General Elective 0–3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
4
4
4
Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area. HU 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
4
3
or
GE		 or General Elective Complete a General Elective if SB has been met by two (2) of the following courses: , , or SB or None 3
GE General Elective 0–3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
4
4
GE General Elective 0–3
GE General Elective 0–3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
  • In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
    • Cultural [C] and
    • Global [G] or Historical [H]
  • Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Gateway course CS 3
or
 or FYC or FYC 3
or
 or 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
or
 or FYC or FYC 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
or
or
 or or OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area MA or MA or MA 3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or 3
3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or 3
or
 or 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
or
 or or 3
or
or
or
 or or or Choose two (2) of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. Recommend and . SB or SB or L or SB 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
 or 3–4
L 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area. HU 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
or
or
 or or 3
or
 or SG or SQ 4

Term 11

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 11
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
or
or
or
 or or or Choose two (2) of the following courses for a total of six (6) credits. Recommend and . SB or SB or L or SB 3

Term 12

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 12
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
SQ 4

Term 13

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 13
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
4
4

Term 14

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 14
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU 3
4

Term 15

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 15
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
3
3
GE General Elective 0–3

Term 16

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 16
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
4
or
GE		 or General Elective Complete a General Elective if SB has been met by two (2) of the following courses: , , or SB or None 3
GE General Elective 0–3

Term 17

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 17
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
4
4

Term 18

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 18
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GE General Elective 0–3
GE General Elective 0–3

General Electives

Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 120 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA = Mathematics
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SG = Natural Sciences General
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.