INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - APPLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Center and South Campuses

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following five specialties: Applications Professional, IT Professional, Networking Specialist, Programming, and Web Programming.

Please contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

Today's knowledge workers need to know how to take data and transform it into useful information that enhances productivity in the workplace. The Information Technology - Applications Professional program emphasizes software applications and communication skills required in business. The program focus is on developing expert-level application skills with special emphasis on enhancing critical thinking and decision-making capabilities while being sufficiently prepared for professional certification (Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)). In addition to becoming proficient in the use of software applications, the program also emphasizes the development of effective communications skills so important in business today. Students will create focused, concise, thorough, applicable reports and proposals that include a specific level of critical detail used in the decision making process. Additionally, the program provides coverage of critical content management, compliance, and legislative issues that business is required to comply with in today's increasingly regulated world.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 62 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component.........................................................minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses................................................................................................none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology -  Applications Professional

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - IT PROFESSIONAL
Center and South Campuses

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following five specialties: Applications Professional, IT Professional, Networking Specialist, Programming, and Web Programming.

Please contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

The Information Technology - IT Professional program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in today's Information Technology environment. The program will give the student a background in windows-based applications (word processing spreadsheet applications, presentations, database management), web design, programming, and networking. The program will give the student the broad background in computers necessary for business, industry, and government job environments.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 62 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component..................................................... minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses ........................................................................................... 0 to 2 sem hrs

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology - IT Professional

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST
Center and South Campuses

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following five specialties: Applications Professional, IT Professional, Networking Specialist, Programming, and Web Programming.

Please contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

The Information Technology - Networking Specialist program is aimed at preparing students for positions in the Networking Industry. The student may select one of the following options: Network Administration Professional, Cisco Network Professional, or Network Security Professional. The Network Administration Professional option focuses on operating systems, wired and wireless networking technologies, network security, and troubleshooting techniques necessary for network administration. The Cisco Network Professional option focuses on the Cisco Networking Academy, preparation for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam, wired and wireless networking technologies, network security, and troubleshooting techniques necessary to enter the Networking industry as a Cisco professional. The Network Security Professional option focuses entirely on Information Assurance issues, techniques, and policy as they relate to computer and information systems. Each option within the Networking Specialist program prepares the student for industry certifications. For further information, contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - CISCO NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
(Minimum 63 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component .................................................... minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses ........................................................................................... none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Cisco Network Professional

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - NETWORK ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL
(Minimum 67 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component .................................................. minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses .......................................................................................... none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Network Administration Professional

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - NETWORK SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
(Minimum 70 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component .................................................... minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses ........................................................................................... none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Network Security Professional 

E. Skill Specific Certificates

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Cisco CCNA Networking

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Information Assurance

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Microsoft MCSA

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PROGRAMMING

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following five specialties: Applications Professional, IT Professional, Networking Specialist, Programming, and Web Programming.

Please contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

The Information Technology - Programming program is aimed at preparing students for entry-level positions as programmers. Students who complete this sequence will be qualified to enter careers in which they function as a systems analyst (trainee) or a business applications programmer.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 62 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component.................................................... minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses.......................................................................................... 0 to 1 sem hrs

D. Certificate Option

A Certificate in Information Technology - Programming will be awarded to students successfully completing the courses in Part A (43-44 Sem Hrs).

E. Skill Specific Certificates

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - C++ Programming

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - VB Programming

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Java Programming

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - C# Programming

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology -  Database Programming

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PROGRAMMING FOR ELECTRONIC GAMES
Center and South Campuses

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following five specialties: Applications Professional, IT Professional, Networking Specialist, Programming, and Web Programming.

Please contact the program advisor at 445-7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

The Information Technology - Programming for Electronic Games program will allow students who are interested in programming techniques used in the electronic gaming industry to gain critical base line skills in techniques involved in the programming of electronic games and simulation applications. Students will learn about trends and career opportunities in the electronic games industry. Students will learn skills necessary to become viable developers in a myriad of programming fields. These skills may be applied in the advertising industry which has realized the value of electronic games to assist in the marketing of products and services. There has been an explosion of internet based games in a race to capture customer loyalty and persistence, games that have been developed using object oriented programming, Flash and games development tools utilizing Uniform Modeling Language (UML).

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 64 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component.................................................. minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses dependant on the transfer institution. Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

• Group II requirement is met by successfully completing MATH-1420.

C. Elective Courses ...................................................................................... none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology - Programming for Electronic Games

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - WEB SITE PROGRAMMING
Center and South Campuses

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following five specialties: Applications Professional, IT Professional, Networking Specialist, Programming, and Web Programming.

Please contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

Certifications: Web Master and Web Developer

These combined areas are aimed at preparing students for positions in service, support, and program development for the World Wide Web, Corporate Internet and/or Intranet. Students who complete the Information Technology - Web Site programming degree will have sufficient training to sit for one or both of the following certifications: iNet Web Certification, CIW Associate Certificate, JavaScript, Web languages Perl and Application Developer.

Graduates will have the skills necessary to serve the industry in positions ranging from Web Master, Web Development Specialist, Intranet/Internet implementers, and E-commerce site builder.

Certified WEB MASTERS possess the skills and knowledge critical to establishing and maintaining an effective presence on the Web. They are able to design the interface between the data storage component and the user, creating dynamic, data rich web pages; add interactivity and graphics to their pages using JavaScript or VBScript; and carry out secure electronic commerce.

Certified WEB DEVELOPERS (Internet/Intranet) possess the knowledge and skills needed to take full advantage of Internet services and resources. They know how to implement Internet technologies to gain full access to the Internet and set up a corporate intranet. They also know how to develop and establish dynamic Web sites, develop content-rich intranets and secure Web communications and web sites.

The web certification program is valuable for developers, Webmasters, Intranet/Internet specialists and others responsible for developing and maintaining their organization's web site. In addition, web developers, system and network administrators, technical staff, security specialists and those who want to take full advantage of Intranet/Internet resources and services for business applications will benefit from completing degree requirements.

Technology Requirements

Because this program is for eventual certification of Web Masters and Web Developers, it is designed to be offered online. In addition to the basic equipment and software required for traditional online classes, participants will be required to install curriculum specific software such as Personal Web Server, Visual Studio.Net, Java, Netscape Communicator and Composer, and Dreamweaver. Each of these packages are available at very deeply discounted pricing for students, some are free, or are available as a 60-90 day trial offer or as fully functioning programs shipped with textbooks. Texts and supplemental resource guides and programming manuals have been carefully chosen so as to reduce out-of-pocket expense for students.

WEB SPECIALIST Option

Students completing the Web Development or Web Master Degree program are eligible to complete 24 hours in MACA Web Design courses to earn a Web Specialist Degree.

iNet and CIW Industry Certifications

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 64 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses