Program Description:
The Information Technology program is a career-laddered, competency-based program that provides training in the use and support of business-related computer systems, data communication networks (including local area networks), and the development of business computer information systems programs using procedural, event-driven and object-oriented programming techniques.
The program includes a combination of business, computer, and information technology courses. Campus-based computer and networking projects, faculty supervised laboratories, and workplace internships provide hands-on experience designed to prepare students for positions in computer support, programming, network administration, or systems development in a business information technology system. The program focuses on computers and information technology as tools to solve business problems.
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Program Prerequisites:
- Placement into English 102
- Placement into Math 103
Industry Related Credentials:
Certain IT courses also help to prepare you to take the following industry certification exams:
Cost and time commitment:
- Cost per credit: $131
- Total number of credits 60
- Approximate total program tuition costs: $7,869
- Estimated program length: 2 years (based on 15-18 credits per semester)
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Recommended College Courses during High School:
The courses listed below are recommended for high school students to complete through a dual credit program such as Early College when in high school. These courses meet degree requirements for the Hawaii Community College IT program.
General Academic Courses:
- ENG 100: Composition I
- *Prerequisite - “C” or better in ENG 21 or plancement into ENG 102, AND “C” or better in ENG 22 or placement into ENG 100
- MATH 103: College Algebra
- *Prerequisite - “C” or better in MATH 82X or placement into MATH 103, AND “C” or better in ENG 20 or placement into ENG 21 or 22
Program Specific Courses:
- ICS 101: Digital tools for the informational world
- *Prerequisite - None
- ICS 111: Introduction to Computer Science I
- *Prerequisite - “C” or better in ICS 101
*Prerequisites are courses or other background that must be completed PRIOR to enrollment. Prerequisites are REQUIRED for registration. Please contact program coordinator or advisor for information on placement into courses as there are multiple methods of placement per campus.
Transfer Agreements (Articulation)*:
Students who complete the Associate of Science degree in IT may apply to transfer to the following programs via a transfer agreement with the 4-year university programs listed below.
Transfer agreements (also known as Articulation Agreements) are individual agreements between programs that facilitate a smooth transition from 2-year associate degree programs to 4-year bachelor degree programs.