The bachelor of technology degree in information technology-applications software development at Alfred State College is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as IT professionals with a special emphasis in programming and database applications. A four-course sequence in database application is provided. The programming language sequence includes modern languages such as VB.NET, Java, and C++. In addition, students receive a sound foundation in Web development, networking, and microcomputer systems. Additional upper-level courses are provided in management, oral and written communication, and business. A full semester internship is included.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the information technology-applications software developement program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.
Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 1910, (215) 662-5606 and an internal review is conducted every five years.
Articulation agreements for many community colleges in Western New York are being developed. It is possible, with careful selection of courses, to transfer from a variety of associate degrees including computer information systems, information technology, computer science, and others.
Articulation agreements have been established with many community colleges and additional agreements will be developed within the next year. It is possible, with careful selection of courses, to transfer from a variety of associate degrees including computer information systems, information technology, computer science, and others. Upon completion of the bachelor's degree, students will be prepared to pursue a graduate degree in information technology. The computer information systems degree (AAS) at Alfred State College is especially well suited for transfer into this degree at the junior level.
Organizations of all types and sizes need computer professionals. The primary employment field includes database administrators, programmers, and systems analysts. Due to the solid foundation in other areas, graduates will not be limited to these areas; thus, the job opportunities are wide and numerous. They include network support, project managers, user support, Web developers, IT managers, technical sales, and technical support staff, to name a few.
IT majors can expect to take between 15 to 18 credits a semester. With labs, students can expect to spend about 20 hours in formal classroom or lab instruction a week. Out-of-class work will account for another 20 to 30 hours but is dependent upon the student. Average class size is under 25 with many under 20.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 1023 | Intro to Information Tech | 3 |
| CISY | 1111 | IT Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CISY | 1113 | Intro to Computer Prog | 3 |
| ACCT | 1124 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | College Algebra or above | 3 |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 4103 | Visual Prog & Dev | 3 |
| CISY | 2143 | Microcomputer Systems I | 3 |
| LITR | 2603 | Intro To Literature*** | 3 |
| ECON | xxx3 | Economics * | 3 |
| MATH | 2153 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| xxx3 | Open Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 4033 | Networking I | 3 |
| CISY | 2153 | Database Applications & Programming 1 | 3 |
| CISY | 3223 | Web Page Development | 3 |
| xxx3 | Social Science Elective** | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 4063 | Systems Analysis | 3 |
| BUAD | 3153 | Fund of Management | 3 |
| SPCH | 1083 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| xxx3 | Professional Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| Fifth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 6503 | Object Oriented Prog | 3 |
| BUAD | 5003 | Mgt Communications | 3 |
| xxx3 | Concentration Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Open Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | |||
| Sixth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BUAD | 5023 | Human Resource Mgt OR | |
| CISY | 3233 | Human Computer Int OR | |
| CISY | 3723 | Essentials of Info Security | 3 |
| CISY | 7003 | Project Management | 3 |
| CISY | 5403 | Database Concepts | 3 |
| xxx3 | Concentration Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Open Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Upper Level Prof Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Seventh Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 8503 | Applied Database Management | 3 |
| CISY | 8603 | Seminar in Critical Issues in Info Technology | 3 |
| COMP | 5703 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| xxx3 | Upper Level Lib Arts Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Open Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Upper Level Prof Elective | 3 | |
| 18 | |||
| Eighth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 8712 | Information Technology Internship**** | 12 |
| 12 | |||
* Or other Social Science elective to be selected from Social Science general education list (for example: sociology, psychology), as approved by adviser.
** Social Science elective to be selected from American History, Western Civilization, or Other World Civilization general education list.
*** Other literature courses may be selected, as approved by adviser.
**** GPA of 2.5 or higher required in major courses; internship is student initiated.
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.