This degree prepares students for employment in a variety of jobs, including work
as network and computer systems administrators, computer support specialists and data
base administrators, computer and network security, digital forensics and database
management.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the proper server operation procedures, maintenance procedures
and managing risk associated with real world networks. Students will demonstrate installing,
configuring and maintaining computer and mobile devices, including diagnosing, resolving
and documenting common hardware and software. Students will demonstrate and understanding
of ethical concern associated with information technology including access, reliability,
legal, ethical, and accuracy; identify types of computer crime; select, access, and
use appropriate sources.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
5 |
| CS/IS 112 |
Introduction to Programming Using JAVA |
3 |
| CS/IS 190 |
Introduction to Computer Networks |
3 |
| CS/IS 194 |
Information Technology Essentials |
4 |
| BUSAD 204 |
Customer Service Skills |
1 |
CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
|
| CS/IS 180 |
Systems Analysis |
3 |
| CS/IS 183 |
Digital Forensics Fundamentals |
3 |
| CS/IS 185 |
Database Management Systems |
3 |
| CS/IS 193 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity:Ethical Hacking |
3 |
| CS/IS 196 |
Advanced Networking: Security |
3 |
| CS/IS 197 |
Advanced Networking: Server Operations |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
22 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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