This degree is the third stage of the statewide IT Technician pathway and equips students
with the advanced IT skills required of an IT Technician. As student’s complete coursework,
they are encouraged to complete the aligned industry valued certifications such as
CompTIA Linux+, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), and the Certified
Ethical Hacker (CEH). Students who have completed Stage I and II of the IT Technician
pathway along with this stage are prepared for positions such as Computer Systems
Analysts, Information Security Analysts, Network and Computer Systems Administrators,
and IT wholesale/retail supervisory positions.
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: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate system and
network administration concepts; and understand and demonstrate Cyber Security concepts
and their integration into Business Operations.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 106 |
Written Business Communications |
3 |
| BUSAD 204 |
Customer Service Skills |
1 |
| CABOT 260 |
Beginning Microsoft Office Applications |
4 |
| CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
5 |
| CS/IS 174 |
UNIX/LINUX Systems Administration |
4 |
| CS/IS 186 |
Workstation Security and Support |
3 |
| CS/IS 187 |
Advanced Topics in IT |
3 |
| CS/IS 190 |
Introduction to Computer Networks |
3 |
| CS/IS 193 |
Introduction to Cybersecurity: Ethical Hacking |
3 |
| CS/IS 194 |
Information Technology Essentials |
4 |
| CS/IS 196 |
Advanced Networking Security |
3 |
| CS/IS 197 |
Advanced Networking:Server Operations |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
42 |
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 |
| 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. |
