Program Overview
Computer Information Technology - Computer Forensics Specialty Option
Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047 https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/computer-information-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 22DC The Computer Information Technology degree is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed for employment in the field of computer technology. The degree provides three specialty options: Computer Forensics, Network Administration and Security, and Web Programming. All three specialty options share a common core of general education and introductory computer courses. Each specialty option has its own unique core of courses and electives. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
Recommended Plan of StudyFirst Semester | | 14 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 | course | Linux Operating System | 3 | course | Introduction to Computers | 3 | course | Operating Systems for A+ Certification | 3 | course | CCNAI: Introduction to Networks | 3 | Second Semester | | 15-17 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Introduction to Programming | 3 | course | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 | course | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 | course | College Algebra or other higher level MTH elective | 3-5 | course | PC Hardware Fundamentals | 3 | Summer Semester | | 3 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | English Composition I | 3 | Third Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Comprehensive Spreadsheets or | | course | Comprehensive Database | 3 | course | Web Page Development | 3 | course * | World Humanities of 20/21 Century or other Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | course | Ethical Hacking | 3 | course | Cybersecurity Analyst | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 16-18 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course * | Principles of Microeconomics or other Social Science Elective | 3 | course * | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 | course | Communication Skills or | | course | Fundamentals of Speech or | | course | Interviewing Practices | 3 | course | Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge | 3 | | Computer Forensics Elective * (see list below) | 4-6 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree (Specialty Option: Computer Forensics) | 63-66 | Computer Forensics Elective Options | | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | course | Introduction to Criminology | 3 | course | Principles of Criminal Investigation | 3 | course | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 | course | Criminal Procedural Law | 3 |
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^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
* Recommended course but check with your transfer institution.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising contact your Academic Success Advisor or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This program has been corrected to clarify all available course options for students. Please see the Addendum for all program updates. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to an Academic Success Advisor for more information.