IT Concentrations: 15 Hours
Network Technologies & Administration
Select Five From the Following Courses
The Network Technologies & Administration concentration educates students in the use
of current concepts and technologies of networking. Students will learn to analyze the
needs of organizations, communicate the needs to the users, and then design and build
networks to meet those needs. Graduates will be prepared for positions in networking or
systems administration.
ITEC 3325 Windows System Administration
ITEC 3328 Linux Systems Administration
ITEC 4242 Database Administration
ITEC 4285 Web Server Administration
ITEC 4321 Forensics/Data Recovery
ITEC 4324 Wireless Technologies
ITEC 4329 Data Communications
ITEC 4370 Virtual Computing
ITEC 4421 Network Security
…and other courses in this area as approved by the Dean
Information Assurance and Security
Select Five From the Following Courses
ITEC 4242 Database Administration
The Information Assurance and Security concentration involves detecting, reporting,
and responding to cyber threats, making encryption codes to securely pass information
between systems, and taking appropriate measures to ensure the security of valuable
information. Students will learn about digital evidence, computer crime and law, and
server and network security important to law enforcement, forensic science, and
information systems security.
ITEC 4285 Web Server Administration
ITEC 4321 Forensics/Data Recovery
ITEC 4322 Advanced Digital Forensics
ITEC 4341 Incident Response and Contingency Planning
ITEC 4361 Software and Database Security
3245 & 4200 and either ITEC
2270 or CSCI 1302
ITEC 4370 Virtual Computing
ITEC 4421 Network Security
…and other courses in this area as approved by the Dean
The Integrated Digital Media concentration prepares students in the design and
development of products for use in a variety of IT applications. Through the various
courses, students will develop competencies in evaluating user and product needs and in
designing, developing, and implementing digital media products to meet those needs.
Students learn a broad range of skills including graphic design and production, interface
design, and analysis and design techniques for constructing interactive applications.
Graduates will find career opportunities as digital media designers and developers,
specialists, and trainers.
ITEC 4230 Graphic Imaging
ITEC 4238 2D Computer Animation
ITEC 4284 Web Multimedia Delivery
Select Two From the Following Courses
NMAC 3108 Writing for Digital Media
NMAC 3145 Digital Media Studio
NMAC 3600 Digital Storytelling
NMAC 4450 Visual Rhetoric: Principles of Production
NMAC 4451 Advanced Video Production
ITEC 4231 Designing Content for Instructional Apps
ITEC 4250 Artificial Intelligence
…and other courses in this area as approved by the Dean
The Software Development concentration prepares students for the design,
development, and implementation of software solutions. Graduates will be prepared for
a variety of careers including software developers or systems, application, or database
programmers.
ITEC 3264 Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis
Select Four From the Following Courses
ITEC 4244 Database Programming
ITEC 4248 Web Development Environments
ITEC 4261 Java Programming
ITEC 4266 C++ Programming
ITEC 4269 Visual Basic for Client/Server Systems
3245 and either ITEC 2270 or
CSCI 1302
ITEC 4286 Web Applications Development
ITEC 4361 Software and Database Security
3245 & 4200 and either ITEC
2270 or CSCI 1302
…and other courses in this area as approved by the Dean
Gaming Design and Development
Select Five From the Following Courses
The Gaming Design and Development concentration provides students with an
understanding of the theory, design and programming techniques required for
developing interactive games. This concentration will equip students with the
theoretical and practical knowledge for careers in the games and simulation industries.
ITEC 3264 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
ITEC 4230 Graphic Imaging
ITEC 4238 2D Computer Animation
ITEC 4250 Artificial Intelligence
ITEC 4255 Game Design and Development
3235,4230,4238, and CSCI
4250
…and other courses in this area as approved by the Dean
Students will learn the digital forensics process of acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
Learners will carry out the procedures of identification, collection, preservation,
examination, analysis, and reporting of evidence for civil and criminal cases. Students
will learn about the tools and processes to handle digital evidence. Digital forensics
includes using scientific methods and providing extensive documentation to ensure the
preservation and integrity of the investigation.
ITEC 4321 Forensics/Data Recovery
ITEC 4341 Incident Response and Contingency Planning
Select 3 from the following courses
ITEC 4501 Special Projects or ITEC 4710 Internship
ITEC 3328 Linux Systems Administration
ITEC 4370 Virtual Computing
ITEC 4322 Advanced Digital Forensics
…and other courses in this area as approved by the Dean
