Computer Information Technology Associate in Science Degree
The Computer Information Technology A.S. degree program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology field.
This program includes the following certificates:
Help Desk Support Technician, College Credit Certificate (18 credits)
Cybersecurity, College Credit Certificate (33 credits)
Information Technology Analysis, College Credit Certificate (30 credits)
Information Technology Support Specialist, College Credit Certificate (24 credits)
Internet of Things Specialist, College Credit Certificate (24 credits)
Program Requirements
General Education Courses
| ENC 1101 | College Composition I | 3 Credits |
| See Choices | Select a State Core Course from Area II: Humanities | 3 Credits |
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| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 Credits |
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| AMH 2020 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
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| See Choices | Select a State Core Course from Area IV: Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| See Choices | Natural Sciences State Core | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Introductory Courses
| CGS 1100 | Business Computer Applications | 3 Credits |
| CTS 1155 | Help Desk Customer Service | 3 Credits |
| CGS 1000 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 Credits |
| CTS 1133 | A+ Software | 3 Credits |
| CTS 1131 | A+ Hardware | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Intermediate Courses
| GEB 2214 | Business Communications | 3 Credits |
| CTS 2134 | Network+ Concepts | 3 Credits |
| CTS 2142 | Project Management Concepts | 3 Credits |
| COP 2700 | Database and SQL Concepts | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Advanced Courses
| CET 2660 | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| CTS 2334 | Server Administration | 3 Credits |
| CIS 2321 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Program Electives
Students should check with transfer institution before selecting course to guarantee transferability.
It is strongly recommended that professional electives be selected in consultation with a Computer Information Technology faculty member.
Select 9 credits from the following:
| MAT 1033 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 Credits |
| MAT 1100 | Intermediate Math for Liberal Arts | 3 Credits |
| COP 1220 | Introduction to Programming in C | 3 Credits |
| CEN 2212L | Internet of Things | 3 Credits |
| CIS 2530 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 Credits |
| CTS 2321 | Linux System Administration | 3 Credits |
| CET 2880 | Digital Forensics | 3 Credits |
| | Any CGS, CTS, CET, CEN, COP, CIS course not listed above. | 3 Credits |
The HIM course below may be taken for CAHIMS Certification:
| HIM 1211 | Basic Health Information Technology | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 54
When beginning this program, students should make an appointment for advising with the program manager.
Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid. Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all introductory, intermediate, advanced, and program elective courses.
As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:
- successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
- successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)
To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.
For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers.
Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.
| Academic Advising |
| Leesburg Campus |
352-365-3574 |
| South Lake Campus |
352-243-5722 |
| Sumter Center |
352-568-0001 |
| Career Development Services |
| Careers@lssc.edu |
352-323-3603 |
| Program Contact Information |
| CIT@lssc.edu |
352-323-3635 |