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IST 2-Year Associate Degree

This associate degree major is structured to prepare graduates for immediate and continuing employment opportunities in the broad disciplines of information science and technology.

Specifically, the major is designed to ensure a thorough knowledge of information systems and includes extensive practice using contemporary technologies in the creation, organization, storage, analysis, evaluation, communication, and transmission of information.

The major fosters communications, interpersonal, and group interaction skills through appropriate collaborative and active learning projects and experiences. Technical material covers the structure of database systems, web and multi-media systems, and considerations in the design of information systems. Students may specialize in one of the following options at our campus:

  • Baccalaureate
  • Generalized Business
  • Individualized

Learn more about IST Associate Degree options and view suggested academic plans.

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Information Sciences and Technology Program Co-Coordinators

Mr. Fred Aebli, Lecturer in IST
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Dr. Debra Smarkusky, Associate Professor of IST 
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