Versatilist Information Technology (VITAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center, South Omaha Campus, Online

Information technology is an integral part of today’s business environment. The Versatilist Information Technology degree allows students to customize their program of study, while at the same time being able to change easily to another focus.  This degree provides a process where students can adapt to the requirements of current and future IT trends. 

Graduation Requirements

General education	27.0–27.5
Major requirements	32.0
Option requirements	40.5
Total credit hours required	99.5–100.0

General education requirements (27.0-27.5 credit hrs.)

The general education requirements for this degree program exceed the minimum standard number of hours. For more information, contact Student Services.

Communications

	English level I	4.5 credits
	English level II	4.5 credits

See Communications course options

Humanities/social sciences

	Humanities/social sciences	4.5 credits

See Humanities/social sciences course options

Quantitative/Numeracy Skills

	MATH 1220 or higher	4.5 credits

Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should select MATH 1420. 

Additional

INFO 1001	Information Systems and Literacy	4.5 credits
HMRL 1010	Human Relations Skills	4.5 credits
	OR
RDLS 1200	College Success Strategies	4.5 credits

Major requirements for Versatilist Information Technology (32.0 credit hrs.)

INFO 1002	Introduction to Information Technology	4.5 credits
INFO 1003	Problem Solving and Programming Logic	5.0 credits
INFO 1023	Networking Essentials	4.5 credits
INFO 1110	Windows Operating Systems I	4.5 credits
INFO 1111	Linux Operating Systems I	4.5 credits
INFO 1311	Web Page Creation	4.5 credits
INFO 1620	Introduction to Database Design	4.5 credits

Option requirements for Versatilist Information Technology (40.5 credit hrs.)

Students are required to complete 18 credit hours in each of two levels of courses.  Students build their schedule by selecting classes for the two levels of INFO courses listed below after completion of a minimum of six major requirements.  Students are also required to pick one of the INFO capstone courses that best fits the course plan they have designed in this degree.     

Versatilist Information Technology Course Levels

Level One

INFO 1009	Introduction to Cloud Computing	4.5 credits
INFO 1010	Customer Service Skills	4.5 credits
INFO 1011	Project Management	4.5 credits
INFO 1022	Business Telecommunication Systems	4.5 credits
INFO 1030	Introduction to Service Desk Operations	4.5 credits
INFO 1105	IT Essentials PC Repair I	4.5 credits
INFO 1125	IT Essentials PC Repair II	4.5 credits
INFO 1135	IT Communication Skills	4.5 credits
INFO 1200	Cisco Network Fundamentals	9.0 credits
INFO 1201	Cisco Routing	9.0 credits
INFO 1314	Photoshop	4.5 credits
INFO 1315	Interface Design	4.5 credits
INFO 1322	Basic WordPress	4.5 credits
INFO 1401	Introduction to Data Center Operations	4.5 credits
INFO 1413	Data Center Technician I	4.5 credits
INFO 1422	DC Storage Management	4.5 credits
INFO 1521	Java Programming I	4.5 credits
INFO 1522	C++ Programming I	4.5 credits
INFO 1523	Visual Basic.NET I	4.5 credits
INFO 1526	C# (C-Sharp) Programming I	4.5 credits
INFO 1529	PHP Programming I	4.5 credits
INFO 1600	Emerging Technologies in IT	Variable credits
INFO 1615	Digital Electronics	4.5 credits
INFO 1805	A+ Certified Professional	4.5 credits
INFO 1962	How to Build an Electric Guitar	4.5 credits
INFO 2362	Building Secure Environments	4.5 credits
INFO 2521	Intel Assembly Language I	4.5 credits
INFO 2630	Structured Query Language (SQL)	4.5 credits
INFO 2642	Transact SQL	4.5 credits
INFO 2805	Network and Information Security Basics	4.5 credits
INFO 2806	Network Attacks, Intrusions, and Penetration Testing	4.5 credits
WIDX 1000	Introduction to Prototype Design	4.5 credits
WIDX 1225	How to Build Almost Anything	4.5 credits
WIDX 2420	The Business of Innovation	4.5 credits
WIDX 2510	Robotic Concepts in Prototyping	4.5 credits
WIDX 2516	Rapid Prototyping	4.5 credits

Level Two

INFO 1120	Windows Operating Systems II	4.5 credits
INFO 1121	Linux Operating Systems II	4.5 credits
INFO 1316	Dreamweaver	4.5 credits
INFO 1421	Virtualization Technologies Monitoring	4.5 credits
INFO 1423	Data Center Technician II	4.5 credits
INFO 1433	DC Operations and Management	4.5 credits
INFO 1531	Java Programming II	4.5 credits
INFO 1532	C++ Programming II	4.5 credits
INFO 1533	Visual Basic.NET II	4.5 credits
INFO 1536	C# (C-Sharp) Programming II	4.5 credits
INFO 1539	PHP Programming II	4.5 credits
INFO 1591	Web Application Essentials	7.0 credits
INFO 1592	Web Application Development I	7.0 credits
INFO 1593	Web Application Development II	7.0 credits
INFO 1594	Web App Development III	7.0 credits
INFO 1941	360 Web I	14.0 credits
INFO 1942	360 Web II	14.0 credits
INFO 2023	Network and Certification Preparation Network+ Certification Prep	4.5 credits
INFO 2025	Introduction to Embedded Systems	4.5 credits
INFO 2122	Writing Scripts with BASH	4.5 credits
INFO 2124	JavaScript for Front-End Programming	4.5 credits
INFO 2135	Network Infrastructure	4.5 credits
INFO 2142	Windows Active Directory	4.5 credits
INFO 2145	Windows Server Administration	4.5 credits
INFO 2220	Cisco LAN Switching	9.0 credits
INFO 2225	CCNA Security	4.5 credits
INFO 2230	Cisco Accessing the WAN	9.0 credits
INFO 2261	Software Applications Support	4.5 credits
INFO 2340	Internet Scripting	4.5 credits
INFO 2351	Introduction to XML	4.5 credits
INFO 2439	Mobile Application Development	4.5 credits
INFO 2530	Data Structures Using Java	4.5 credits
INFO 2531	Intel Assembly Language II	4.5 credits
INFO 2621	DB2 Database Management	4.5 credits
INFO 2635	MySQL Programming	4.5 credits
INFO 2640	Oracle SQL and PL/SQL Programming	4.5 credits
INFO 2641	SQL Server Design and Implementation	4.5 credits
INFO 2642	Transact SQL	4.5 credits
INFO 2643	Implementing Data Warehouses	4.5 credits
INFO 2644	Database Reporting	4.5 credits
INFO 2645	Database Analysis Services	4.5 credits
INFO 2808	Boundary Protection	4.5 credits
INFO 2809	Information Systems, Forensics, and Legal Topics	4.5 credits
INFO 2900	Special Topics in Information Technology	Variable credits
INFO 2981	Internship	variable credits
WIDX 2435	Basic Model Making	4.5 credits
WIDX 2644	The Internet of Things	4.5 credits

Versatilist Information Technology Capstone Selection (4.5 credit hrs.)

The student must select one of the following capstone courses that best fits their designed degree. 

INFO 2810	Security Capstone	4.5 credits
INFO 2940	Database and Web Programming Capstone	4.5 credits
INFO 2942	Desktop Support Capstone	4.5 credits
INFO 2944	Web Development Capstone	4.5 credits
INFO 2945	Database Administration Capstone	4.5 credits
INFO 2990	Data Center Operations Capstone	4.5 credits
WIDX 2980	Prototype Design Capstone	4.5 credits

Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology at MCC have completed the major requirements for Bellevue University.  Students need to take at least 30.0 semester hours at Bellevue and can take additional coursework at MCC toward their Bellevue University degree. 

See Curriculum Plan