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Program Overview
Computer Information Technology - Computer Forensics Specialty Option
Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047 www.clcillinois.edu/programs/cit
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 | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course ^ | College Success Seminar | [2] | course | Comprehensive Spreadsheets or | | course | Comprehensive Database | 3 | course | Introduction to Computers | 3 | course | Introduction to Programming | 3 | course | Operating Systems for A+ Certification | 3 | course | CCNAI: Introduction to Networks | 3 | Second Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | English Composition I | 3 | course | Network Security Fundamentals | 3 | course | Introduction to Computer Forensics | 3 | course | Windows Forensics Analysis | 3 | | Computer Forensics Elective * (see list below) | 3 | Third Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Linux Operating System | 3 | course | Web Page Development | 3 | course * | World Humanities of 20/21 Century or other Fine Arts elective | 3 | course | PC Hardware Fundamentals | 3 | course * | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 15-17 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Business Mathematics or | | course | College Algebra or other higher level MTH elective | 3-5 | course * | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | course | Communication Skills or | | course | Fundamentals of Speech or | | course | Interviewing Practices | 3 | course | Network Forensics | 4 | course | Topics in Computer Forensics | 2 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree (Specialty Option: Computer Forensics) | 60-62 | 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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^ The credit for CLC 120, College Success Seminar, is an institutional requirement for graduation. It is not part of the program requirements but must be completed with a D or better.
* 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.