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Apr 20, 2024
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2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Information Systems - A.S. (TTP)
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The Information Systems A.S. (TTP - Tennessee Transfer Path) degree emphasis is a two-year program for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology/Systems.Upon completion of the Bachelor degree, the graduate could be expected to assume responsibilities represented by titles including computer programmer, network administrator, or web developer.
Transfer Options: The Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) degree is designed to create a smooth transition to all public universities offering a Baccalaureate degree in this major by guaranteeing the transferability of all courses. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Note: There are to be no course substitutions in this program.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (at least one course in Literature) Credits: (9)
- History Credits: (6)
- Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
- University Parallel Electives Credits: (4) ²
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Additional Transfer Information:
¹Students who plan to transfer to the University of Tennessee must complete MATH 2050, Calculus-based Probability and Statistics.
²Students who plan to transfer to Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, and the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, must complete CISP 1010, 1020, Computer Science I & II (Programming) instead of INFS 1010, Computer Applications, and electives. For these students, the total hours in the Area of Emphasis will be 20 hours and total degree Hours will be 61.
NOTE: Students following this Information Systems Universal Transfer Path who are committed to transferring to Austin Peay State University, East Tennessee State University, or the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, must meet with their advisor concerning the CISP 1010 and 1020 requirements.
Career and Salary Information
| Career |
Beginning Salary With B.S. Degree |
Experienced Salary Median |
| Computer Programmer |
$51,200 |
$80,200 |
| Network Administrator |
$36,200 |
$63,100 |
| Web Developer |
$40,100 |
$60,100 |
Career and salary information taken from http://www.onetonline.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- University Parallel Electives (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (4) ²
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