Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
All Information Technology majors are required to complete a 1-credit internship program within the sophomore year.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
Total Credits Required for Degree: 64
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 64 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV. | ||
Area I: Communication | ||
| Composition I | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra 3 | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Select any Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| CIST 1413 | Network Administration Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1680 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| CIST 2887 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| E T 104 | Soldering Techniques | 1 |
| E T 120 | Computation Software | 3 |
| E T 153 | Fundamentals of Networking Communications | 3 |
| E T 155 | Network Operating Systems I | 3 |
| E T 156 | Introduction to Information Security | 2 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| E T 220 | Internship | 1 |
| E T 253 | Networking Operating Systems II | 3 |
| E T 262 | Software Technology I | 3 |
| E T 273 | Advanced Networking Communications | 4 |
| E T 283 | Hardware PC Maintenance | 3 |
| E T 284 | Software PC Maintenance | 3 |
| E T 291 | PC Forensics and Investigation | 3 |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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MATH 1220G College Algebra is required for the degree but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Information Technology
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
A grade of C- or better is required in all courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| E T 104 | Soldering Techniques | 1 |
| E T 120 | Computation Software | 3 |
| E T 153 | Fundamentals of Networking Communications | 3 |
| E T 156 | Introduction to Information Security | 2 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIST 2311 | Database Concepts and Principles | 3 |
| COMM 1115G or COMM 1130G | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| E T 155 | Network Operating Systems I | 3 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| Select Area III Laboratory Science course (4 credits total) 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIST 2887 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| E T 253 | Networking Operating Systems II | 3 |
| E T 273 | Advanced Networking Communications | 4 |
| E T 283 | Hardware PC Maintenance | 3 |
| E T 291 | PC Forensics and Investigation | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIST 1413 | Network Administration Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1680 | Linux Essentials | 3 |
| E T 220 | Internship | 1 |
| E T 262 | Software Technology I | 3 |
| E T 284 | Software PC Maintenance | 3 |
| SOCI 1110G or PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
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See the General Education Section of the catalog for a full list of courses.