This degree is the second stage of the statewide IT Technician pathway and prepares
students to further develop their IT Technician Skills. While completing the network
and server security coursework, students gain practical experience as they learn how
to use Help Desk software. As student’s complete coursework, they are encouraged to
complete the aligned industry valued certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA
Security+, Microsoft Server, and Microsoft Desktop. Students who have completed Stage
1 of the IT Technician pathway along with this stage are prepared for positions such
as Computer User Support Specialists, Computer Network Support Specialists, and IT
retail supervisory positions.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to provide technical assistance
to computer users and Support Specialists to analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate
existing network systems and Internet systems or a segment of a network system; and
perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 106 |
Written Business Communications |
3 |
| BUSAD 204 |
Customer Service Skills |
1 |
| CABOT 260 |
Beginning Microsoft Office Applications |
4 |
| CS/IS 101 |
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems |
5 |
| CS/IS 186 |
Workstation Security and Support |
3 |
| CS/IS 190 |
Introduction to Computer Networks |
3 |
| CS/IS 194 |
Information Technology Essentials |
4 |
| CS/IS 196 |
Advanced Networking Security |
3 |
| CS/IS 197 |
Advanced Networking: Server Operations |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
32 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2023 |
GCC Catalog 2023-2024 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
