2025-2026 Catalog
Information Systems Technology
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The Information Systems Technology program includes a basic core of courses designed to prepare the student for a variety of entry-level positions through selection of a concentration of courses in Computer Networking, Computer Coding, or Cybersecurity. The curriculum is designed to give each student a broad overview of information systems, exposure to career options available within the field and a concentration of skills in a specific area. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn the Associate of Applied Science degree.
The Coding Technology option offers training in software development by understanding the fundamentals of coding, app development, web applications, and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in careers and competitive in the job market. The Coding Technology curriculum is aligned to a skillset that enables students to learn and enhance skills as they relate to: HTML and CSS, Database Fundamentals, Python and JavaScript. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
The Computer Networking Technology option offers training in network technologies, administration, maintenance, operating systems, network planning, and network implementation. Computer Networking graduates will have opportunities for employment as computer support specialists, network technicians, and network managers or administrators.
The Cybersecurity Technology option focuses on evaluating protocols, operating systems, hardware components, networking devices, and software tools to make a secure infrastructure. All classes are taught in a laboratory setting, allowing for hands-on experience with the latest technology.
Advisers: Cleveland (Coding Technology- Senatobia), Hawks (Computer Networking- Senatobia), Elliott (Cybersecurity- DeSoto), Cohen (Coding Technology- Water Valley)
- Coding Technology is offered at Water Valley and Senatobia campus only
- Computer Networking is offered at Senatobia campus only
- Cybersecurity Technology is offered at DeSoto campus only
Career Certificate
Technical Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Special admissions requirements: Students who wish to enroll in the Information Systems Technology program must:
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Complete an Application for Admissions to the college.
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Complete an Application for admissions to the Information Technology program
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Have an ACT subscore of 17 in English or be eligible to enroll in English Comp I, or obtain instructor approval.
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Contact an Information Systems Technology adviser.
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