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Information Technology A.S. Degree

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. ATTENTION General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CISC 310
Introduction to Computer Information Science
3
F, S
CISP 300
Algorithm Design/Problem Solving
3
F, S
ENGL C1000
College Composition
3
F, S
L1A
Social/Behavioral Science
3
F, S
L4
Arts and Humanities
3
F, S
L3

Semester 2

17 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CISP 360
Introduction to Structured Programming
4
CISP 300
F, S
STAT C1000
Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
4
F, S
L2
See List
4
F, S
L2
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S
L6

Math List: 

MATH 341: Calculus for Business and Economics (4 units)

MATH 400: Calculus I (5)

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CISN 304
Networking Technologies
3
F, S
Natural Science
3
F, S
L5
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S
Degree Applicable Elective
3-2
F, S
BUS 310
Business Communications or
3
F, S
BUS 300
Introduction to Business or
3
F, S
CISP 407
Programming in Python
4
CISP 360
F, S

Semester 4

13 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
CISS 310
Network Security Fundamentals
3
F, S
Living Skills: Life Development Skills
3
F, S
L7B
Physical Education Activity
1
F, S
L7A
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
F, S
L1B
Degree Applicable Elective
3
F, S

Notes

ATTENTION General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways. For the previous academic year see General Education requirements.

  • FLC 2025-2026 AA/AS General Education requirements. 
  • A degree applicable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 100 and 499. 
  • Some English and math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 
  • Students may earn credit for College Entrance Board Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. AP scores can be used to meet Folsom Lake College associate degree general education , CSU,UC, and other 4 year University requirements --Check with your counselor to determine whether these test results will be accepted at the transfer institution of your choice.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2026-2027

Published April 01, 2026

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