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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Computer Information Technology",
  "id": "computer-information-technology-computer-systems-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER SYSTEMS",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "computer-information-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24221",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nThis curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in computer applications with emphasis in programming language C++, Java or Python.\n\nTo acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Computer Information Technology: Computer Systems**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of \"C\" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details."
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses",
          "units": "12"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Computer Information Technology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 111",
          "title": "Introduction to Programming",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 119",
          "title": "Microsoft® Access®",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 200",
          "title": "Systems Analysis and Design",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Choose one area of specialization below:",
          "units": "6-8"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "C++ Programming Option:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 125",
          "title": "Introduction to C++ Programming",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 126",
          "title": "Advanced C++ Programming",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Java Programming Option:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 135",
          "title": "Introduction to Java Programming",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 136",
          "title": "Advanced Java Programming",
          "units": "4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Python Programming Option:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 127",
          "title": "Python Programming I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CIT 128",
          "title": "Python Programming II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total",
          "units": "18-20"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}