# COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER SYSTEMS (Associate of Science Degree)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Information Technology

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24221

### Description

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in computer applications with emphasis in programming language C++, Java or Python.

To 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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 12 |
| CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Technology | 3 |
| CIT 111 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIT 119 | Microsoft® Access® | 3 |
| CIT 200 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| **Choose one area of specialization below:** | | 6-8 |
| **C++ Programming Option:** | |  |
| CIT 125 | Introduction to C++ Programming | 4 |
| CIT 126 | Advanced C++ Programming | 4 |
| **Java Programming Option:** | |  |
| CIT 135 | Introduction to Java Programming | 4 |
| CIT 136 | Advanced Java Programming | 4 |
| **Python Programming Option:** | |  |
| CIT 127 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| CIT 128 | Python Programming II | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18-20** |