University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College

Associate Degree

Information Technology Programs

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology is an interdisciplinary academic program offered by the Schools of Business, Sciences, and Technology. Core curriculum degree offerings from the schools provide students with basic knowledge and skills required in Information Technology (IT) careers. Specialized courses from each school serve as an IT Major that is focused on one aspect of Information Technology. The Majors were developed as seamless pathways for High School College Tech Prep graduates.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology with a Technical Major in Interactive Media

The School of Business offers a major in Interactive Media. Students training in this area of interactive media will become competent in creating, designing, and producing interactive media products and services. This program of study emphasizes the development of 3D Digitally-generated media. Students will use these skills to develop and produce 3D Digital media for business, training, entertainment, communications, and marketing.

Sample list of jobs available in these fields:

Graphics

Illustration

3D Design

Media Production

Interior Design

Reproduction

Technical

Product Design

Video & Film Production

Exhibition Design

Television Graphics

Scientific

Model Making

Television Production

Museum Design

Computer Games

Product Design

Jewelry

Animation

Retail Trade

Computer Graphics

3D Design

Transport Design

Design Direction

Leisure Industry

   

Film, Theater & Television

Computer Graphics

Office Design

 

Sample Course Sequence:

FIRST YEAR

   
       

Fall

     

ART

20104

Raster Graphics

4

IT

21503

3D Digital Design I

3

IT

21903

3D Digital Landscapes I

3

ELE

11303

Introduction to Networking

3

ELE

12303

Local Area Networks

3

LA

10101

Freshman Success

1

       

Spring

     

IT

10103

Int. to Information Tech.

3

ELE

10303

Microcomputer Hardware

3

IT

21603

3D Digital Design II

3

IT

22003

3D Digital Landscapes II

3

MTH

21403

Algebra

3

       

SECOND YEAR

   
       

Fall

     

ART

20204

Vector Graphics

4

ENG

11103

Composition I

3

IT

21703

3D Digital Animation I

3

IT

22103

3D Digital Arts

3

IT

22203

Special Project in 3D Digital Design

3

HPE

10101

Human Wellness

1

       

Spring

     

COM

11103

Fund. Of Speech

3

COM

11202

Listening

2

ENG

21403

Business & Technical Writing

3

IT

21803

3D Digital Animation II

3

IT

22303

3D Digital Design Portfolio (Capstone)

3

 MTH  21403  Intro to Statistics  4
   

Total Credits

67