Degree Map

A.A.S. in Internet and Information Technology

Catalog Year 2026-27

For students who place into ENGL-101 and MA-119

The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions. This degree map is designed for students who place into ENGL-101 and MA-119.

Degree map for students who place into ENGL-101 and MA-119 or MA-114. 

Degree map for students who started before Fall 2023 and place into ENGL- 101 and MA-321.

Degree map for students interested in the NYC Jobs CEO Council Software Engineering Apprenticeship Program.

Semester 1

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

3

ET 506 - Linux Operating System

3

ET 574 - Programming and Applications with Python

3

ET 704 - Networking Fundamentals I

4

ET 710 - Front-End UI/UX Web Development

3

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Join a Student Club: consider the Engineering robotics Club or the STEM club
Create a GitHub Account

Build professional skills and explore career opportunities through a structured support program

ASAP Student Events

FOCUS-2

Join R.I.S.E. and meet with R.I.S.E. Student Success Advocate
Activate your Handshake Account
Create the first draft of your resume

Participate in experiences that build your skills and prepare you for the workplace

Career + Self-Development

Complete Career Coach Assessment
Get CompTIA Linux+ Plus Certification

Semester 2

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

3

MA 119 - College Algebra

3

ET 712 - JavaScript Programming: Client and Server

3

ET 713 - Full Stack Web Development

3

Major Elective

3

Total credits for the term: 15

Milestone
Attend Professional Development Events and Workshops
Research and apply for scholarships, fellowships, and funding opportunities that support your professional development and career goals (e.g., QCC Scholarships, CUNY Scholarships)
Express interest in CUNY internship programs such as Career Launch and Spring Forward
Draft a Basic Cover Letter
Attend ASAP Career Development Event
Create a LinkedIn account
Create a LeetCode account
Get CompTIA A+ Plus Certification
Begin building technical skills outside the classroom, including certifications (Google, AWS)

Semester 3

Class
Credit Hours

ET 721 - Software Development Practicum

2

Major Elective

3

Major Elective

3

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2C , 2D , or 2E

3

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2C , or 2E

3

Total credits for the term: 14

Milestone
Start your internship search through programs such as CUNY Career Launch, Spring Forward, CUNY Tech Prep, and the NYS Internship Portal. Explore internship opportunities with organizations and agencies like the MTA, DOT, and Amtrak. You can also build career-ready skills through Skillful.ly.
Attend mock interviews workshop
Build electronic portfolio of projects
Get CompTIA Network+ Plus Certification
Get CCNA Certification
Find a mentor to check in with periodically

Semester 4

Class
Credit Hours

Major Elective

3

Major Elective

3

Major Elective

2

Life & Physical Sciences 1C

3-4

Science Laboratory course 1C

0-1

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2C , 2D , or 2E

3

Total credits for the term: 15

Milestone
Update resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile
Continue to update online portfolio and resume with applicable projects
Attend career fairs, hiring events, & mine job sites
Connect with professional network for job leads
Complete the CUNY Cap and Gown Survey in CUNYfirst
Actively Apply for Jobs
Finalize transfer plan

Total required credits for the degree: 60

Major Elective Courses

Class
Credit Hours

ET 232 - Wireless Mobile Communications
Note: Prerequisites: ET-704 or permission of the Department

3

ET 375 - Introduction to Robotics
Note: Prerequisites: ET-110 and either ET-510 or ET-540 or POD

4

ET 481 - Personal Computer Technology, Architecture & Troubleshooting
Note: Prerequisites: ET-501 or ET-504 or permission of the Department

2

ET 504 - Operating Systems and System Deployment

2

ET 570 - Creating Smartphone Apps

3

ET 575 - Introduction to C++ Programming Design & Implementation
Note: Prerequisite: MA-321 or corequisite: MA-114, MA-119 or MA-440

3

ET 580 - Object-Oriented Programming
Note: Prerequisite: ET-575 with a grade of C or better

3

ET 581 - Object-Oriented Programming in Java
Note: Prerequisite: ET-574 or ET-575 with a grade of C or better

3

ET 585 - Computer Architecture
Note: Prerequisite: ET-574 or ET-575

3

ET 705 - Networking Fundamentals II
Note: Prerequisite: ET-704

4

ET 714 - Web Technologies II: Building Database-Driven Web Sites
Note: Prerequisite: ET-710

4

ET 716 - Java Programming Technology
Note: Prerequisites: ET-710 and ET-712

4

ET 720 - Advanced Web & Multimedia Programming Applications
Note: Prerequisite: ET-710

1

ET 725 - Computer Network Security
Note: Prerequisite: ET 704 or permission of the department

3

ET 726 - Advanced Network Security
Note: Prerequisite: ET-725

3

ET 754 - Security Policies and Procedures

3

ET 756 - Database Administration
Note: Corequisite: ET-574 or ET-575

3

ET 757 - Cloud Technology Developing
Note: Prerequisite: ET-713 (formerly ET-718) or ET-756 or permission

3

ET 758 - Cloud Technology Operations
Note: Prerequisite: ET-757 or permission of the Department

3

ET 760 - Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing

3

ET 991 - Cooperative Education
Note: Permission of the Department

1

ET 992 - Cooperative Education
Note: Permission of the Department

1

TECH 931 - Cooperative Education

3

TECH 932 - Cooperative Education
Note: Permission of the Department

3