Convergence Technologies
The Anoka Technical College associate in applied science (AAS) degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Convergence Technology is a 72-credit program designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future.
The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
The unique program allows technical specialization in Convergence Technology while the common core courses and required electives from other specializations build the broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
Graduates are encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work study positions are be available.
IT graduates are highly employable; in many cases, even before graduation.
Program Guide
Prequisites
See Credits:
The required MATH course may have prequisites depending on your Accuplacer assessment score.
Also see Graduation Requirements.
Credits
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72
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| ITEC1001 |
Network Fundamentals |
4
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| ITEC1015 |
Web Programming Technologies |
4
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| ITEC1025 |
Project Management |
4
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| ITEC2100 |
Programming Logic and Design |
4
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| ITEC2900 |
Integrated Capstone Project |
4
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| *TLIT1005 |
Technology Fundamentals |
3 |
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Convergence Technology Concentration
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| Convergence Technology emphasis students are not required to take ITEC1300. |
| ITEC2205 |
Windows Network Administration and Design |
8
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| ITEC2210 |
Wireless Communications and Security |
2
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| ITEC2115 |
IT Support and Security |
4
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| ITEC2215 |
Linux/Web Server Administration |
4
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| ITEC2400 |
Convergence Fundamentals |
4
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| ITEC2406 |
Switching and Routing |
6
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| ITEC2410 |
Wide Area Technologies |
2
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| ITEC2415 |
Virtualization Technologies |
4
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General Education/MnTC Requirements
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15
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| Fifteen (15) general education credits of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required. Student is required to take: |
General Education/MnTC courses:
including one (1) transferable MATH** course MnTC Goal Area 4 |
15
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**MATH may have a prerequisite depending on Accuplacer assessment score.
The remaining fifteen (15) general education credits must be taken from theMinnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
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Graduation Requirements
All Anoka Technical College students must demonstrate basic competency in Math, English, and Reading. Competency may be demonstrated through achieving minimum cut scores in new student assessments (Accuplacer); through other assessment exemptions; or through successful completion of Basic Math, Basic English, and Reading courses, earning a “C” or higher before receiving a diploma or an associate in applied science degree.
Also see graduation standards in Anoka Technical College Student Handbook.
NOTE: Program plans are subject to change. Please contact your program advisor for the most current program information.
Transfer Opportunities
To see how this program transfers to other programs, review the Anoka Tech articulation agreements at Minnesota Transfer. Articulation agreements are transfer agreements with specific programs and partnering schools. These agreements detail how specific courses transfer to a specific program at the partnering school. For a complete list of Anoka Tech’s articulation agreements listed by program please see this Minnesota Transfer link.
This program may also include Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) courses. MnTC courses transfer to meet MnTC general education courses throughout the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. MnTC courses from Anoka Technical College transfer to any MnSCU institution to meet the same goal areas that are met at Anoka Tech.
Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Records and Registration at all transfer schools for details about the institution’s transfer process and policies.
For more information please visit our Transfer page.
Industry Information
Anoka Technical College Covergence Technology graduates are specialist in their field, and also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the seven areas of concentration.
Professional standards, proper methodology such as sound engineering principles and project management, are emphasized throughout the courses.
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Gainful Employement Report
Faculty
The Information Technology instructors at Anoka Technical College are experts in their fields, committed to providing high-quality, hands-on, skill-based education to their students.
Faculty members are called on by local industry experts and businesses to provide expert insight and to recommend students for employment.
Vicki Baumgartner
Lisa Hubbard
Jerry Kne
Alex Minakov
Julie Myers
Start
Fall: August, October
Spring: January, March
(Also multiple start options each semester)
Award
AAS Degree with Emphasis