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Cloud Computing Transfer (A.S.)


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Official Title of Major: Cloud Computing Transfer, A.S.
(Note: Program is currently pending MHEC approval. Students may enroll in required courses.)

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S. 

Total Credit Hours: 60

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About the Cybersecurity, Networking, and Digital Forensics Department

Purpose: This transfer program provides a solid information technology foundation for those students transferring to four-year colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in cloud engineering.  Students who have already selected a transfer college/university should consult with their Department Chair to plan their program and to keep abreast of program changes and updates to the articulation agreements between Anne Arundel Community College and the transfer institutions.

Range of Occupations

• Cloud Engineer
• Cloud Programmer
• Cloud Software Engineer
• Cloud Architect
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Systems Engineer

Additionally

A grade of C or better is required in each (Cloud Computing Transfer, AS) course requirement.

Graduates in this field will find positions available in industry, education and government. Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center at www.aacc.edu/careers.

Graduation Requirements


Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses


If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 31 credits


An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits


Arts and Humanities: 6 credits


Students must take CTP 194  and one additional Arts and Humanities course. The second course must be from a discipline other than CTP. Refer to General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits


Students must take BIO 135  and one additional 4-credit lab science. Refer to General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses. Students should check their transfer institution for specific course requirements.

Mathematics: 3 credits


MAT 135  or a higher-level math course.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits


Students must take two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from two different disciplines. One course should be used to satisfy the Diversity course requirement (SOC 111  is recommended).

Refer to General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences  for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education requirements: 3 Credits


Technology Requirement​​​​​​​:

Program Requirements: 29 credits


A grade of C or better is required in each (Cloud Computing Transfer, AS) course requirement.

Diversity Requirement


Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Social and Behavioral Sciences or Arts and Humanities general education requirement. Refer to Diversity Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Wellness Requirement


BIO 135  meets the Wellness requirement for this degree.

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Cloud Engineering A.S. Degree, students will be able to:

  1. Understand AWS services, functions, and cost
  2. Summarize the process of designing cloud-based solutions
  3. Design and configure cloud-based services and solutions
  4. Secure and manage access to cloud-based networks and services
  5. Implement cloud backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
  6. Implement identity and access management schemes

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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