Grayson College’s Cloud Computing program prepares students to support computing in a cloud network environment. Students become familiar with cloud concepts, services, architecture, system integration, connectivity, data center migration, administration, security, compliance and technical support.
GC offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Cloud Computing, which is the culmination of the required Cloud classes along with the state required core curriculum to produce a well-rounded employee.
In addition to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree, the College offers a Cloud Computing Technician Certificate, and Cloud Support Occupational Skills Award.
GC cloud specific classes use AWS course curriculum which leads to certification as an “AWS Cloud Practitioner” if the student chooses to take the AWS exam.
The Cloud Computing program requires a high school diploma or an equivalent for entrance into the program. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree requires that TSI requirements are met.
Graduation with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in the Cloud Computing program requires the successful completion of a comprehensive capstone course in advanced cloud computing.
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| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CPMT 1303 (Introduction to Computer Technology) or COSC 1301 (Introduction to Computing) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| CPMT 1345 (Computer Systems Maintenance) | 3 |
| ITSC 1342 (Shell Programming) or ITSE 2317 (Java Programming) | 3 |
| COSC 1336 (Programming Fundamentals I) or ITSE 2317 (Java Programming) | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 (Fundamentals of Networking Technologies) | 3 |
| ITNW 1309 (Fundamentals of Cloud Computing) | 3 |
| ITNW 2355 (Server Virtualization) | 3 |
| ITNW 2327 (Advanced Cloud Concepts) | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 (Linux Installation & Configuration) | 3 |
| CPMT 2345 (Computer System Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| ITNW 1354 (Implementing and Supporting Servers) | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 (Fundamentals of Info Security) | 3 |
| ITSC 2325 (Advanced Linux) | 3 |
| Computer Maintenance, Cyber Security or Cloud Computing Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture/Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 (Intro to Speech and Communication) or SPCH 1315 (Public Speaking) or SPCH 1321 (Business & Professional Communication) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core | 3 |
| total: | 60 |
Please review your Student Planner or contact your Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill core and elective requirements.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ITSC 1342 (Shell Programming) or ITSE 2317 (Java Programming) | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 (Fundamentals of Networking Technologies) | 3 |
| COSC 1336 (Programming Fundamentals I) or ITSE 2317 (Java Programming) | 3 |
| ITNW 1354 (Implementing and Supporting Servers) | 3 |
| CPMT 1345 (Computer Systems Maintenance) | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 (Linux Installation & Configuration) | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 (Fundamentals of Info Security) | 3 |
| ITSW 1307 (Introduction to Database) | 3 |
| ITNW 1309 (Fundamentals of Cloud Computing) | 3 |
| ITNW 2327 (Advanced Cloud Concepts) | 3 |
| ITNW 2355 (Server Virtualization) | 3 |
| ITSC 2325 (Advanced Linux) | 3 |
| total: | 36 |