Programs
The Lord Fairfax Community College Information Systems Technology (IST) Program is designed for people seeking a degree and those who are looking to improve their skills and advance themselves in the information technology field.
You can visit one of these pages for more information on IST’s various offerings:
For those seeking a degree, IST offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree with specialization in the areas of:
- Database and Software Development
- Network Engineering
- Web Applications Development
For those seeking to improve their skills and advance themselves in the information technology field, IST offers seven Career Studies Certificates:
- Database Administration Specialist
- Database Administration Professional
- Information Technology Foundations
- Network Engineering Specialist
- Network Engineering Professional
- Web Design Specialist
- Web Applications Development Professional
Transfer opportunities for associate of applied science degrees, if existing, are very specific in nature. For more information on the transfer and articulation agreements, please check out the Transfer Information page.
Visit the High School Pathways page to identify classes both in high school and in college that lead to the achievement of personal, educational and career goals.
Each student enrolled in an associate degree program must complete a capstone course before graduating. More information can be found on the Real World Business-Based Learning page.