associate · School of IT
Associate of Science in Information Technology
Technical training for entry-level system specialist and user support roles.
60 credits Online
The purpose of this program is to offer technical training and a basic foundation in popular computer software applications as well as a general background in many computer concepts and techniques. Graduates will be ready to apply for entry-level positions as system specialist, user support specialist, and computer information managers.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain and make use of Information Technology tools in business organizations.
- Explain numbering system theory and understand symbolic logic reasoning using propositional calculus.
- Explain and make use of modern operating systems.
- Acquire practical experience using the integrated programs of Google Office Productivity Tools.
- Develop operational roles/responsibilities and processes for customer support.
- Explain and apply general-purpose computer language programming.
- Construct a computer and its components to match specific requirements.
- Organize and employ database management systems within a business organization.
- Apply best practices, architecture, model, and protocol for operating computer networks.
- Design and develop websites, including site definition and planning, IA, design, and construction.
- Develop an integrative learning project that offers a successful solution to a practical problem.
Program Breakdown by Course
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | ||
| ASB 1001 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| ASB 1002 | English Composition II | 3.0 |
| ASB 2038 | College Algebra | 3.0 |
| ASB 2039 | Statistics | 3.0 |
| BSB 2002 | Critical Thinking and Ethics | 3.0 |
| Subjects | ||
| ASB 2015 | Information Management for Business | 3.0 |
| ASB 2017 | Principles of Project Management | 3.0 |
| ASI 1001 | Service Desk Concepts | 3.0 |
| ASI 1002 | Principles of Information Technology | 3.0 |
| ASI 1020 | Mathematical Logic | 3.0 |
| ASI 2003 | Software Operations | 3.0 |
| ASI 2008 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4.0 |
| ASI 2009 | Networking Management Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| ASI 2011 | Web Page Development Concepts | 4.0 |
| ASI 2013 | Associate Final Project | 4.0 |
| ASI 2014 | Computer Programming Fundamentals | 4.0 |
| ASI 2015 | Office Productivity Tools | 4.0 |
| ASI 2016 | Hardware Operations | 3.0 |