A.S. in Computer and Information Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program with an area of study in Computer and Information Technology enables midcareer adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs. While the Associate in Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many, but not all, of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s bachelor's degree programs. It is a 60-credit program.

In addition, the program helps prepare students for popular information technology (IT) related industry certifications that are perfect for increasing career opportunities in the rapidly growing IT job market.

 

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3

For additional TESU Diversity and Ethical Leadership course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

For additional TESU Social Science and Humanities course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Computer Information Technology Requirements (21 Credits)

CMP-2020Foundations of Information Technology

3

CMP-3540Network Technology

3

ITS-1300Database Fundamentals

3

ITS-1500Computer Programming I

3

ITS-2610Linux

3

ITS-3630Windows Server Configuration

3

Associate Capstone

APS-2950Associate Capstone

3

III. Electives (7 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60