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 Information Technology Associate Degree

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This program prepares graduates as network and computer systems support engineers or analysts. These professionals respond to the challenges of today’s technologically complex workplace with skills in computer hardware, software, Local and Wide Area Networking, basic and advanced server configuration, server management and security, and emerging virtualization and cloud technologies.

The associate of science program will prepare graduates to sit for recognized industry certifications, including CompTia’s A+ and NET+ and is the foundation for pursuing a baccalaureate degree in technology-related fields at American National University.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of routing concepts by configuring, testing, and implementing functional and secure networked systems that support reliable connectivity and meet organizational requirements.
  • Apply configuration and maintenance practices to implement secure network server infrastructures supporting reliable operations.
  • Explain and apply authentication and authorization configurations to implement, monitor, and maintain secure network and server operations that protect system resources and support organizational requirements.
  • Apply structured problem-solving techniques to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot network services, ensuring secure, reliable operations and maintaining optimal system performance to meet organizational requirements.
  • Configure and verify network systems to meet technical requirements, ensure reliable connectivity, and support secure operations across information technology infrastructures in alignment with organizational standards.
Check out our “Not-What-You-Would-Expect” Guide to Technology to learn more about this high-demand field.

Course Information

Information Technology Associate’s (ASIT): 92 Credits

GLOBAL LEARN CLASSES

Information Technology Associate Degree Courses

OFFERED TIMES

2 Hours Every Other Week

Evening classes are scheduled between 6 and 10 pm, EST

Program Core: 68 Credits

  • BUS270 Introduction to Project Management
  • CS105 Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
  • CS120 Introduction to Python
  • CS125 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • CS250 Systems Analysis & Design
  • CY200 Security+
  • IT101 Implementing and Troubleshooting OS Technology
  • IT102 Computer Hardware Technology
  • IT110 Network I
  • IT111 Network II
  • IT125 Introduction to Cloud Technology
  • IT215 Client Configuration I
  • IT216 Client Configuration II
  • NET205 Windows Server Administration I
  • NET227 Network Server Installation and Configuration
  • NET236 Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security
  • NET298 Network Administration Certification and Career Success

General Education: 24 Credits 

AI101 Introduction to Generative AI

BIO101 Introduction to Biology

ENG101 English Composition

ETH201 Ethics

MAT201 Algebra and Basic Statistics

PSY101 Psychology

 

Note(s):

For all courses: See course description for applicable prerequisites.

* This program requires this General Education course or equivalent

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Dr. Richard Lightcap

Dean of Information Technology Programs

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