ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Science in Information Technology
What's happening in the IT industry?
Organizations in every industry rely upon technology to help run their businesses, thereby fueling the need for dedicated IT professionals with industry-current knowledge and skills.
A career-focused education in information technology can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume in-demand positions throughout the growing IT industry.
The ASIT degree program provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level career opportunities in IT or to continue their studies to a more advanced degree.
What can you do with this degree?
In this industry-current, career-focused Associate of Science in Information Technology degree program, courses cover such topics as programming, computer security, databases and data management, spreadsheet applications, operating systems, computer languages, systems administrations and network management.
The ASIT degree program is designed to provide you with enough time to pace yourself while deciding whether to:
Pursue Career Opportunities. The job market continues to grow for IT professionals with industry-current knowledge and skills. Successful completion of this degree program can help qualify you to pursue such career opportunities as:
- Field Service Representative
- Network Control Technician
- Technical Sales Support Specialist
- Entry-level Data Architect
- Database Librarian
- Help Desk Support Assistant
- Computer Support Assistant
- Data-entry Technician
- Entry-level Sales-Information Technology
- Entry-level System Administrator
- and many others
Continue Your Education. Because Stonecliffe College Online is an academic division of Colorado Technical University, the university can provide you with a smooth transition into your choice of career-focused Bachelor's degree programs. You may choose one of the numerous traditional campus locations or elect to continue your studies completely online through Colorado Tech Online.
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Computer support specialists and systems administrators held about 797,000 jobs in 2004. Although they worked in a wide range of industries, about 23 percent were employed in professional, scientific and technical services industries, principally computer systems design and related services. |
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Employment of computer support specialists is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through 2014, as organizations continue to adopt increasingly sophisticated technology and integrate it into their systems. Job growth will continue to be driven by the ongoing expansion of the computer system design and related services industry, which is projected to remain one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. economy. |
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Employment of systems administrators is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations as firms continue to invest heavily in securing computer networks. Companies are looking for workers who are knowledgeable about the function and administration of networks. Also, demand for computer security specialists will grow as businesses and government continue to invest heavily in "cyber security," protecting vital computer networks and electronic infrastructures from attack. |
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*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos268.htm |
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What can you learn?
This degree program offers students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of topics in the field of information technology. Students who successfully complete the ASIT degree program should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of current computer networks, protocols of data communications and the role of network management software.
Explain database concepts; discuss the capabilities of modern database systems; and apply those concepts in the design, implementation and querying of a database to support a business.
Write programs in at least one high-level programming language using programming fundamentals.
Best of all, you'll learn from industry-experienced instructors who can offer real-world insights and applicable knowledge to consider as you pursue your interests and opportunities in the field of Information Technology.
| Required Core Courses |
CS123—Problem Solving Concepts with Programming
CS124—UNIX Fundamentals
CS150—Introduction to Computer Systems Security
CS250—Fundamentals of Database Systems
CS362—Structured Query Language for Data Management
IT170—Introduction to Object—Oriented Programming I
IT171—Introduction to Object—Oriented Programming II
IT122—Fundamentals of Operating Systems
IT242—Operating Systems and Practical Networking
IT254—Spreadsheet Applications
IT270—Intermediate Object—Oriented Programming I
IT271—Intermediate Object—Oriented Programming II
IT362—Network and Systems Administration
IT382—Systems Administration
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What CTU Academic Certificates are embedded in this degree program?
Stonecliffe College Online features built-in CTU Academic Certificates with many degree programs. These résumé-enhancing credentials can help you add real-world skills to your professional capabilities, further adding to your marketable qualifications in today's competitive job market.
The ASIT degree program includes the following CTU Academic Certificates:
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Whatever academic or professional paths you choose to pursue, Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, is dedicated to providing you with a rewarding learning experience as you begin to prepare for life's exciting challenges and opportunities. We look forward to assisting you every step of the way!
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