Associate of Science in Information Technology

* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.

Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Information Technology prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of network administration with an emphasis on security support. Courses prepare students to sit for industry-accepted competency examinations.

Program Objective

• To develop students’ abilities to administer, manage and troubleshoot hardware, software and services for single, mixed and multi-user environments
• To develop student skills in inspection of security measures to protect data, and the conduct of personnel in relation to protection of data
• To assist students in becoming more adept in knowledge, theory and practice of network management
• To prepare students for positions as a technical support specialist, help-desk technician, systems administrator or computer security professional
• To develop students’ abilities to think critically and communicate effectively

Prerequisite for Major Courses:
None

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, students must earn 72.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.

Information Technology Major Courses (48.0 credit hours)
Computer Service and Support PC Systems I	4.0 credit hours
Computer Service and Support PC Systems II	4.0 credit hours
Multi-User Operating Systems	4.0 credit hours
Principles of Information Security	4.0 credit hours
Supporting Client Operating Systems	4.0 credit hours
Managing and Maintaining Server Operating Systems	4.0 credit hours
Essentials of Networking	4.0 credit hours
Application Support	4.0 credit hours
Implementing Directory Services	4.0 credit hours
Internetworking Technologies	4.0 credit hours
Implementing a Network Infrastructure	4.0 credit hours
Designing a Secure Infrastructure	4.0 credit hours

Lower Division General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.

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