
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 engineering 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 88.0 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 Supprt Implementing Directory Services |
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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