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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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