Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Information Technology prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of Networking Administration or Cybersecurity. Courses in each of the concentrations prepare students to sit for industry-accepted competency examinations.
Mission
The Associate of Science in Information Technology program is designed to develop foundational knowledge of Information Technology practices and procedures to support continuous organizational improvement activities. The program prepares students to become networking or cybersecurity practitioners in a variety of technical and non-technical work roles. Focus is paid to develop business communication, empathy, and interaction skills to promote organizational culture.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals:
To develop students’ abilities to administer, manage and troubleshoot hardware, software and services for single, mixed and multi-user environments
To assist students in becoming more adept in knowledge, theory and practice of network management and cybersecurity
To prepare students for positions as technical support specialists, help-desk technicians, systems administrators, or computer security professionals
To develop students’ skills in inspection of security measures to protect data and the conduct of personnel in relation to protection of data
To develop students’ abilities to think critically and communicate effectively
Prerequisites for Major Courses
None.
Inside the Classroom with Information Technology
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, students must complete 60 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 20 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).
Lower Division Courses
Information Technology Major Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Computer Service and Support PC Systems I
3.0 credit hours
Computer Service and Support PC Systems II
3.0 credit hours
Principles of Information Security
3.0 credit hours
Supporting Client Operating Systems
3.0 credit hours
Essentials of Networking
3.0 credit hours
Managing and Maintaining Server Operating Systems
3.0 credit hours
Multi-User Operating Systems
3.0 credit hours
Cloud Essentials
3.0 credit hours
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Credit hours in parentheses indicate the required number of credits in each discipline.
Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours)
American History Pre 1876
3.0 credit hours
American History Since 1876
3.0 credit hours
Strategies for Success
3.0 credit hours
Political Science
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Psychology
3.0 credit hours
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Speech
3.0 credit hours
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Computers
3.0 credit hours
English (3.0 credit hours)
English Composition I
3.0 credit hours
English Composition II
3.0 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
American Literature
3.0 credit hours
English Literature
3.0 credit hours
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
Intermediate Algebra
3.0 credit hours
College Algebra
3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
General Biology
3.0 credit hours
General Biology Laboratory
1.0 credit hour
Advanced Biology
3.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology Laboratory
1.0 credit hour
Environmental Science
3.0 credit hours
This program is available in the following Florida campuses:
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