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Associate of Science in Computer Technology
The Associate of Science in Computer Technology provides practical knowledge and skills designed to help prepare you for technical positions in information and related computer industries, regardless of your background. Pursuing this degree will afford you the opportunity to complement your mandatory industry certifications, such as CompTIA Security+® and CompTIA A+®, with a degree. The program covers a variety of core subjects to include soft skills in human relations, basic computing, web development fundamentals, productivity applications, and programming essentials. Additional electives allow you to choose from dozens of specific courses in order to advance your knowledge and skills in the information technology arena. Successful completion of this online program helps prepare you for a bachelor’s degree in the computer and information technology field.
After completing this associate degree in computer technology, you may consider pursuing your Microsoft Office® Specialist (MOS) Excel and Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW®) certifications. Please view course descriptions for complete details.
CompTIA Security+® is a registered trademark of the Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc.
CompTIA A+® is a registered trademark of the Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc.
Microsoft Office® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
CIW® is a registered trademark of Certification Partners, LLC.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes
- Explain the value of using effective interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate.
- Identify computing requirements appropriate to solve problems.
- Build a basic computer system using appropriate hardware and software technologies.
- Apply current techniques, skills, and tools for application use and web development.
- Demonstrate the use of technology in an assigned project
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
15
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
12
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
| History (3 semester hours) |
| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (15 semester hours)
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Select 5 courses from the following:
15
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Human Relations
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Introduction to Computer Science
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Advanced Productivity Applications
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Fundamentals of Programming
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Web Development Fundamentals
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IT Project Management
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Total Semester Hours
15
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (12 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
12
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Total Semester Hours
12
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.