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Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science

Degree

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Overview

A degree in Information Technology prepares students to work in an entry-level position in any IT department, or technical support function.  Students learn the basics of Windows and Linux technology as well as SQL Database administration, cloud infrastructure, and Windows Server Active Directory with a focus on account management and proper access control design. There is also a heavy focus on virtualization and cybersecurity.  Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to student resumes and will be able to demonstrate practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experience.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for a student with an IT degree are common.  Common entry-level positions include Help Desk or Technical Support roles which are often used as preparatory experiences prior to transferring into a back-office role in a corporate IT department.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:

  1. Design and configure a simple network.
  2. Install and configure a Windows workstation.
  3. Install and configure a Linux machine.
  4. Demonstrate how to setup and configure a Windows Domain Controller and implement Active Directory
  5. Demonstrate how to install, configure and query a simple database.
  6. Create a simple script to automate common IT functions.
  7. Demonstrate simple red-team and blue-team cybersecurity tools and techniques.

Course Requirements

Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.

Religion

Religion Cornerstone Courses

Students must complete two of the following courses
Course NumberTitleCredits
REL 200The Eternal Family (Cornerstone)

2 credits
REL 225Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone)

2 credits
REL 250Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone)

2 credits
REL 275Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone)

2 credits
Total Credit Hours:4

Religion Electives

Students must complete two additional religion courses
Course NumberTitleCredits
Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 8

College Success

 

 

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENS 101College Success

1 credit
BAP 115Excel and Introduction to Technology

1 credit
Total Credit Hours:2

 

Career Success

 
Course NumberTitleCredits
CAR 399RInternship

1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits.
Total Credit Hours:1

College Fundamentals

Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 122Interpersonal Communications

3 credits
ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3 credits
MAT 107Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:9

Any math class >MAT 107 will satisfy the MAT 107 College Fundamentals requirement

Certificate 1: Technical Support Engineer Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits
CS 104Python Scripting

3 credits
IT 102PC Hardware Technician

3 credits
IT 125Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits
IT 235Cloud Server Administration

3 credits
IT 255Networking Fundamentals

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Certificate 2: IT Professional Certificate

 

Course NumberTitleCredits
IT 143Database Design and Analysis

3 credits
IT 160Cloud Computing Essentials

3 credits
IT 210Linux Fundamentals

3 credits
IT 312Cybersecurity Foundations

3 credits
IT 316Scripting for Security Operations

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

Recommended Electives

Students must complete additional elective credits to earn the minimum 60 credits required for the degree.

For students who do not already have other elective credits, we recommend choosing credits from the following courses:

HIST 175 History of Technology in the United States (3 credits)

GE Integrated Sciences (3 credits)

ENG 301 Technical Writing (3 credits)

IT 320 Cybersecurity Risk and Analysis & Policy or IT 330 Azure Technologies (3 credits)*

**Students pursuing a System Administration BAS can choose either IT 320 or IT 330.
Students pursuing a Cybersecurity BAS should take IT 320.**

 

Total Credit Hours: 60

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours as outlined 

  2. Grade of C- or higher in all program-specific courses

  3. See catalog for the Institute of Religion required courses

  4. CAR 499R may be used as an equivalent--speak with an advisor to know which is the best option for you