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:
- Design and configure a simple network.
- Install and configure a Windows workstation.
- Install and configure a Linux machine.
- Demonstrate how to setup and configure a Windows Domain Controller and implement Active Directory
- Demonstrate how to install, configure and query a simple database.
- Create a simple script to automate common IT functions.
- 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
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Religion Electives
Students must complete two additional religion courses
Total Credit Hours: 8
College Success
| ENS 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Career Success
| CAR 399R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
College Fundamentals
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 107 | Quantitative 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
| CS 104 | Python Scripting | 3 credits |
| IT 102 | PC Hardware Technician | 3 credits |
| IT 125 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| IT 235 | Cloud Server Administration | 3 credits |
| IT 255 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Certificate 2: IT Professional Certificate
| IT 143 | Database Design and Analysis | 3 credits |
| IT 160 | Cloud Computing Essentials | 3 credits |
| IT 210 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IT 312 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 3 credits |
| IT 350 | Network Configuration & Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Recommended Electives
Students must complete 9-10 additional elective credits to earn the minimum 60 credits required for the degree. These credits may include Pathway Connect or other transfer credits.
For students who do not already have other elective credits, we recommend choosing 9 credits from the following courses:
HIST 175 History of Technology in the United States
ENG 301 Technical Writing
IT 320 Cybersecurity Risk Analysis & Policy or IT 330 Azure Technologies
**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: 8-9
Total Credit Hours: 60
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours as outlined
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Grade of C- or higher in all program-specific courses
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Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
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See catalog for the Institute of Religion required courses
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CAR 499R may be used as an equivalent--speak with an advisor to know which is the best option for you
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your Student Success Advisor for assistance.
First Semester
BAP 115 Excel and Technology in Business, 1 credit
ENS 101 College Success, 1 credit
CS 104, Python Scripting, 3 credits
ENG 101 Introduction to College Writing, 3 Credits
IT 102 PC Hardware Technician, 3 Credits
**REL See Religion requirements, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 13
Second Semester
COMM 122 Interpersonal Communications, 3 Credits
IT 125 Introduction to Information Technology, 3 Credits
IT 160 Cloud Computing Essentials, 3 Credits
IT 255 Networking Fundamentals, 3 Credits
**REL See Religion requirements, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Third Semester
IT 143 Database Design and Analysis, 3 Credits
IT 235 Cloud Server Administration, 3 Credits
IT 350, Network Configuration and Design, 3 credits
MAT 110 or higher, 3 Credits
**REL See Religion requirements, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fourth Semester
IT 210 Linux Fundamentals, 3 Credits
IT 312 Cybersecurity Foundations, 3 Credits
Recommended Elective, 3 Credits
**REL See Religion requirements, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 11
Fifth Semester
CAR 399R IT Internship, 1-3 Credit
Recommended Elective, 3 Credits
Recommended Elective, 2 Credits
Recommended Elective, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 8-10
Total Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science Minimum Credit Hours 60