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Associate of Science in Information Technology

Contact the Admissions department to determine program availability options.

The Associate of Science in Information Technology program is designed to provide the basic knowledge of how to work with information and technology to support a company’s operational goals in a variety of businesses and industries. This associate program covers the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management programs.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Mission Statement

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Outcomes

  1. Understand current information technology fundamentals and their applications on problem solving.
  2. Explain the career pathways, impacts, and emerging trends of IT and its relationship with business.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS105Interpersonal Communications

4.5
ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

HUMELEHumanities Elective

4.5
MATH109Introduction to Algebra

4.5

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Science and Technology- Laboratory Course

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SCI203Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course

1.5

SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

Total Credit Hours:57

Courses: Core

CS126Unix Fundamentals

4

 
CS250Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

or
CS251Fundamentals of Database Systems

4

 
CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
IT100Introduction to Information Technology

4
IT106Introduction to Programming Logic

4

 
IT140Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments

4

or
IT Elective
 
IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

Total Credit Hours:36

Total Credit Hours: 93

Locations

  • Online
  • Colorado Springs
  • Aurora (Denver Area)

Area of Study

  • Information Technology

Degree Level

  • Associate