Associate in Arts in Information Technology
The Associate in Arts in Information Technology program is designed to prepare students for the technologies required to support organizational processes. This program allows the student to explore state of the art information technology systems and concepts in order to gain a broader awareness of the competencies and skills required to support such systems.
Graduates of this program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Also available: a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and a Master of Science in Information Systems.
Credits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from vendor-specific web sites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTia or EC-Council
Requirements
Area I-Core Component
| ACC 100 | Accounting I | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9.0 |
Area II-Major Component
| CIS 110 | Computer Programming Design | |
| CIS 111 | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | |
| CIS 175+ | Introduction to Networking | |
| CIS 210 | Systems Analysis and Development | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Area III-General Education Component
| CIS 106+ | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| ENG 115 | English Composition | |
| ENG 215 | Research and Writing | |
| ENG 315 | Professional Communications | |
| OR | |
| ENG 316 | Technical Writing (Required for IT or IS) | |
| HUM 111 | World Cultures I | |
| HUM 112 | World Cultures II | |
| MAT 104 | Algebra with Applications | |
| PHI 210 | Critical Thinking | |
| PSY 100 | Psychology of Adjustment | |
| OR | |
| PSY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| SCI 110 | Introduction to Physical Science | |
| OR | |
| SCI 115 | Introduction to Biology | |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| SOC 300 | Sociology of Developing Countries | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54.0 |
Area IV-Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
All courses are 4.5 credits.
Total Credit Hours: 90.0
+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your advisor for additional information.