Associate in Arts in Information Systems
The Associate in Arts in Information Systems program is designed to prepare students for supporting organizational technology processes. This program allows the student to explore current information systems concepts to gain a technical awareness of their organizational significance.
Graduates of this program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.
Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.
This program is not available in Arkansas. This program is not available at the New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to New Jersey students. Students enrolled in this program in Florida and North Carolina must follow the requirements in the catalog section applicable to their state. This program is called the "Associate of Applied Business in Information Systems" in Ohio.
The University recognizes that the IT industry uses IT certifications as a means of vetting potential IT professionals in the fields of computer networks, database management, network security, technical support, and more. Therefore, a number of carefully chosen courses have embedded IT certification training along with academic rigor in order to prepare student for getting certified. Certifications are the best means of validating a student's skills and knowledge.
The National Security Agency’s (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has certified that Strayer University’s security curriculum has been reviewed by the Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation Review Committee (IACE) and determined that it meets national training standards for information systems security professionals and system administrators, NSTISSI No. 4011 and 4013.
Requirements
Area I-Core Component
| ACC 100 | Accounting I | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
| CIS 106+ | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| COM 101 | Effective Communication Skills | |
| ENG 115 | English Composition | |
| MAT 104 | Algebra with Applications | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27.0 |
Area II-Major Component
| CIS 109+ | Introduction to Management Information Systems | |
| CIS 111 | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | |
| CIS 175+ | Introduction to Networking | |
| CIS 210 | Systems Analysis and Development | |
| CIS 333+ | Networking Security Fundamentals | |
| CIS 336 | Enterprise Architecture | |
| CIS 348+ | Information Technology Project Management | |
| CIS 349+ | Information Technology Audit and Control | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36.0 |
Area III-General Education Component
Area IV-Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
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.