Information Technology, AS

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Information Technology program at Utah Tech equips students with the skills and knowledge for entry-level IT roles, such as help desk administrator. Through a hands-on approach, students master technological techniques and develop the ability to solve complex organizational problems using technology. The program includes courses in programming, networking, cloud computing, and information security, preparing graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in the IT field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) prepares students for basic entry-level job opportunities such as help desk administrator. Students will learn to apply their skills to real-world problems arising in various settings, as they master new technological techniques. This applied approach will motivate IT majors to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to solve complex organizational problems using technology. Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment and/or continuing on to a Bachelor of Science degree in IT.

Outline:

• Program Curriculum:
• Utah Tech General Education Requirements:
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
• General Education Core Requirements:
• Course List:
• Code:
ENGL 1010, MATH 1050 or 1040, CS 1400, CS 1410, IT 1100, IT 1200, IT 1500, IT 2300, IT 2400, IT 2500, IT 2700
• Title:
English, Mathematics, Fundamentals of Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Introduction to Unix/Linux, A+ Computer Hardware/Windows OS, Cloud Fundamentals, Database Design & Management, Intro to Networking, Cloud Computing, Information Security
• Hours:
3-7, 3-4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (for each course)
• General Education (Social & Behavioral Sciences):
3 hours
• General Education (Fine Arts):
3 hours
• General Education (American Institutions):
3 hours
• General Education (Life Science):
3 hours
• General Education (Literature/Humanities):
3 hours
• General Education (Physical Science):
3 hours
• General Education (Exploration):
3 hours
• AS in Information Technology Requirements:
• Course List:
• Code:
CS 1400, CS 1410, IT 1100, IT 1200, IT 1500, IT 2300, IT 2400, IT 2500, IT 2700, MATH 1040 or MATH 1050
• Title:
Fundamentals of Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Introduction to Unix/Linux, A+ Computer Hardware/Windows OS, Cloud Fundamentals, Database Design & Management, Intro to Networking, Cloud Computing, Information Security, Introduction to Statistics (MA) or College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA)
• Hours:
3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (for each course)
• Graduation Requirements:
• Complete a minimum of 60 college-level credits (1000 and above).
• Complete at least 20 lower-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
• At least 9 credits of IT requirements need to be completed at Utah Tech.
• Minimum C grade in required courses; Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
• Graduation Plan:
• 1st Year:
• Fall Semester:
ENGL 1010 (3 hours), MATH 1050 or 1040 (3-4 hours), CS 1410 (3 hours), General Education (Social & Behavioral Sciences) (3 hours)
• Spring Semester:
ENGL 2010 (3 hours), CS 1400 (3 hours), IT 1500 (1 hour), IT 1100 (3 hours), General Education (Fine Arts) (3 hours), Elective (2 hours)
• 2nd Year:
• Fall Semester:
IT 2500 (3 hours), IT 2300 (3 hours), General Education (American Institutions) (3 hours), General Education (Life Science) (3 hours)
• Spring Semester:
IT 1200 (3 hours), IT 2700 (3 hours), General Education (Literature/Humanities) (3 hours), General Education (Physical Science) (3 hours), Elective (3-4 hours), General Education (Exploration) (3 hours)
• Total Hours: 60-62

Careers:

The program prepares students for basic entry-level job opportunities such as help desk administrator.

Other:

The program emphasizes the development of skills and knowledge necessary to solve complex organizational problems using technology.