An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.
Associate of Science degree in Information Technology prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of network administration with an emphasis on security support. Courses prepare students to sit for industry-accepted competency examinations.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet BSU mission and goals:
To develop students’ abilities to administer, manage and troubleshoot hardware, software and services for single, mixed and multi-user environments
To develop students’ skills in inspection of security measures to protect data and the conduct of personnel in relation to protection of data
To assist students in becoming more adept in knowledge, theory and practice of network management
To prepare students for positions as technical support specialists, help-desk technicians, systems administrators or computer security professionals
To develop students’ abilities to think critically and communicate effectively
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, students must earn 72.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
| Information Technology Major Courses ( 48.0 credit hours ) | |
| Computer Service and Support PC Systems I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer Service and Support PC Systems II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Information Security | 3.0 credit hours |
| Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Essentials of Networking | 3.0 credit hours |
| Managing and Maintaining Server Operating Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Multi-User Operating Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Application Support | 3.0 credit hours |
| Implementing Directory Services | 3.0 credit hours |
| Internetworking Technologies | 3.0 credit hours |
| Implementing a Network Infrastructure | 3.0 credit hours |
| Web Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
Lower Division General Education Courses ( 24.0 credit hours )
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