Information Technology
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
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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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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
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