Information Technology, AS
Program Description
The Associate of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) will prepare 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.
Program Curriculum
60 credits
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
AS in Information Technology Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| IT 1100 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
| IT 1200 | A+ Computer Hardware/Windows OS | 3 |
| IT 1500 | Cloud Fundamentals | 1 |
| IT 2300 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| IT 2400 | Intro to Networking | 3 |
| IT 2500 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| IT 2700 | Information Security | 3 |
| MATH 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (MA) | 3 |
| or MATH 1050 | College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA) | |
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.