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online IT associate degree

Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology

Start your online technology associate degree

Put your passion for information technology into practice. The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology introduces you to information technology concepts and principles in programming, data analytics, cybersecurity, and networking. Learn the essential foundation of technical skills necessary for additional skill building as you enter the IT field.

Transfer credits

Your prior eligible credits could help you graduate聽faster and for less.

Ways to save

Your work, life, and school experiences may give you a head start on your degree.

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No SAT/ACT
No essay required

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Courses

Browse courses for your online information technology associate

Education should hold practical value. That鈥檚 why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Requirements: 60 credits

You鈥檒l need 60 credits to complete this Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology. Your course schedule may vary based on previous experience, training or transferable credits.

6 Core Courses

Here鈥檚 where you鈥檒l pick up the bulk of your program-specific knowledge. By the time you finish these courses, you should have the confidence and skills to succeed in an IT environment.

6 Core Courses

12 Gen Ed Courses

These courses lay the foundation for all our degree programs. Because communication, math and writing skills aren鈥檛 just universally applicable in IT 鈥 they鈥檙e useful in daily life.

12 Gen Ed Courses

2 Elective Courses

Elective courses allow you to learn about topics you鈥檙e interested in, whether they鈥檙e related to your degree or not. That means you鈥檒l have a degree that鈥檚 unique to you and your education goals.

2 Elective Courses

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks 鈥 not years.

Learning shouldn鈥檛 take years to put into practice. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We鈥檝e worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree programs.

Tuition

Transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits can save you time and money, helping you graduate faster. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e accepted credits from 5,000+ institutions. Check to see if you can apply eligible transfer credits from an institutionally accredited university or college toward a degree of your choice.

Affordable, fixed tuition

Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You鈥檒l enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That鈥檚 your Tuition Guarantee.

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Affordable, Fixed Tuition

$398

Cost per credit

$398

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Eligible students saved:

$11,000 & 1 year

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree聽with 爱污传媒.

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Eligible students saved:

$11,000 & 1 year

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11k and 1 year off their undergraduate degree聽with 爱污传媒.

Financial aid

You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.

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Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology?

Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

An AA/Information Technology can prepare you become a:

  • Systems analyst
  • Information technology analyst (IT Analyst)

Top skills learned in this program:

  • Information technology

  • Information systems security

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What you鈥檒l learn

When you earn your Associate in Arts in Information Technology, you鈥檒l be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You鈥檒l learn how to:

  • Evaluate information technology solutions to address common business problems
  • Determine information systems security solutions to secure the data, users, and devices on a network

10% Growth

According to the聽, job growth for computer systems analysts is projected to be聽faster than average聽between 2022 and 2032.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2022-2032 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS鈥 projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to 爱污传媒 students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free 鈥 no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision 鈥 and we want you to feel great about it. That鈥檚 why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No SAT/ACT required聽
  • No essay required聽
  • No cost, risk-free trial for eligible students
  • We鈥檒l request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.

Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.摆1闭听Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.聽

Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.聽

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Faculty Spotlight

Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of聽29+ years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz

We don鈥檛 know what the field is going to look like three years from now. We just know the threats are growing exponentially. We have to prepare the workforce to be prepared to take on those threats.

Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz
Faculty, College of Business & IT

We don鈥檛 know what the field is going to look like three years from now. We just know the threats are growing exponentially. We have to prepare the workforce to be prepared to take on those threats.

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

爱污传媒 has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), , since 1978.

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