If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology is designed to give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required for a wide range of entry-level positions.*

 Program Highlights 

While offering three distinct emphasis areas from which you can choose, this program will give you the opportunity to gain a broad range of skills:

  • Install and maintain computer and wireless networks
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software problems
  • Create software applications
  • Manage databases
  • Develop Web pages

 Emphasis Areas for the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology  

    In this emphasis, students get an introduction to basic programming including Java and C#, and in particular object-oriented programming languages like Visual Basic.
    We emphasize network administration, security, and maintenance along with the nuances of networking With TCP/IP. We also introduce students to wireless networking.
    Students interested in joining the field of Web development get an overview of related technologies and skills, including working with databases and programming languages like PHP and Java.

 Curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology  

    Courses Credits
    Communication Course 5
    Mathematics Course 5
    Communication Course 5
    Courses Credits
    Academic Strategies for the IT Professional 5
    Introduction to Website Development 5
    Foundations in Information Technology 5
    Foundations of Programming Using Visual Basic 5
    Major Electives* 15
    Associate’s Capstone in Computer Information Systems 5
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 35
    Courses Credits
    Foundations of Programming Using C# 5
    Foundations of Programming Using Java 5
    Intermediate Visual Basic Programming 5
    Courses Credits
    Networking Concepts 5
    Network Administration 5
    Networking with TCP/IP 5
    Courses Credits
    Website Development 5
    Fundamentals of Web Graphics 5
    Enhancing Websites with PHP 5
    Total Program Requirements 90

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

This degree is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment in various areas within the information technology field. Upon completing the program, you may qualify to work as a project manager, program manager, or network administrator.* You can also focus on an area of study that best fits your career and educational goals.

 Who Should Take this Program? 

If you seek entry-level employment in the information technology field or wish to pursue an information technology bachelor's degree in the future, this program is for you.

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$353.00
Total program requirements90
Total cost of tuition$31,770.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective July 1, 2009, a minimum deposit of $70 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.