Associate Degree in IT

Associate of Science in Information Technology

In this program, you students have the opportunity to study the basics of working with IT to support operational goals in a variety of businesses and industries. And these industry-relevant skills are also applicable to a bachelor’s degree in IT.

93
Program Credits
5 Weeks
Course Length
Colorado Springs
Location
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Program Overview

Effective February 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

Contact the Admissions department to determine program availability options.

The Associate of Science in Information Technology program is designed to provide the basic knowledge of how to work with information and technology to support a company’s operational goals in a variety of businesses and industries. This associate program covers the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management programs.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.
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Courses

Courses: General Education Credits
COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5
This course explores the importance of effective interpersonal communication. This course covers: how interpersonal communication impacts an individual, how to recognize the different methods of communication and establishing and maintaining personal and professional relationships through effective communication.
ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5
ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5
HIST120 Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present 4.5
HUMELE Humanities Elective 4.5
MATH109 Introduction to Algebra 4.5
MATH112 Analytic College Algebra 4.5
PHIL101 Introduction to Ethics 4.5
SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5
SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5
SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5
SCI203 Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course 1.5
SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5
UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5
Total Credit Hours: 57

Total Credit Hours: 93

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand current information technology fundamentals and their applications on problem solving.
  2. Explain the career pathways, impacts, and emerging trends of IT and its relationship with business.

Faculty

Dr. Yanzhen Qu

Dr. Yanzhen Qu

University Dean

Dr. Yanzhen Qu is the University Dean and Professor at the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology at Colorado Technical University (CTU). During his tenure at CTU, Dr. Qu has taken a leadership role in modernizing the curricula of CTU’s CS, IT and Cybersecurity degree programs, ranging from Associate to Doctoral levels.

Dr. Richard Cai

Dr. Richard Cai

Executive Program Director

Dr. Richard Cai is CTU’s Executive Program Director for the College of Computer Science, Engineering & Technology. In this role, Dr. Cai supervises curriculum design, development and revision for the degree programs offered in the college. He also plays a key role in the program assessment and accreditation.

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Ways To Save

Cost of this degree may be reduced based on one or more of the following:

Active duty military status

Number of credits transferred and accepted from other institutions

Tuition Reimbursement (talk to your HR Manager)

Number of CTU Fast Track courses successfully passed

Eligibility for a Corporate Alliances Grant (check with your CTU Admissions Advisor)

Students in CTU associate degree programs may bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. CTU Fast Track™ lets students earn college credit for what they already know. As a result, students can complete their degree up to 30% faster.* Just as important, by passing multiple Fast Track exams, students can save up to 30% on time and money towards the full cost of a program with CTU Fast Track.* There’s no additional cost for the exams and no penalty if a student fails to pass.

Take a look at the list of current Fast Track courses and see how many courses you may be able to earn credit for.

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.