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AAS-ITECPO - Information Technology (Associate)

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Ensign College Associate of Applied Science

Program Name

Information Technology

Degree

Associate of Applied Science

Degree Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology prepares students to work in an entry-level position in any IT department, or technical support function.  Students learn the basics of Windows and Linux technology as well as SQL Database administration, cloud infrastructure, and Windows Server Active Directory with a focus on account management and proper access control design. There is also a heavy focus on virtualization and cybersecurity.  Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to student resumes and will be able to demonstrate practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experience. 

Potential Employment

Career opportunities for a student with an IT degree are common.  Common entry-level positions include Help Desk or Technical Support roles which are often used as preparatory experiences prior to transferring into a back-office role in a corporate IT department. 

Design and configure a simple network.

Install and configure a Windows workstation.

Install and configure a Linux machine.

Demonstrate how to setup and configure a Windows Domain Controller and implement Active Directory

Demonstrate how to install, configure and query a simple database.

Create a simple script to automate common IT functions.

Demonstrate simple red-team and blue-team cybersecurity tools and techniques.

Programs

AAS-ITECPO is a completion requirement for: