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AAS-ITECPO - Information Technology (Associate)

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Ensign CollegeAssociate of Applied Science

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Program Name

Information Technology

Program Description

A 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. 

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of network design and implementation.

2. Install and configure a Windows workstation.

3. Install and configure a Linux machine.

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

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

6. Create a simple script to automate common IT functions.

7. Demonstrate simple red-team and blue-team cybersecurity tools and techniques.
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Programs:
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Programs:
Complete ALL of the following Programs:
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:

General Education requirements included courses from American Institutions, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Science, Life Science, and Physical Science distribution areas.

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:
Earn at least 4 credits from the following:

Courses that fulfill Religion Cornerstone requirement, will not be counted towards Religion Elective courses.

Religion courses taken at other CES schools or Institutes of Religion may count as religion elective credit.

Associate Degree Requirements:

Students must earn 60 total credits to be awarded an associate degree. All student credits earned (including general education, certificate, or transfer credits) will be applied toward the awarding of an associate degree.