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Information Technology, Associate of Science
The central goal of the Associate degree in Information Technology in the Collins College of Professional Studies is to prepare students either to enter the job market or to move on to a 4-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s University.
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The central goal of the Associate degree in Information Technology in the Collins College of Professional Studies is to prepare students either to enter the job market or to move on to a 4-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s University.
- Degree Type
- AS
- Area of Interest
- Computing & Technology
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Required Credit Hours
- 60
Admission
For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:
Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
admissions@stjohns.edu
Courses
| Core Requirements | 24 credits total | ||
| ENG | 1100 | Literature in Global Context | 3 |
| HIS | 1000 | Emergence of a Global Society | 3 |
| PHI | 1000 | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHI | 3000 | Metaphysics | 3 |
| SCI | 1000 | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| THE | 1000 | Perspectives on Christianity- A Catholic Approach | 3 |
| FYS | 1000 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| FYW | 1000 | First Year Writing | 3 |
| Major Area Requirements | 18 credits | ||
| CUS | 1102 | Software Applications | 3 |
| CUS | 1110 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| CUS | 1115 | Computer Programming Fundamentals I | 3 |
| CUS | 1116 | Computer Programming Fundamentals II | 3 |
| NET | 1011 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| 3 additional credits chosen from: | |||
| CUS | 1126 | Introduction to Data Structures | |
| CUS | 1167 | Systems Analysis | |
| CUS | 1172 | Web Application Development | |
| IT | 1175 | Database Information Systems | |
| College Core Requirements | 9 Credits | ||
| MTH | 1007 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
| MTH | 1008 or 1009 | Matrix or Calculus 1 | 3 |
| MTH | 1021 or 1013 | Introduction to Statistics or Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| Business Area Requirements | 6 Credits | ||
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC | 1008 | Fundamentals of Accounting II | 3 |
| General Electives | |||
| 3 credits chosen from: | Any elective offered chosen with advisor guidance | ||
* Qualified students may elect to substitute MTH 1009 and/or 1013.
Students completing the A.S. degree in information systems may continue for another two years to complete the B.S. degree in information systems.
Career Outcomes
The program will prepare students to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the functions and processes of computer systems, communications systems, and applications software.
- Discuss the logical and theoretical foundations of information technology and the way these foundations are applied in practice.
- Demonstrate a broad-based knowledge of basic concepts and principles relating to computer science, communications technology, and applications software.
Apply information systems principles and practices to solve a variety of technical problems.
- Identify and analyze criteria and specifications appropriate to given technical problems, and plan strategies for their solution.
- Integrate and apply appropriate theory, practices, and tools for the specification, design, implementation, and evaluation of computer-based systems to solve technical problems.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and communication skills required in a technical environment.
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