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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.

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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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
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Courses

Core Requirements  24 credits total
ENG1100Literature in Global Context3
HIS1000Emergence of a Global Society3
PHI1000Philosophy of the Human Person3
PHI3000 Metaphysics3
SCI1000Scientific Inquiry3
THE1000Perspectives on Christianity-
A Catholic Approach
3
FYS1000First Year Seminar3
FYW1000First Year Writing3
Major Area Requirements  18 credits
CUS 1102Software Applications3
CUS1110Introduction to Data Analytics3
CUS1115Computer Programming Fundamentals I3
CUS1116Computer Programming Fundamentals II3
NET1011Networking Fundamentals3
3 additional credits chosen from:   
CUS1126Introduction to Data Structures 
CUS1167Systems Analysis 
CUS1172Web Application Development 
IT1175Database Information Systems 
College Core Requirements  9 Credits
MTH1007College Algebra and Trigonometry3
MTH1008 or 1009Matrix or Calculus 13
MTH1021 or 1013Introduction to Statistics or Probability and Statistics I3
Business Area Requirements  6 Credits
ACC 1007Fundamentals of Accounting I3
ACC 1008Fundamentals of Accounting II3
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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