The Essential Link to any Business
This program prepares graduates as network and computer systems support engineers or analysts. These professionals respond to the challenges of today’s technologically complex workplace with skills in computer hardware, software, Local and Wide Area Networking, basic and advanced server configuration, server management and security, and emerging virtualization and cloud technologies.
In this program you will gain both the skills and hands-on experience needed to sit for the following optional certifications:
- CompTIA A+ (troubleshoot networking and security issues within operating systems)
- CompTIA Network+ (building, managing, and protecting data networks)
Your Learning Experience
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of routing concepts by configuring, testing, and implementing functional and secure networked systems that support reliable connectivity and meet organizational requirements.
- Apply configuration and maintenance practices to implement secure network server infrastructures supporting reliable operations.
- Explain and apply authentication and authorization configurations to implement, monitor, and maintain secure network and server operations that protect system resources and support organizational requirements.
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot network services, ensuring secure, reliable operations and maintaining optimal system performance to meet organizational requirements.
- Configure and verify network systems to meet technical requirements, ensure reliable connectivity, and support secure operations across information technology infrastructures in alignment with organizational standards.
Stackable Degrees
Through American National University’s progressive learning format, you can immediately use your education to join other programs. Students can continue to our Information Technology bachelor’s degree program or our Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program.
Where could your degree take you?
- Network support specialist
- Network Technician
- Computer systems support specialist
- Desktop Engineer
- Computer network architect
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIRED COURSES
92 credit hours required. All courses are 4 credit hours
Program Core Courses
68 Credit Hours
BUS270 Introduction to Project Managment
CS105 Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems
CS120 Introduction to Python
CS125 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
CS250 Systems Analysis & Design
CY200 Security+
IT101 Implementing & Troubleshooting OS Technology
IT102 Computer Hardware Technology
IT110 Network I
IT111 Network II
IT125 Introduction to Cloud Technology
IT215 Client Configuration I
IT216 Client Configuration II
NET205 Windows Server Administration I
NET227 Network Server Installation and Configuration
NET228 Network Server Core Services
NET236 Introduction to Firewalls and Network Security
NET298 Network Administration Certification and Career Success
General Education
24 Credit Hours
AI101 Introduction to Generative AI
BIO101 Introduction to Biology
ENG101 English Composition
ETH201 Ethics
MAT201 Algebra and Applied Data Analysis**
PSY101 Psychology
For all courses: See catalog for complete course descriptions and prerequisites.
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