Department website: https://www.atu.edu/cis

The Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology provides students with skills in the areas of programming, web development, cybersecurity, networking, and computer hardware. These skills enable students to seek entry-level positions within the information technology industry.

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."

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TECH 1013 Introduction to the University is a substitution for TECH 1001 Orientation to the University. Electives would reduce from 15 hours to 13 hours.

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Students seeking a Bachelor's degree in computing should take courses that count towards that degree rather than just general electives.

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COMM 2003 Public Speaking is a substitution for COMM 2173 Business and Professional Speaking.

Students who complete the program will be able to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php