Overview
Throughout the next decade, companies in the United States will add more than half a million jobs in computer and information technology to their workforce.
An Associate of Science in information technology offers students a solid foundation to begin navigating the global marketplace and utilizing technology skills to connect, empower, educate and offer increased safety to businesses, schools, government agencies and various other organizations.
Specialists in information technology design and build data communication systems and networks. They also write and test code for web apps and other business applications.
An associate degree will equip students to garner skills in web development and programming while they also learn how to complete front-end UX/UI engineering and back-end database programming. Trevecca’s I.T. faculty boasts more than four decades of industry experience and is committed to providing students with a holistic education. We prioritize mentoring individuals in how to navigate professional complexities with an ethical and values-based perspective. Students who complete this associate degree can move seamlessly toward completing Trevecca's bachelor’s degree in Information Technology when they choose to do so.
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Core Classes
IT Business Foundations
ITI 2000
Prepares the student for work in the information technology domain and major. Key topics include project management, analysis and design, data modeling, UML, human factors, interface design, technical communication skills, and ethics. TICIT policies and expectations are also covered. Students will also learn how to succeed in the Institute and how to prepare themselves for employment when they graduate. This course is a prerequisite for most IT courses.
Course Hours: 3
Principles of Accounting I
ACN 2100
Provides students with a basic understanding of the role of accounting information in business. Focuses on business operating processes throughout the management planning, performing and evaluating cycles. Intended to open the door on understanding the world of business, provide insights on how businesses operate, and enable students to become familiar with the conventions used by businesses to report to those who need to know more about the business.
Course Hours: 3
Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
BUS 3030
A study of generally accepted management principles emphasizing the four primary management functions of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling. Special emphasis is placed on leadership, motivational theories, culture, values, teams and groups, organizational communication, and organizational change.
Course Hours: 3
IT Networking and Security
CIT 2500
Designed to introduce students to issues related to system and network security. Topics covered include access control, authentication, authorization, data security and integrity, encryption, recovery, computer forensics, and business continuance. Students will learn about and work with firewalls, network security, application security, e-mail security, and tools for security, monitoring, and auditing the IT environment.
Course Hours: 3
Database Design an Implementation
ITI 2700
Designed to provide an in-depth, hands-on introduction to designing and implementing databases that use relational technologies with a significant market presence. Oracle, DB2, or MS SQL Server will receive significant coverage in the course. SQL and the various vendor extensions to the language will be covered. Extensive lab time will help to develop skills needed when designing and implementing databases in the business environment.
Course Hours: 3
Website Design and Scripting I
ITI 2800
Designed to provide in-depth, hands-on instruction in designing and scripting Web sites. Major Web scripting languages are covered in detail including HTML, XHTML, and JavaScript. XML is also briefly covered. Extensive programming and lab time will help to develop skills needed when developing Web sites in a business environment.
Course Hours: 3
Information Technology Internship I
ITI 4900
Students choose an organization to work hands-on in the information technology industry. A partner should be selected with the help of the placement office that will provide a substantial learning experience in the area of the student's interest. The student must complete a minimum of 55 hours of work experience for each credit hour. IT majors are expected to complete a total of 3 credit hours of ITI 4900 for graduation which requires a total of 165 hours of work in the information technology domain. Graded S/U.
Course Hours: 1-3
Financial Aid
If you’ve compared colleges, especially private Christian universities, you know how expensive college tuition can be. We strive to keep our tuition and fees below the national average for private Christian colleges to make this education affordable for families. And best of all, almost 100% of our students receive financial aid in the form of generous scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities—bringing costs much lower.
Overview
Throughout the next decade, companies in the United States will add more than half a million jobs in computer and information technology to their workforce.
An Associate of Science in information technology offers students a solid foundation to begin navigating the global marketplace and utilizing technology skills to connect, empower, educate and offer increased safety to businesses, schools, government agencies and various other organizations.
Specialists in information technology design and build data communication systems and networks. They also write and test code for web apps and other business applications.
An associate degree will equip students to garner skills in web development and programming while they also learn how to complete front-end UX/UI engineering and back-end database programming. Trevecca’s I.T. faculty boasts more than four decades of industry experience and is committed to providing students with a holistic education. We prioritize mentoring individuals in how to navigate professional complexities with an ethical and values-based perspective. Students who complete this associate degree can move seamlessly toward completing Trevecca's bachelor’s degree in Information Technology when they choose to do so.