Jul 16, 2025

2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 7

2012-2013 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs | Volume 3, Issue 7 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate of Science in Information Technology Degree Program

Offering Campuses
Program Overview
Program Learning Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Program Requirements

Offering Campuses*

Argosy University, Denver; Argosy University, Hawai‘i; Argosy University, Inland Empire; Argosy University, Los Angeles; Argosy University, Orange County; Argosy University, Phoenix; Argosy University, Salt Lake City; Argosy University, San Diego; Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area; Argosy University, Twin Cities

Note

*The curriculum will be offered only in the fully online format through Argosy University Online Programs effective July 25, 2013. The campuses listed above will begin offering the curriculum Fall Semester 2013 (August 29, 2013).

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT) degree program is designed to prepare students for entry-level technology jobs working with computers, applications, and networks. Courses within the ASIT program introduce students to fundamental technology concepts and allow learners to develop with real-world skills.

Through the program’s core courses, students will have the opportunity to develop foundation skills in hardware, software, networks, business, and communication. Through the program’s concentration courses, students will have the opportunity to develop specialized skills within one of the following fields: computer and network security, web development, computer networks, or project management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Outcome One: Values
a.Understand the role of ethics within the field of Information Technology.
b.Recognize the role of IT governance within a business setting.

Program Outcome Two: Problem solving within IT and business
a.Apply creative thinking to solve basic technology problems in a business setting.
b.Employ critical thinking and rational and evaluative approaches to basic problem solving.

Program Outcome Three: Interpersonal effectiveness
a.Utilize a variety of mediums to communicate effectively.
b.Utilize the key tenets of interpersonal effectiveness: mindfulness, ethics, and competence in business interactions.

Program Outcome Four: Foundational knowledge of Information Technology
a. Identify structure and components of computer networks.
b. Explain the role of information and network security.
c. Apply information literacy to recognize and analyze how emerging and changing technology impact specific business settings.
d.Discuss concepts related to file structure, data storage, and retrieval processes.
e.Identify relationships between hardware and software applications.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or GED documented by one of the following:
- Official high school transcript
- State issued high school equivalency (home school)
- Official General Educational Development (GED) document
- Official college transcript from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies that shows proof of high school graduation or an appropriately certified foreign institution that shows proof of high school graduation
  -OR-
Official college transcript from a completed associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or nationally accredited institution approved by the Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies
A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy ”

Other Admission Requirements

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative will help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

Completed Application for Admission Form
Application fee (Non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)

Graduation Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all required core courses within the program with a grade of “C-” or better
Completion of 60 credit hours as follows:
- 30 credit hours of General Education Curriculum Requirements
- 15 credit hours of Core Course Requirements
- 9 credit hours of Concentration Requirements
- 6 credit hours of Information Technology Elective Requirements
An Argosy University grade point average of 2.0 or higher
A completed Petition to Graduate Form submitted to campus administration

Program Requirements

Students enrolled in the ASIT degree program are required to complete 60 credit hours distributed as follows: general education requirements, 30 credit hours; core course requirements, 15 credit hours; concentration requirements, 9 credit hours; and Information Technology elective requirements, 6 credit hours.

General Education Curriculum Requirements (30 Credit Hours)

All students enrolled in the ASIT degree program are required to take ten courses or 30 credit hours distributed¹as follows:

6 credit hours in academic and interpersonal skills²
6 credit hours in communication
6 credit hours in humanities
6 credit hours in mathematics
3 credit hours in social science
3 credit hours in natural science

Notes

¹Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities take 30 credit hours of general education courses distributed as follows: 3 credit hours, Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements; 6 credit hours, Communication requirements; 6 credit hours, Humanities requirements; 6 credit hours, Mathematics requirements; 3 credit hours, Social Science requirements; 3 credit hours, Natural Science requirements; and 3 credit hours of general education elective requirements.

²To satisfy the Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements, students are required to take ASP 100 Skills for Success and PSY 180 Interpersonal Effectiveness during the first semester of attendance. Academic and Interpersonal Skills requirements are 3 credit hours at Argosy University, Twin Cities and are fullfilled by successful completion of PSY180 Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Core Course Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

Students enrolled in the ASIT degree program must complete 5 core courses or 15 credit hours.

Core Course Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

Core Course Requirements—15 Credit Hours

Concentration Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

The primary goal of the concentrations is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and competencies in a specific area of study. Students enrolled in the ASIT degree program are required to complete one of the following concentrations:

Computer and Network Security
Computer Networks
Technology Project Management
Web Development

Computer and Network Security Concentration Requirements

The Computer and Network Security concentration offers coursework for students interested in pursuing a career as an information security analyst. This concentration is designed to prepare entry-level security analysts to assess the network infrastructure and network security management aspects of information security. It focuses on network security infrastructure technologies, vulnerability assessment tools, as well as overall security infrastructure engineering and design.

The learning outcomes for the Computer and Network Security concentration are as follows:

Analyze use of data files and access privileges to safeguard information in computer files.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

Computer and Network Security Concentration Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

Computer and Network Security Concentration Requirements—9 Credit Hours

Computer Networks Concentration Requirements

The Computer Networks concentration offers coursework for students interested in pursuing a career as a network analyst. This concentration is designed to prepare entry-level networking technicians to design, install, monitor, maintain, secure, and enhance network infrastructure. It focuses on the design and implementation of network infrastructure consisting of various networking devices and components.

The learning outcomes for the Computer Networks concentration are as follows:

Apply appropriate security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Evaluate network performance data to ensure sufficient availability, speed, and to identify network problems.

Computer Networks Concentration Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

Computer Networks Concentration Requirements—9 Credit Hours

Technology Project Management Concentration Requirements

The Technology Project Management concentration offers coursework for students interested in pursuing a career as an information technology project manager. This concentration is designed to prepare entry-level project managers to plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. It focuses on the information technology goals of an organization and the responsibilities related to implementing the appropriate computer systems to meet those goals.

The learning outcomes for the Technology Project Management concentration are as follows:

Design projects that consider adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Apply work breakdown structure (WBS) principles to projects.

Technology Project Management Concentration Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

Technology Project Management Concentration Requirements—9 Credit Hours

Web Development Concentration Requirements

The Web Development concentration offers coursework for students interested in pursuing a career as a web developer. This concentration is designed to prepare entry-level web developers to design, create, and modify web sites. It focuses on the analysis of user needs to implement web site content and graphics, test performance, and capacity, as well as integrate web sites with other computer applications.

The learning outcomes for the Web Development concentration are as follows:

Design web sites using an authoring languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Evaluate code to ensure validity, proper structure, industry standards, and compatibility with browsers, devices, and/or operating systems.

Web Development Concentration Requirements—Students Are Required to Take the Following

Web Development Concentration Requirements—9 Credit Hours

Information Technology Electives Requirements (6 Credit Hours)*

Students enrolled in the ASIT degree program are required to take two information technology elective courses (6 credit hours) from the list below.

Information Technology Elective Requirements—Students Are Required to Take Two of the Following

Information Technology Elective Requirements—6 Credit Hours

Note

*Students at Argosy University, Twin Cities are required to take one IT elective course (3 credit hours) and ASP 100 Skills for Success (3 credit hours).