This program is available in the following Florida campuses:
Curriculum effective January 2021 (Click here for curriculum prior to January 2021)
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Information Technology prepares students for an entry-level position in the field of Networking Administration, Programming, or Cybersecurity. Courses in each of the three concentrations prepare students to sit for industry-accepted competency examinations.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals:
To develop students’ abilities to administer, manage and troubleshoot hardware, software and services for single, mixed and multi-user environments
To assist students in becoming more adept in knowledge, theory and practice of network management, cybersecurity, and programming
To prepare students for positions as technical support specialists, help-desk technicians, systems administrators, computer security professionals, or entry level programmers
To develop students’ skills in inspection of security measures to protect data and the conduct of personnel in relation to protection of data
To develop students’ abilities to think critically and communicate effectively
Prerequisites for Major Courses
None.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, students must complete 60 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 20 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).
Lower Division Courses
Information Technology Major Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Computer Service and Support PC Systems I
3.0 credit hours
Computer Service and Support PC Systems II
3.0 credit hours
Principles of Information Security
3.0 credit hours
Supporting Client Operating Systems
3.0 credit hours
Essentials of Networking
3.0 credit hours
Managing and Maintaining Server Operating Systems
3.0 credit hours
Multi-User Operating Systems
3.0 credit hours
Internetworking Technologies
3.0 credit hours
Concentration Courses (12.0 credit hours)
Select one concentration from below:
Networking Concentration (12.0 credit hours)
Programming for Technology Professionals
3.0 credit hours
Database Management
3.0 credit hours
Implementing Directory Services
3.0 credit hours
Implementing a Network Infrastructure
3.0 credit hours
Programming Concentration (12.0 credit hours)
Java Programming I
3.0 credit hours
Java Programming II
3.0 credit hours
C++ Programming I
3.0 credit hours
C++ Programming II
3.0 credit hours
Cybersecurity Concentration (12.0 credit hours)
Programming for Technology Professionals
3.0 credit hours
Social, Economic, and Policy Aspects of Cybersecurity
3.0 credit hours
Human Aspects of Cybersecurity
3.0 credit hours
Cybersecurity Ethics
3.0 credit hours
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours)
Credit hours in parentheses indicate the required number of credits in each discipline.
