Information Technology | Strayer University

A Foundation for Where Technology Meets Business

Strayer University's Associate in Arts in Information Technology prepares students to build foundational knowledge in information technology, computer systems, networking, cybersecurity, and digital technologies. The program introduces students to core technology concepts while helping them develop analytical thinking, technical problem solving, and communication skills that support continued education and entry level technology careers.

Designed for working adults and flexible learning formats, the curriculum explores technology fundamentals, emerging digital tools, cybersecurity awareness and systems support. Students develop practical knowledge that may support career pathways across information technology, technical support, business technology, and related technology environments.

Students may have the opportunity to earn micro-credentials on the way to completing their degree.

Core Concepts

Understand core information technology concepts and systems
Explore networking, cybersecurity, and computer technologies
Develop foundational programming and problem-solving skills
Examine data management and digital technologies
Apply communication and analytical thinking in technology settings

Practical Competencies

Technical troubleshooting
Computer systems fundamentals
Network awareness
Cybersecurity fundamentals
Technology communication
Customer support
Problem solving
Digital literacy
Technology collaboration

Disclaimers

Graduates of this program may apply all the credits earned toward a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Also available are a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Information Systems and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.

This program is not available at North Carolina or Pennsylvania campuses and is available in an online only format to North Carolina and Pennsylvania students.

Credits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from vendor-specific websites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTIA or EC-Council.

The university recognizes that the IT industry uses IT certifications as a means of vetting potential IT professionals in the fields of computer networks, database management, network security, technical support and more. Therefore, a number of carefully chosen courses have embedded IT certification training along with academic rigor in order to prepare students for certification. Review the undergraduate-level CIS course descriptions in the course descriptions section of this catalog to determine which courses in this program have certification training availability and the requirements associated with each course. General information about information systems certifications is available from vendor-specific websites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTIA or EC-Council.

Students are advised to review the Undergraduate Degree Conferral Requirements to ensure they satisfy all of the general requirements for an undergraduate degree, including the minimum grade that must be earned in certain courses.