AA/AS in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

This associate degree prepares students for jobs in technical customer service, IT support and computer security. It is built with a lot of room for choice, so students can shape the coursework around their own interests. After graduating, students may begin working immediately or move into a junior year at a four-year school to earn a bachelor's in information systems technology. The catalog recommends meeting a coach in the department office to work out a plan that matches individual career goals. Courses are ideally taken in a sequence from foundation to intermediate to advanced, though the schedule can interfere. Students might receive credit for earlier technical college training, approved industry certifications or career pathway work, and technical certificates are available that relate to the degree. Early planning with a coach keeps the course path on track.