Associate Degree in IT Online Program Overview
Technology is at the heart of every business. From grassroots startups to multinational corporations, IT informs the ways organizations operate and collaborate. The Associate of Science in Information Technologies at Southern New Hampshire University can help you gain a fundamental understanding of technology’s role in the workplace and grow the skills you need to enter the field.
By completing this IT associate degree online, you can gain the technical skills you need to qualify for a variety of entry-level IT roles. And if you want to continue your education, you can complete your associate program with the option to carry over all 60 of your credits into a BS in Information Technology degree at SNHU.
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Career Outlook
Whether you're looking for the credentials to back up your IT knowledge or you're ready to take on the task of building a whole new skill set, earning your associate degree in information technology is a great decision. What's even better is that employment opportunities in IT look promising.
With this online IT associate degree, you'll be qualified to pursue or advance your career in a wide array of entry-level jobs including:
Some computer support jobs follow a typical 9-to-5 schedule, but be aware that many don't. Since frustrating technical problems can happen at any time of day, many employers need 24-hour support services available to their employees and customers – meaning you might find yourself working odd hours.
Considering the industry you want to work for while you plan your career in information technology might also be an important factor to you. According to data from the BLS, you might find employment available for computer support specialists have found positions in these top industries1:
Expected August 2024
Students must have the equivalent of a US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 - 2.49 may be eligible for provisional admission.
Students wishing to enter directly into an Undergraduate or Graduate academic program must provide evidence of English proficiency by one of the following options: TOEFL: 71; IELTS: 6.0 (sub scores: ? 5.5); PTE: 54; ELS: 112; EF: C1; ILSC: A2; Michigan: 85; ASC English: Completion of Level 6; FLS: Completion of Level 15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.