Information Technology Program
Program Description
The Information Technology A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare graduates to successfully compete for high-paying, rewarding careers in IT fields with the highest demand, both today and in the future. The program requirements were determined through consultation with employers, those working in the industry, technical training professionals, and those currently seeking training and retraining for IT careers.
The IT degree has an initial curriculum of over 90 courses in four career areas of concentration:
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Information System Analyst
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Network Analyst
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Multimedia and Game Programming
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Software Development
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Web Design and Development
Graduates will be encouraged to take advantage of access to corporate recruitment and IT recruiting firms. Internships and work-study positions will also be available. The IT graduate will be highly employable - in many cases, even before graduation.
This unique program allows technical specialization in one option while the common core courses and required electives from other options build a broad IT foundation needed to understand the terminology and methodologies of other IT specialties in the workplace.
Industry Description
The graduate will be a specialist in one of the areas of concentration in Information Technology (IT), but will also have a broad base of foundational knowledge from the common core courses that span the four areas of concentration. Professional standards, proper methodology such as sound engineering principles and project management, will be emphasized throughout the courses.
Wages/Outlook
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
ACCUPLACER Test Requirement: ACCUPLACER testing in math, reading and writing. Any needed developmental courses must be completed before receiving a diploma or an A.A.S award.
Program Essentials
Length of Program
Associate of Applied Science 72 credits
Start Dates
Fall Semester: August, October
Spring Semester January, March
(There are also multiple options to start each semester!)
Program Contact
Lisa Hubbard
Phone: (763) 576-4731
E-mail: lhubbard@anokatech.edu
For information on how to apply or how to schedule a campus tour, contact the Admissions Office.
Phone: (763) 576-4700
E-mail: info@anokatech.edu
