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Information Technology

Gain the cutting-edge skills to excel in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country — information technology (IT). Master the foundations of technology to become an industry problem solver with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Information Technology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU).

Expand your knowledge and become proficient in installing, configuring and upgrading personal computers and their operating systems. Explore courses in network technology, Windows servers, Linux, cloud computing, and more.

Our 120-credit online program is designed for individuals currently working in the IT industry. Current professional certifications may satisfy some or all of the degree’s elective requirements. 18 of your Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses.

George Coley

My education has really catapulted my career. My degree programs gave me the flexibility to learn at the times that were convenient for me. I could fit study time into many different pockets. It was also a nontraditional way of doing things that caused me to work smarter and harder.”

George Coley, AAS ’13, BSAST ’15
Degree Requirements Credits
The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Information Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart. 23
  • Computer Concepts (CIS-107) or above
(3)
  • Statistics
(3)
  • College Algebra
(3)
  • Higher Level Math above College Algebra
(3)
  • General Chemistry I with Lab or General Physics I with Lab
(4)
  • General Chemistry II with Lab or General Physics II with Lab
(4)

**various certifications may be used to satisfy some or all of the Information Technology elective requirements

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students may earn credits by selected technical certifications, testing, online courses, courses at other regionally accredited institutions or through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

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Leverage Your Training

Have you earned acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.

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