# Online Associate Degree in Information Technology

### About the program
The Online Associate of Science in Information Technology at Campus is built for practical, driven learners ready to step out of hourly jobs and into a tech career. With live online classes taught by experts who work in the industry, this program gives you the real-world IT skills employers actually care about. You'll learn how to support and secure networks, manage cloud services using AWS, and tackle everyday cybersecurity challenges. The program also includes comprehensive preparation for industry-recognized certification exams, with Campus providing vouchers to cover exam costs if you choose to pursue these certifications. Designed for transfer, this degree is ideal whether you're starting your tech career immediately or aiming for a four-year degree.

## What will I learn in this program?
From your first class, you'll get hands-on with real tech, learning IT fundamentals like troubleshooting hardware, configuring operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), managing mobile devices, and understanding cloud basics with Amazon Web Services. You'll prepare directly for important certifications like:

- CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- LPI Linux Essentials

As you progress, you'll dive deeper into building and securing networks, managing servers, and deploying secure cloud infrastructure. General education courses also strengthen your critical thinking and communication skills – essential for moving up quickly in the tech world.

By graduation, you'll have proven skills to put on your resume, thorough preparation for industry certifications, and the confidence to jump into roles in fields like IT support, network administration, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure.

## Industry certifications
Preparation for a range of highly sought-after industry certifications is built into the Campus IT degree program. Students who successfully complete the program will be prepared to sit for the following certification exams:

- CompTIA A+ Core 1
- CompTIA A+ Core 2
- CompTIA Network+
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- LPI Linux Essentials

## What are careers for Information Technology Graduates?
This program helps graduates prepare for the following roles and careers:

- **Junior Network Administrator:** Manage and secure network infrastructure.
- **Junior Systems Specialist:** Oversee server and operating system maintenance.
- **Junior Database Administrator:** Ensure data integrity and security.
- **Cybersecurity Specialist:** Protect organizational systems and data from threats.

## Program Costs
Grants and other forms of [tuition assistance](https://campus.edu/admissions/financial-aid) are available to those who qualify. To find out what you're eligible for, [contact](https://campus.edu/request-info) an admissions advisor.

### Tuition and Fees
Admissions Registration Fee: **$0**

Full Program Tuition: **$19,520**

Books and Supplies: **Included in Tuition**

Total: **$19,520**

Students enrolled in 7+ credits a quarter pay a simple, flat-rate tuition of $2,440. Those taking 6 credits or fewer a quarter pay just $200 per credit hour.

|  | Academic Year* | Calendar Year** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarter 1 | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Quarter 2 | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Quarter 3 | $2,440 | $2,440 |
| Quarter 4 | - | $2,440 |
| Annual Cost | $7,320 | $9,760 |

*Students completing three quarters per year will complete the program in 2.5 years.

**Most Campus students attend classes during all four quarters of the year.

## Meet your professors
You'll benefit from access to professors who also teach at some of the best colleges in the country, including Columbia, Northwestern, and more. Campus professors are subject experts who bring a variety of online and industry experience to the virtual classroom. Elevate your online learning experience through dynamic live sessions and optional office hours each week.

###### Ricardo De La Cruz  Also teaches at:
Columbia

###### Theresa Walsh  Also teaches at:
UC Davis

###### Theo Kayat  Also teaches at:
Northwestern

## Program courses
### Degree overview
Students in the online associate degree in information technology program must complete at least 96 credit hours in order to earn their A.S. in Information Technology. Below is an example sequence of courses for the program, on an eight-quarter graduating schedule.

Quarters are 11 weeks long, including 10 weeks of classes and a final exam week.

### Course descriptions
- AWS.225 - AWS Cloud Foundations & Architecture
- AWS.245 - AWS Cloud: Well-Architected Frameworks
- CTIA.160 - CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Technical Support
- CTIA.170 - CompTIA A+ Core 2 and Certification Practice
- CYB.250 - Foundations of Cybersecurity
- IT.115 - Introduction to Information Technology
- IT.125 - Spreadsheets & Databases
- IT.201 - Fundamental Networking Concepts
- IT.255 - Data Visualization
- IT.270 - IT Infrastructure & Enterprise Systems
- IT.299 - IT Capstone
- SWD.140 - Web Development
- SWD.150 - Linux & Command Line Foundations
- SWD.220 - Software Project Management

## FAQ
Do I need any tech experience before I start this program?

What makes Campus different from other online IT degree programs?

What certifications can I earn, and how does Campus help me prepare for them?

Can I transfer credits from this associate degree to a four-year college?

Am I able to use federal financial aid?

How do I apply?

## Apply now for July 2026
### Classes start July 6, 2026
If you’re savvy, ambitious, and looking to knock out the first two years of college while learning from some of the best professors in the country, we should talk.
