The associate degree in information sciences and technology is offered in partnership with Penn State's highly regarded College of Information Sciences and Technology. It is designed for working professionals with little or no formal background in information technology (IT) and for individuals who want to pursue a career in technology management.
This degree can provide you with:
- a thorough knowledge of information systems, with organizational and global perspectives
- extensive practice using contemporary technologies in the creation, organization, storage, analysis, evaluation, communication, and transmission of information
- essential communications, interpersonal, and group interaction skills
- fundamental business skills to prepare you for managerial roles and greater responsibilities
- technical knowledge about the structure of database systems, Web and multimedia systems, and the design of information systems
- hands-on knowledge gained through team projects, a required internship, and a capstone experience providing focused involvement in cutting-edge issues and technologies in the field.
You can apply all these skills wherever your career takes you, in any industry that employs IT professionals.
Convenience That Matches Your Needs
If you're a working or an aspiring IT professional wanting to take the next step in your career or if you're interested in managing others, this 60-credit online associate degree program will give you the skills needed to do just that. And, pursuing a Penn State degree online means you can study without ever leaving your work or home.
Whether your goals are personally or professionally motivated, the Penn State associate degree in information sciences and technology will put them within your reach.
Secure Your Future
Employers have high respect for a Penn State degree and the value it brings to their organizations. Get the skills; get the degree; and improve your chances to get the job. There has never been a better time for working IT professionals to invest in themselves and their future marketability, so begin your application today!
