This hands-on program prepares you to implement, support and troubleshoot computer and information technology systems, and can be completed fully online. Our graduates are ready to work as IT specialists in a variety of professional settings and enjoy a high employment rate post-graduation.
The fully online* information technology specialist associate degree program is designed to provide foundational training for careers in IT. It’s a great fit for first-time college students or working professionals who are interested in the information technology industry. The associate degree is also an excellent jumping off point for a bachelor’s degree if you choose to pursue additional education.
*select concentrations only
Required courses for the information technology associate degree cover topics such as network support and administration, computer and network security, server operating systems and computer programming. You’ll also be required to pass a certification review demonstrating proficiency in network support and troubleshooting, system administration, cybersecurity, independent thinking, human relations and support, and professional practices.
Learn from the best when you earn your degree online at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Offered at in-state tuition for students everywhere, our fully online degrees give you the flexibility to balance work, family and education.
The estimated cost for the online information technology associate program based on current rates is $18,490.
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
Our online IT specialist program offers unique opportunities for hands-on training and career preparation:
The information technology associate program is well structured and provides courses that are both relevant and very useful for IT professionals. It also gives me the flexibility that I need as a distance education student who works full-time and has a family.
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
Monday-Tuesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
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