Associate of Science in Information Technology - Desktop Applications Online Degree Information

	Associate of Science in Information Technology - Desktop Applications
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Degree Title:	Associate of Science in Information Technology - Desktop Applications
College:	Peirce College
Description:	Peirce College offers an Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Desktop Applications. Students who choose this concentration will learn how to use the Microsoft® Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) in the workplace. Courses in this concentration will cover introductory and intermediate levels of content, as well as introductory business concepts to enhance their breadth and depth of knowledge. This concentration focuses on how students can solve business problems by utilizing the correct desktop applications. Course highlights of this AS in Information Technology include: Networking Fundamentals, Database Intermediate Concepts, HTML and the World Wide Web. By the completion of the associate degree, students will have learned the fundamentals needed to assist them in the preparation for the industry standard certification exams for the Microsoft Office Specialist designation. Students will complete a minimum of 61 credits to earn an associate degree. Generally, a student will complete 61 credits in 21 classes.

Accreditation:	Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Address:
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Courses start each month. Most run for 7 weeks.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may earn up to 90 credits through any combination of transfer credits, credit by examination, work experience, and portfolio assessment. Standard examinations include AP, CLEP and DANTES.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Baccalaureate College—General

Technical Requirements:
Internet access and a Windows-based PC is required. Students enrolled will get a fully licensed version of Microsoft Office and a discounted price on computers is available.

Geographic Restrictions:
US only

Scholarships Offered:
Peirce offers many merit-based and need-based scholarships.

Loans Offered:
Over 70% of Peirce students receive some kind of financial aid, including state and federal loans, grants, and other types of aid. Students must complete the FAFSA form.

Registration Details:
A College representative will contact students to walk them through the application process. Applicants must complete an application, submit the $50 application fee, and all transcripts in order to matriculate.