About
The Associate Degree in Information Technology at the University of the Potomac in Washington, DC, prepares students for entry-level information technology roles, including IT specialist, security specialist, and technical support specialist positions. The program leads to an Associate of Science in Information Technology degree. Students study information storage, retrieval, transmission, communication, presentation, and analysis, along with computing systems, networking, databases, programming, operating systems, cybersecurity, and business fundamentals. Classes are available on campus or online, and the program typically takes two years to complete while requiring 60 semester credit hours. Admission requires completion of high school or an equivalent credential, such as a GED Certificate, an admissions interview, and a completed application.
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University of the Potoma
University of the Potoma is a university in Washington, DC, offering academic and career-focused study through associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, certificate, and diploma programs. Its occupational fields include Cybersecurity, Management certificate, Medical Assistant, and Software Development. Additional academic areas listed include business, accounting, information technology, computer science, data analytics, early childhood development, geospatial information technology, government contract management, health information management, hospitality, education, and healthcare. The university also provides online learning and identifies Washington, DC, and Virginia campus locations. Its program offerings span undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education, with certificates and diplomas available alongside degree pathways.