CIAT Associate Degrees
CIAT’s unique curriculum approach delivers the power of vocational training with the value of a higher education degree. Our online IT Associate Degree programs provide the ideal blend of personalized instruction, hands-on training and career preparation through industry certification exams or coding portfolio development. With small class sizes, expert instructors, and innovative online and on campus classes, CIAT ensures you graduate confident in your new skills and prepared to excel in the workforce.
Computer Information Systems
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to IT and no prior degree
Master new IT skills from PC hardware repair to server management, cloud administration, and advanced network security. Employers demand more than just a degree, and so should you. Earn up to 10 industry certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft and Amazon AWS throughout the program that help you showcase your expertise to kickstart your entry into the IT field. Seamlessly transfer all Associate’s degree courses into a truly one of a kind industry certification-based Bachelor’s degree.
Software Development
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to developing coding and no prior degree
Join the ranks of some of the most in-demand technology positions in the world of programming. With this degree at CIAT, you get hands-on training and personalized instruction to master coding skills needed to design and build web, software, and mobile applications. Successful graduates will gain solid exposure to coding languages, database platforms and mobile app development frameworks used by independent freelancers, small businesses and enterprise corporations.
Business Data Analysis
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to data analysis and no prior degree
Learn the tools you need to collect, format, and analyze large amounts of data, and derive valuable insights. Students will learn the latest programming languages and software methodologies, and at the same time gain crucial IT certifications that will make you stand out from the crowd in this competitive field.
Project Management
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to project management and no prior degree
Develop the competencies and capabilities needed for a successful career in project management. Aligned with industry standards, it emphasizes practical application and understanding of project management principles across various settings. Students gain expertise in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects, setting them up for entry-level roles like Project Manager or Coordinator, with potential for certifications like CompTIA Project+ and ITIL Foundations.
Business Administration
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to business administration and no prior degree
Develop critical-thinking, decision-making, communication, and business skills through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Students gain a strong skill set for entry-level management roles and are eligible for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.
Digital Marketing
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to digital marketing and no prior degree
Develop the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the field of digital marketing. This program is specifically aligned with industry-standard methodologies and practices, ensuring that students are well-prepared to meet the demands of the marketing field in the digital age. This program offers students hands-on experience and a profound understanding of key principles and practices.
Human Resources Management
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to human resources management and no prior degree
Develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking to tackle HR challenges. The program emphasizes a strategic perspective, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals. Graduates are qualified for entry-level HR positions and may pursue certifications like HRCI aPHR.
Healthcare Management
Length: <2 years
Best Fit If You Are: New to healthcare management and no prior degree
Develop foundational skills in medical coding and auditing, legal and ethical aspects of health information management, communication, and technology. Learn how to handle sensitive patient data, maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, and improve the financial performance of healthcare organizations through accurate coding and billing processes. The curriculum emphasizes communication, teamwork, decision-making, and leadership skills tailored to the healthcare industry.
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2022 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.