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.

If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT

David ZCybersecurity Student
Class of 2021

Honestly, CIAT is a really great experience from the time you start all the way to the time you graduate. Great place!!!

Calvin LCybersecurity Student
Class of 2021

I am on my way to obtaining my cyber security degree with CIAT. I never thought going to college would be possible for someone my age, especially for an IT degree. CIAT has been an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be better at what they do in the IT field.

David SCybersecurity Student
Class of 2021

I wanted training and certification in the Cybersecurity field. At CIAT, I am receiving that education and so much more. The professors, administration and all staff are extremely dedicated to my education and making sure I am doing my best and succeeding. The classes are intense and fast paced, and very informative. I enjoy immensely each class I take and what I am learning. CIAT is definitely setting me on the right track for a future in Cybersecurity.

Sarah BCybersecurity Student
Class of 2021