Information Technology is an Associate In Occupational Studies program offered by Mildred Elley in Albany, NY. The program takes 80 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $35,945.
Program Overview
The Information Technology A.O.S. degree program provides training and instruction in computer network administration; computer, network, and Internet security; computer hardware and operating systems; and end-user support.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for admission to Mildred Elley are considered on the basis of the requirements below. Admission to part-time study carries requirements that are generally identical to those for full-time students.
The catalog does not print admission requirements specific to this program beyond the institution’s general requirements for admission.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Length and Delivery
The Information Technology program at the Mildred Elley Albany, NY campus is 80 weeks in length, 65 semester credit hours, 1,215 clock hours.
HEGIS code 5104.00; CIP code 11.0103.
Curriculum
Suggested course sequence, as printed in the academic catalog.
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| — | GS/HUM 102 Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| DLP 100 | Principles of Digital Literacy | 1 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition | 3 |
| IT 110 | Computer Concepts | 3 |
| — | DLP Computer Applications (DLP) Restricted Elective(s) | 3 |
| IT 120 | The Internet and Web Page Design | 3 |
| — | MAT Mathematics (MAT) Elective | 3 |
| IT 123 | Microcomputer Hardware | 3 |
| PSY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| IT 222 | Networking I | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| IT 223 | Microcomputer Operating Systems | 3 |
| — | General Elective | 3 |
| IT 224 | Networking II | 3 |
| — | General Elective | 3 |
| IT 226 | Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| IT 230 | Help Desk Management and User Support | 3 |
| IT 232 | Computer Security | 3 |
| IT 270 | Network Server Management | 3 |
| IT 272 | Network Infrastructure | 3 |
| — | GS/HUM 251A Career Counseling Seminar | 1 |
| — | General Elective | 3 |
| IT 263 | Internship | 3 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS | 65 |
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid
Tuition (per credit hour): $553. For this program’s 65 semester credit hours that is $35,945 in tuition. Tuition is the tuition charge only; the required fees below are additional.
Required Fees (All Matriculated and Non-Matriculated Students)
- Application Fee — $25.00
One-time fee charged to all new applicants for admission to the institution. - Audit and Processing Fee — $100.00
One-time fee charged to all new and re-entry students during the first semester. - Registration and Services Fee — $21.00
Per credit hour; all courses. - Lab Fee — $25.00
Per credit hour; for all courses that incorporate or require outside use of institution’s computer labs, software, and other resources.
Costs above are the catalog's published tuition and fee schedule. They do not include books, supplies or living expenses, and the catalog notes that several equipment charges are estimates whose actual cost may vary.
Mildred Elley is proud of its long history in providing an affordable private college experience to all of its students. Many of our students receive significant financial aid packages that considerably reduce their out-of-pocket expenditures on tuition, fees, and books/supplies. For questions about tuition charges or financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Mildred Elley participates in the following federal financial aid programs: the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS), the Federal Direct Stafford Loan and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.
Students enrolled in credit-hour based degree and certificate programs at Mildred Elley are eligible to participate in the State of New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other programs sponsored by the State of New York, including the Veterans Tuition Award. TAP is a New York State grant program that is available to New York State residents for full-time study (twelve or more credit hours per semester) at approved institutions.
Mildred Elley is proud to offer a scholarship program to its students. A student may apply for this in-house scholarship program by submitting an application and essay. For information please visit: http://www.mildred-elley.edu/scholarships
Tuition is $553 per credit hour, which is $35,945 for the program's 65 semester credit hours.
Career Services
The faculty and staff of the college are committed to assisting graduates in securing the best possible employment opportunities available in their chosen professional career fields. The Office of Career Services is the student’s contact for career-related issues.
Students are well prepared for their job search through the variety of courses completed as well as the Career Counseling Seminar. In the seminar, students learn job search techniques, resume writing, interviewing skills and specific career-related strategies. The college strongly encourages current students approaching the end of their course work to visit the Office of Career Services for individual career counseling, to obtain further assistance in writing resumes and cover letters, and for information about continuing their education.
The Office of Career Services also develops and maintains close relationships with local employers, many of whom list their job openings with the college. The staff forwards the resumes of interested and qualified students and graduates directly to these employers.
Mildred Elley offers lifetime placement assistance as well as career counseling to all graduates. While placement services will be provided through regular contact with employers and graduates, assistance with job search techniques, résumé and cover letter writing, interview skills, and specific career-related strategies, Mildred Elley does not guarantee employment to any student or graduate.
Students are encouraged to research employment outcomes for each program and each profession, such as job projections and salaries, through outside research. As a courtesy to its students and applicants, Mildred Elley maintains links to the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook information on its disclosures page at: http://www.mildred-elley.edu/disclosures
Campus
Mildred Elley — Albany Campus
855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855
Mildred Elley’s main campus is located at 855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. The New York City Metro campus is a branch campus at 25 Broadway, Floor 16, New York, NY 10004. The college also operates approved extension sites in Amsterdam, NY and Brooklyn, NY, which are not separate campuses.
Accreditation and Approvals
Mildred Elley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801, (267) 284-5011, www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MSCHE accreditation applies to all academic programs and institutional operations at the following approved Mildred Elley locations: Albany, NY Campus; New York City, NY Campus; Amsterdam, NY Extension Site; Brooklyn, NY, Extension Site; and approved distance-education programs and online offerings.
Mildred Elley is approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to offer the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees, and undergraduate Certificate programs. Its programs are registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As a degree-granting institution of higher education, Mildred Elley is a member of the University of the State of New York (USNY).
The institution is further approved by the Veterans of the Armed Forces and the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). Mildred Elley is approved to enroll non-immigrant international students by the Department of Homeland Security.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide