Laurus College

What you'll study

The curriculum combines general education with technical core courses. General education comprises 10 courses (50 credits) covering college success, computer applications, English composition, introductory algebra, psychology, life and physical sciences, sociology, and world history. Examples include:

• LAU100 College Orientation (5 cr)
• LAU115 Computer Applications (5 cr)
• ENG100 English Composition I and ENG200 English Composition II (5 cr each)
• MTH101 Introductory Algebra (5 cr)
• PSY140 Introduction to Psychology (5 cr)

The program core includes 15 courses (75 credits) that build practical IT skills and align with industry certification objectives. Sample core courses are:

• ITS100 Hardware Technology Fundamentals (5 cr) — PC hardware, storage, virtual machines; aligns with CompTIA A+ Core 1 objectives.
• ITS110 Operating Systems and Security (5 cr) — system administration, Windows and Linux configuration and security; aligns with CompTIA A+ Core 2 objectives. (Prerequisite: ITS100)
• ITS220 Introduction to Database Management (5 cr) — relational database design, SQL, normalization and data integrity.
• ITS250 Network Infrastructure and Operations (5 cr) — networking fundamentals, OSI model, TCP/IP, switching and routing; aligns with CompTIA Network+ objectives. (Prerequisite: ITS100)
• ITS260 Network Services and Security (5 cr) — administration of network information services such as Active Directory in Windows domain environments.

Entry requirements

The program page does not list specific entry criteria. Prospective students should contact admissions for details on prerequisites, transcript requirements and application steps.

Career prospects

The degree prepares graduates for technical and operational IT roles. Job titles cited by the program include Network & Computer Systems Administrator, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Information Technology Consultant, Network Support Specialist and Computer User Support Specialist.

Scholarships & funding angle

If you need financial support, inquire with the college's admissions or financial aid office about scholarships, grants and payment plans. Because the program aligns with common IT certifications, also consider employer tuition assistance or industry-sponsored training funds that reimburse certification-related study.