Laurus College

What you'll study

The program combines general education with a program core that covers hardware, operating systems, databases, networking and security. General education includes 10 courses (50 credits) such as:

• LAU100 College Orientation
• LAU115 Computer Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ENG100 English Composition I and ENG200 English Composition II
• MTH101 Introductory Algebra
• PSY140 Introduction to Psychology
• BIO200 Life Science
• PHY200 Physical Science
• SOC120 Introduction to Sociology
• HUM200 World History

The program core comprises 15 courses (75 credits). Key IT courses listed in the catalog include:

• ITS100 Hardware Technology Fundamentals — PC hardware, installation/configuration of Windows, storage systems and virtual machines; aligns with CompTIA A+ Core 1.
• ITS110 Operating Systems and Security — system administration, troubleshooting and security across Windows and Linux; aligns with CompTIA A+ Core 2. (Prerequisite: ITS100)
• ITS220 Introduction to Database Management — relational database design, SQL, normalization and data integrity.
• ITS250 Network Infrastructure and Operations — physical infrastructure, addressing, switching, routing, OSI/TCP-IP fundamentals; aligns with CompTIA Network+. (Prerequisite: ITS100)
• ITS260 Network Services and Security — administration of network information services in Windows domain environments, including Active Directory and related topics.

Entry requirements

The catalog excerpt does not specify admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should contact Laurus College admissions for official entry requirements, transfer-credit policies and any prerequisites needed for enrollment.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for technical and support roles in IT. Positions the catalog cites include:

• Network & Computer Systems Administrator
• Systems Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Information Technology Consultant
• Network Support Specialist
• Computer User Support Specialist

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not list specific scholarships. Students should explore federal aid, institutional aid, scholarships and employer tuition assistance where available, and inquire with the college’s financial aid office about options that apply to this online bachelor’s program.