Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) Major in Information Technology Online
Prepare for in-demand IT roles with practical, job-ready skills in systems, infrastructure, and technology operations used across industries.
Program Overview
Acquire valuable skills in digital environments with an online information technology degree
Prepare for the technology demands of today’s workplace with practical, job-ready IT skills. The online, STEM-designated Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology at Texas State University is designed to help you support, manage, and improve the systems organizations rely on every day.
Through hands-on coursework in systems analysis, IT infrastructure, databases, technology applications, and project management, you’ll build skills you can apply immediately in real-world environments. You’ll also strengthen your ability to communicate technical concepts and lead technology initiatives across teams and organizations.
As part of the program, you’ll complete industry-recognized Coursera IT certificates—at no additional cost—and apply 24 credits toward your degree, giving you both academic knowledge and employer-valued credentials.
Tools and technologies you’ll work with:
- Analysis and design tools used to develop appropriate technology solutions to business needs
- UML and diagramming tools to model systems, workflows, and architecture
- Database systems and management tools used to store, organize, and access data
- Project management tools and frameworks to plan and support IT initiatives
- Technology platforms and applications used across enterprise environments
- AI tools used in the workplace to support IT operations and decision-making
- Analysis and design tools used to develop appropriate technology solutions to business needs
- UML and diagramming tools to model systems, workflows, and architecture
- Database systems and management tools used to store, organize, and access data
- Project management tools and frameworks to plan and support IT initiatives
- Technology platforms and applications used across enterprise environments
- AI tools used in the workplace to support IT operations and decision-making
As a student in this online B.A.A.S. program, you will learn how to:
- Analyze business needs and troubleshoot IT systems to solve real-world problems
- Understand how data and databases are used to become information that supports business operations
- Work with technology applications used across modern business environments
- Support and maintain IT infrastructure and day-to-day system operations
- Use project management principles to lead planning and execution of technology initiatives
- Understand how AI tools are used within IT operations and the modern workplace
- Communicate technical information clearly
- Analyze business needs and troubleshoot IT systems to solve real-world problems
- Understand how data and databases are used to become information that supports business operations
- Work with technology applications used across modern business environments
- Support and maintain IT infrastructure and day-to-day system operations
- Use project management principles to lead planning and execution of technology initiatives
- Understand how AI tools are used within IT operations and the modern workplace
- Communicate technical information clearly
Career opportunities:
- Information Technology Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support or Help Desk Technician
- IT Infrastructure or Operations Support Specialist
- Information Technology Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support or Help Desk Technician
- IT Infrastructure or Operations Support Specialist
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Tuition
Our online information technology degree fits your budget
Tuition for the online bachelor’s degree program in information technology is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.A.A.S. Information Technology | $405* | $1,216 |
*Students in Accelerated Online Programs are not eligible for payment plans or emergency loans. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. BookSmart fees are automatically added each semester but are not included in program costs; students may opt out by the start of each term. Registrations after the tuition deadline require full payment at registration. Cost of Attendance details are available through TXST One Stop.
Tuition breakdown
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**Texas State will apply to an undergraduate degree up to 72 semester credit hours from an accredited junior or community college. Students transferring more than 72 hours must consult with their academic advisor to determine how degree requirements will be satisfied.
Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's Texas State record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.
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Stay ahead and plan with these important dates
The Texas State B.A.A.S. in Information Technology program is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2026 | 8/19/26 | 8/5/26 | 8/12/26 | 8/19/26 | 8/13/26 | 10/7/26 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 2 2026 | 10/8/26 | 9/24/26 | 10/1/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/1/26 | 12/10/26 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Check out what you’ll need to begin a degree in information technology
Apply to the B.A.A.S. in Information Technology online program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your B.A.A.S. in Information Technology online from Texas State University, you must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international students*)
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions), regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
For applicants without a U.S. bachelor’s degree or high school diploma (or equivalent)**:
You must submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements.
- Official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of
- 19 listening
- 19 reading
- 19 speaking
- 18 writing
- Official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- Official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- Official Duolingo scores required with a 110 overall
- Official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
**Exemption: Applicants who have earned a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a country on our exempt countries list are not required to submit an English proficiency exam score.
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Undergraduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas State defines an on-campus international student as anyone with a nonimmigrant visa status, including H-1B visa holders, or those seeking a visa to enroll. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you will be classified as an international applicant.
An online international student is someone who holds citizenship in another country, is not a U.S. permanent resident, and resides outside the U.S. while enrolling in an online program.
Students who are not on a visa but are graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence are considered domestic applicants.
If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, you are considered a domestic applicant.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all institutions
Courses
See the course work that defines this online information technology program
To graduate from the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology from Texas State, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses, 35 credit hours of B.A.A.S. core courses (includes 15 credit hours of IT-focused courses), 24 credit hours earned via Coursera certificates, and 17 credit hours of remaining credit hours selected in consultation with the student's advisor.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
The B.A.A.S. in Information Technology major requires 37 total credit hours of OCED (Occupational Education) & CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses with 15 credit hours being focused in Information Technology.
The B.A.A.S. in Information Technology online program offers students 24 academic credits through Coursera certificate programs. These certificates will be assessed via Texas State’s PLA process (Prior Learning Assessment), via the OCED 4111 course, to their portfolio—including evidence of work experience and noncollegiate training (specifically Coursera certificates) assessed for college credit. TXST students can access Coursera through SSO login with their NetID credentials upon acceptance to the university.
Students may select from the following Information Technology Certificates:
- Google IT Support
- Google IT Automation with Python
- AWS Fundamentals
- Generative AI Fundamentals Specialization
- Google Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity Attack and Defense Fundamentals
- AWS Cloud Technology Consultant
- AWS Cloud Solutions Architect
- Generative AI for Cybersecurity Professionals
- Generative AI for Software Developers
- Meta Android Developer
- Meta Front-End Developer
- Meta Back-End Developer
- Meta Database Engineer
- Google Project Management
- Scrum Master Certification
- Real-World Product Management
Selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. Students are required to complete US 1100 (1 credit hour) as part of these remaining credits, with additional hours fulfilled through transfer or other approved methods.
