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Today’s business world is constantly changing, challenged by national and global financial transformations and legislative, social, ethical and environmental changes. People who earn business administration degrees and learn to effectively navigate this changing business world develop great potential for high earning power and lifetime employment opportunities. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level employment in public and private companies of all sizes, and in virtually all industry sectors. Career paths include marketing, insurance, banking, finance, small business management and human resources.

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Protecting and defending information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, and confidentiality is vital. The demand for personnel with cyber security skills exists in virtually every industry, from ensuring national security to day-to-day business operations. In the rapidly changing world of technology, it is imperative that businesses and individuals are able to keep their information secure. The AAS degree in Cyber Security is for students who plan to pursue a career in the fi eld of data and network security and administration. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level positions as computer security specialists, information security analysts, and network administrators.

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Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop solutions to technical problems, and their work is the link between scientific discoveries and commercial applications. Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates, and employment outlooks are favorable due to growing demand for qualified engineers. With a combination of liberal arts and general education, plus a rigorous concentration in mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering courses, this program thoroughly prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges. Engineering positions are in aerospace, agriculture, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer hardware and software, electrical, environmental, health and safety, electronics, marine/ naval, mechanical, mining and geological, petroleum, nuclear, and even law or medicine. Most engineers work in offi ce buildings, laboratories or industrial plants, but other settings include construction and oil and gas exploration sites. Numerous high-level executives in government and industry began their careers as engineers.

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide effective technical support for computer systems and users. Coursework includes commonly used business applications, operating systems, networks, ethics and security, helping prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly growing field of computer support and IT services.

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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Legal Studies Through Technology prepares students for careers in the legal industry, working under the supervision of attorneys. According to the American Bar Association, “a legal assistant, or paralegal, is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which the lawyer is responsible.” Paralegals are not licensed and always work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. The goal of the Legal Studies degree is to prepare students to become entry-level paralegals.

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