Information Technology Program Admissions Requirements

 

Students enrolling in our Master of Science in Information Technology must provide an official transcript of their previously-completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and meet one of the following:

  • Undergraduate degree is in Information Technology or a related field (ex: Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Development, etc.)
  • Completion of our Undergraduate IT Certificate
  • Completion of 6 upper-level (300-400) Undergraduate credits in IT-related courses*
  • Completion of an IT-related minor of concentration in student's Undergraduate program

If the IT-specific requirements are not noted in their official Bachelor's or Master's transcript, the student must provide official copies of their university transcripts which show the appropriate coursework.

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Students enrolling in one of our Graduate Certificates in Information Technology (Cybercrime, Digital Forensics, IT Project Management, Information Assurance, Information Systems Security, or Object Oriented Application Development) must provide an official transcript of their previously-completed Bachelor's or Master's degree and meet one of the following:

  • Undergraduate degree is in Information Technology or a related field (ex: Computer Science, Information Systems, Database Development, etc.)
  • Two years of work experience in the specific sub-field for their Certificate
  • Completion of six (6) upper-division (300-400 level) Undergraduate credits in IT-related courses*
  • Completion of an IT-related minor or concentration during their Bachelor's degree

If the IT-specific requirements are not noted in their official Bachelor’s or Master’s transcript, the student must provide official copies of their university transcripts which show the appropriate coursework. Verification of two years work experience for the Graduate Certificates in IT need to be sent to the university from the student’s current/previous employer on company letterhead.

Admissions Process for Graduate IT Students

  1. Apply for admission
  2. Complete the online orientation
  3. Contact the institution where you earned your undergraduate degree and have an official copy of your undergraduate transcript sent to us at:

    American Public University System
    Attn: Student Records
    10110 Battleview Parkway, Suite 114
    Manassas, VA 20109
    Transfer Credit Fax: 304-724-3788
    E-mail: documents@apus.edu

  4. An Admissions Representative will be assigned to work with you and will contact you via email or phone to assist you with the enrollment process. Your Admissions Representative will also be reviewing documents verifying your previous education or work experience and will notify you when you have been admitted and can register for classes.

*Preadmission courses completed at the Undergraduate level must be graded C or better; B or better at the Graduate level.

Have Questions?
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