OR An associates degree or higher with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics; and at least 2 years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or at least two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. Possession of an associates degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.