Earn your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology and Innovation online.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology and Innovation is a 60 semester-credit-hour degree that prepares you to use technology and AI-enabled tools to solve problems, collaborate across teams, and drive innovation in the workplace. The program blends technical skill-building, innovation practices, and professional communication to prepare graduates for entry-level and emerging roles where human creativity and AI capabilities work side by side. 

Embedded credentials and certificates along the way

  • 1. Immediate Impact Credentials

    Every learner begins their course of study with an industry-connected, short-term credential of 13 semester-credit-hours, so you gain immediate skills to apply to your career right from the start.

  • 2. Industry-Aligned Certificates

    Your initial credential is embedded into the year-long, 25 semester-credit-hour Meritus College certificate in the same specialization. Completed in your second semester, this dives deeper into technology and business skills, and prepares you for external industry credentials from Google or HRCI.

  • 3. Stackable Associate Degree

    In your second year, both your credential and certificate build directly into the Associate of Applied Science in Technology and Innovation. This AAS program is structured for completion in two years, featuring flexible 8-week terms, career-relevant projects, and our unique “Workplace as Laboratory” model.

  • 4. Core Technical & Professional Skills

    Beyond your specialization, your coursework builds essential technical and professional skills across core areas. The classes listed below represent courses, with full course lists and descriptions available in the academic catalog.


At Meritus College, every credential and certificate is a milestone that builds real-world skills for immediate impact and stacks toward your associate degree. 

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Learning outcomes

Meritus College is a new college created to help advance the careers of working adults. As we enroll our first class of learners, our programs are built to prepare you for success, both today and in the future. No matter your path, every program helps you achieve the following outcomes:

Advance economic mobility through career-ready skills

Apply in-demand tools and knowledge that lead to family-sustaining wages and long-term growth.

Apply technical and analytical competencies

Build strong foundations in data literacy, problem-solving, and modern technology.

Use and evaluate AI responsibly

Leverage AI tools to support problem-solving, decision-making, and creative work while evaluating for accuracy, bias, and ethical impact.

Lead and collaborate in diverse professional contexts

Strengthen your leadership, teamwork, and adaptability in both in-person and remote work settings.

Communicate effectively across modalities and audiences

Learn to write, speak, and present with clarity, whether to technical peers or executive stakeholders.

Demonstrate ethical, inclusive, and responsible decision-making

Make thoughtful, equity-minded decisions that consider the impact of your work and technology on people and communities.

Engage in reflective practice and lifelong learning

Develop a growth mindset and a habit of self-reflection to support your ongoing personal and professional growth.

Integrate academic knowledge with real-world application

Apply what you learn in the classroom to your current or future job starting right away.


Navigate and maximize flexible, online learning environments

Gain the self-management skills, digital fluency, and confidence to succeed in modern learning and work environments.

These outcomes are woven through the courses, projects, and coaching conversations you’ll have throughout your time at Meritus College.

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