Information Technology, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology focuses on highly relevant skills in cybersecurity, computer networking, and end-user design and development. The Information Technology degree goes beyond the science behind computers, teaching students how to design, develop, test and maintain solutions in a wide range of computing and networking application areas. Information Technology studies are integrated to provide students with the knowledge and skills to meet the computer technology needs of business, government, healthcare, education and other organizations. In addition to core competencies in programming and networking, security and privacy, and other application-focused computing fields, the Information Technology major features a junior-level project to address a community need. Also, students in the Information Technology major are required to complete a two-semester senior capstone project, allowing them to apply the range of their abilities in a real-world context. Students in the Information Technology major are also required to select 9 credit hours of IT senior class electives from various fields such as cyber-security, web/mobile development and computer networking.

Program Requirements

General Education 41 Credit Hours¹
Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education) 3 Credit Hours
Scientific Literacy requirement (in addition to General Education) 3 Credit Hours²
Core Courses 52 Credit Hours
Major Electives 9 Credit Hours
University Electives 12-18 Credit Hours

Footnotes

¹ The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. Some credit hours may be fulfilled by courses required in the major.
² The scientific literacy requirement may be met by courses required in the major.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Core Courses: 52 Credit Hours

CS 149. Introduction to Programming Credits: 3.00
CS 159. Advanced Programming Credits: 3.00
CS 227. Discrete Structures I Credits: 3.00
ISAT 341. Machine Learning and Data Science Credits: 3.00
ISAT 447. Interaction Design Credits: 3.00
IT 101. Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3.00
IT 203. Information Security and Privacy Credits: 3.00
IT 212. Digital Electronics Credits: 3.00
IT 215. Introduction to Telecommunications, Networking and Security Credits: 3.00
IT 240. Database Administration Credits: 3.00
IT 301. Web Technologies Credits: 3.00
IT 302. Societal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology Credits: 3.00
IT 311. Operating Systems Administration Credits: 3.00
IT 313. Community Projects Credits: 3.00
IT 333. Advanced Networking for Information Technology Credits: 3.00
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics [C3QR] Credits: 3.00

Capstone

IT 444. Capstone Project Design Credits: 1.00
IT 445. Capstone Project Implementation Credits: 3.00

Major Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Select from the following list of courses.

ISAT 445. Software Engineering and Agile Development Credits: 3.00
ISAT 460. TCP/IP Networks Credits: 3.00
ISAT 461. Internetworking Credits: 3.00
ISAT 462. Network Applications Development Credits: 3.00
ISAT 465. Wireless Networking, Security and Forensics Credits: 3.00
IT 334. Computer Cyber Crime, Forensics and Auditing Credits: 3.00
IT 341. Mobile Applications Credits: 3.00
IT 342. Web Server Administration Credits: 3.00
IT 435. Cryptography for Information Technology Credits: 3.00
IT 443. Cloud Computing and IoT Networks Credits: 3.00

University Electives: 12-18 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Information Technology Recommended Schedule for Majors

First Year

Fall Semester: 15 Credit Hours

IT 101. Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3.00
CS 149. Introduction to Programming Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 9.00

Spring Semester: 15 Credit Hours

CS 159. Advanced Programming Credits: 3.00
CS 227. Discrete Structures I Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 9.00

Total: 30 Credit Hours

Second Year

Fall Semester: 15 Credit Hours

IT 215. Introduction to Telecommunications, Networking and Security Credits: 3.00
IT 203. Information Security and Privacy Credits: 3.00
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics [C3QR] Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 6.00

Spring Semester: 15 Credit Hours

IT 212. Digital Electronics Credits: 3.00
IT 240. Database Administration Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 9.00

Total: 30 Credit Hours

Third Year

Fall Semester: 15 Credit Hours

IT 301. Web Technologies Credits: 3.00
IT 302. Societal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology Credits: 3.00
IT 333. Advanced Networking for Information Technology Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 6.00

Spring Semester: 15 Credit Hours

ISAT 447. Interaction Design Credits: 3.00
ISAT 341. Machine Learning and Data Science Credits: 3.00
IT 311. Operating Systems Administration Credits: 3.00
IT 313. Community Projects Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 3.00

Total: 30 Credit Hours

Fourth Year

Fall Semester: 15 Credit Hours

IT 444. Capstone Project Design Credits: 1.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 14.00

Spring Semester: 15 Credit Hours

IT 445. Capstone Project Implementation Credits: 3.00
General Education, degree requirements or elective courses Credits / Units: 12.00