Information Technology, B.S. (120 Credits)

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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program will equip students with the technical skills and strategic thinking needed to design, manage, and secure digital systems in today’s data-driven world. By providing a blend of coursework in programming, networking, cybersecurity, database management, and systems analysis, the students will learn to solve real-world problems using cutting-edge technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, and by collaborating with our placement office and affiliate organizations can include internships, and collaborative projects. This will prepare graduates for dynamic careers in IT support, software development, cloud computing, and beyond. With a strong foundation in both theory and application, the student will emerge ready to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Program Goals:

Students will demonstrate higher-level communication skills and creativity
Students will be able to approach, analyze, and critique suggested innovative approaches.
Students will apply critical thinking, analytical, and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Students will be able to understand data-driven solutions to different real-world situations.
Students will learn stem-based technical skills, including statistical software.
Students will demonstrate data visualization and summarization techniques.

General Education Courses (36 Credits)

COM 238 - Professional Communications (3 Credits)
DATA 210 - Foundations of Data Management (3 Credits)
ENG 110 - Critical Reading (3 Credits)
ENG 130 - Critical Writing (3 Credits)
ENG 265 - Research Writing (3 Credits)
FYE 101 - First-Year Experience: Moving In (1 Credit)
FYE 102 - First-Year Experience: Moving Forward (1 Credit)
FYE 103 - First-Year Experience: Moving Up (1 Credit)
- Mathematics Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses. Students majoring in a business discipline should enroll in MAT-136):
  - MAT 120 - Foundations of Applied Mathematics OR
  - MAT 136 - Precalculus
- Critical Thinking, Innovation & Problem Solving Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Effective Communication Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Ethics & Cultural Awareness Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
- Personal Development & Professional Identity | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
  - FIN 208 - Getting Financially Fit
  - PSY 160 - Introduction to Psychology
- Meaningful Collaboration | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):

Information Technology Major Courses (27 Credits)

CS 120 - Programming for Everyone I (3 Credits)
CS 121 - Programming for Everyone II (3 Credits)
CS 210 - Web Development (3 Credits)
IT 220 - Networking Technologies & Telecommunications (3 Credits)
IT 225 - PostgreSQL (3 Credits)
IT 230 - Google Cloud Computing Foundations (3 Credits)
IT 320 - Operating Systems & Architecture (3 Credits)
IT 420 - Information Security & Data Protection (3 Credits)
IT 482 - Information Technology Capstone (3 Credits)

STEM Department Requirement Courses (15 Credits)

BA 328 - Business Analytics (3 Credits)
IT 120 - Introduction to Information Technology Systems (3 Credits)
MAT 234 - Finite Mathematics (3 Credits)
STA 326 - Applied Statistics (3 Credits)
- Analytical Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):
  - MAT 290 - Applied Calculus for Business
  - STA 327 - Advanced Statistics

Interdisciplinary Courses (9 Credits)

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
MGT 202 - Leadership & Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
- Business Option | 3 Credits (Choose one of the following courses):

Elective Requirements (33 Credits)

Satisfy elective requirements by enrolling in any Undergraduate courses, totaling 30 credits.