The Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology is designed for individuals who wish to integrate the different disciplines of information technology within a business applications context. The program is concerned with the development, maintenance, management, and study of computer-based information technology systems in organizations. The BS in Information Technology program includes extensive training in the application of recordable information and knowledge, and the services and technologies to facilitate their management and use. Courses cover the key concepts of information technology, information systems management, and interpersonal and organizational communications. Graduates of this program will be able to create, maintain, and provide information technology and business related solutions in banking, government, academia, legal and judicial systems, the military, or any entry-level management position.
| Graduates will successfully complete 120 semester hours outlined below | |
| Semester Hours | |
| General Studies Requirements | 60 |
| Required General Studies Courses | 36 |
| General Studies Electives | 24 |
| Major Courses | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 36 |
| Professional Electives | 24 |
| Total | 120 |
| Required General Studies | 36 |
| Course Number / Description | Semester Hours |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 9 |
| Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area to include: | |
| BBA 3341 - Technical Writing | |
| SLS 1000 - Student Learning Success | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| EH 1010 - English Composition I | |
| EH 1020 - English Composition II | |
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| Select 2 courses from this area | |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Must be MA 1140 - Finite Math or Higher | |
| History | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area | |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area |
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General Studies Electives Courses can be taken from General Studies or any 2000-3000 level courses. |
24 |
| Professional Electives (Any of the below courses or any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement. ) |
24 |
| ITC 4175 - Database Implementation and Management | |
| ITC 4230 - Programming Concepts and Problem Solving II | |
| ITC 4453 - IT Infrastructure Management | |
| BBA 3391 - Information Technology Cost Analysis |
| Total 120 Semester Hours |
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