Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program prepares students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of technology. This program provides a comprehensive foundation in operating systems, network administration, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and data management. Through access to state-of-the-art technology labs and cutting-edge tools, students will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting information system solutions.

Coursework in this program provides a foundation for select industry certifications. These certifications enhance employment opportunities but are not a state specific requirement.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Design secure information systems solutions for physical and virtual environments based on business requirements

2. Apply ethical and professional standards in IT practices, ensuring responsible and sustainable use of technology.

3. Plan technology projects, utilizing best practices in project management methodologies.

4. Use information systems for the collection, organization, and delivery of data.

5. Communicate technical information and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve common goals in IT projects.

6. Develop artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) approaches to create workplace efficiency and accuracy.

Program Content

A minimum of 120.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.

Required Courses

All courses, 67.00 semester credit hours, are required.

IT 101 - MicroComputer Organization Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 105 - Computer Architecture Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 110 - Computer Operating Systems Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 115 - Network Fundamentals Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 204 - Linux System Administration Semester Credit Hours: 4.00
IT 210 - Enterprise Network Engineering Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
or IT 500 Network Engineering
IT 215 - Programming in Python Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 220 - Database Management Systems Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 306 - Virtualization Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 310 - Foundations of Cybersecurity Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 316 - Human Computer Interaction Semester Credit Hours: 3
IT 320 - Fundamentals of Programming Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 338 - Ethical Hacking Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 340 - Information Systems Management Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 346 - Information Technology Project Management Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
or IT 520 Project Management for Cybersecurity
IT 350 - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
or IT 621 Advanced AI and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
IT 368 - Cloud Computing Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 369 - Cloud Computing Security Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 410 - Wireless Security Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 411 - Data Privacy Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 430 - Data Analytics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
or IT 611 Big Data Analytics
IT 450 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practitioner Semester Credit Hours: 3.00

Open Elective Courses

A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours is required. Eligible students can take approved dual credit graduate level courses to complete a portion of the open electives requirement.

Dual Credit Courses

Eligible students can replace up to 12.00 semester credit hours of the core program requirements with approved dual credit graduate level coursework. A total of 12.00 graduate semester credit hours can be taken throughout the student’s program.

Graduate Program

Applicable Dual Credit Courses

Master of Science in Computer Science

IT 500 Network Engineering

IT 611 Big Data Analytics

IT 621 Advanced AI and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

IT 500 Network Engineering

IT 520 Project Management for Cybersecurity

Required Capstone or Internship

3.00 semester credit hours are required.

IT 491 - Information Technology Capstone Project Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
IT 499 - Internship in Technology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
* Online students in some states may not be allowed to take this internship due to state restrictions.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in this bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. Courses transferred from other accredited colleges may also be used to meet these requirements.

EN 104 - English Composition I Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
EN 111 - Information Literacy Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
EN 116 - Speech Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
EN 304 - English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
HU 140 - Cultural Diversity Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
HU 240 - Introduction to Humanities Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
HU 340 - Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
MA 109 - College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
MA 320 - Statistics Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
SC 270 - Environmental Literacy Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 101 - Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
SS 350 - Social Issues and Technology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00

Personal and Professional Development Courses

All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I Semester Credit Hours: 1.00
PD 202 - Professional Development II Semester Credit Hours: 1.00