Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

an ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.

an ability to use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals. [IT]

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Information Technology Core (49 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS101Introduction to Computer Science

3

CS103Programming for Everyone I

3

CS104Programming for Everyone II

3

CS110Web Development

3

CS221Introduction to Information Technology Systems

3

CS241Cloud Computing Foundations

3

CS311Application Development I - Backend

3

CS312Application Development II - Frontend

3

CS283PostgreSQL

3

CS203Introduction to C

3

CS222Microprocessors

3

CS323Computer Organization and Architecture

4

CS325Operating Systems

3

CS326Computer Networks

3

CS421Information Security and Data Protection

3

CS429Capstone: Information Technology

3

Information Technology Major Cognates (19 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4

MATH204Elementary Statistics

3

COMM342PR Case Studies and Organizational Theory

3

BUS101Introduction to Business

3

MGMT243Organizational Behavior

3

MGMT342Information Technology & Project Management

3

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS100Internet History, Technology, and Security

3

Or

CS101Introduction to Computer Science

3

 

CS103Programming for Everyone I

3

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS104Programming for Everyone II

3

CS110Web Development

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

BUS101Introduction to Business

3

MATH204Elementary Statistics

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS221Introduction to Information Technology Systems

3

CS203Introduction to C

3

CS311Application Development I - Backend

3

CS241Cloud Computing Foundations

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS222Microprocessors

3

CS312Application Development II - Frontend

3

MGMT243Organizational Behavior

3

SCI/ELEC
Scientific Inquiry

4

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS323Computer Organization and Architecture

4

CS283PostgreSQL

3

CS326Computer Networks

3

COMM342PR Case Studies and Organizational Theory

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS325Operating Systems

3

MGMT342Information Technology & Project Management

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CS421Information Security and Data Protection

3

CS355WWriting for Computer Science

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Note:

  • The expected first mathematics course for this degree is MATH135. Students who do not place into MATH135 based on the Mathematics Placement Policy may need to complete the following prerequisite courses listed below, in addition to the courses listed above:

    MATH101 – Intermediate Algebra (4)

    MATH115 – Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

    C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses in the Department of Mathematics.

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.