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Information Technology (BS)

Hours - 60 credit hours
Effective Sep. 2024
Last Revision 8/08/2024
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Math & Computing
Sponsoring Program: Information Technology
Holokai Category: Math & Sciences

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The Discipline

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Career Opportunities

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Program Requirements

CS/IT Foundation Requirements – 27 Credits

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
CS 101 Introduction to Programming Fundamentals F, W, S 3.0
IT 124 Information Technology Essentials F, W, S 3.0
CS 140 Web Design F, W, S 3.0
CS 202 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming F, W, S 3.0 CS 101
CS 250 Database Applications F, W 3.0
CS 311 Systems Engineering F, W, S 3.0 CS 202 and CS 250
IT 340 Foundations of Human-Computer Interaction W 3.0 CS 140, MATH 121
HIST 470 History and Ethics of Computing F, S 3.0 CS and IT majors: ENGL 315
MATH 121 Principles of Statistics F, W, S 3.0 MATH 107 or MATH 110 or ACCT 186 or score 24 on Math Section of the ACT or 590 on Math Section of the SAT

Information Technology Core Requirements – 21 Credits

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
IT 280 Computer Networking F, W, S 3.0
IT 320 System Administration Essentials F, W 3.0 CS 101, IT 124
IT 327 Server Administration Variable 3.0 IT 124
IT 381 Cybersecurity Analysis Variable 3.0 IT 124
IT 420 System Administration W 3.0 IT 320
IT 426 Architecting Computer Services Variable 3.0 IT 124 or IT 280
Pre- or Corequisite: IT 320
IT 480 Computer Network Design W 3.0 IT 280

    Elective Requirements – 9 Credits

    9 hours in additional IT coursework at the 300 level or above.
    *Note: Different topics of IT 390R may be taken for up to 9 credits towards graduation.

    Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
    IT 3.0
    IT 3.0
    IT 3.0

    Information Technology Experiential Requirements – 3 Credits

    Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
    IT 399R Internship in Information Technology F, W, S 3.0 Permission of instructor
    CRDEV 301R On-Campus Project Based Experiential Learning F, W 3.0

    Additional Program Requirements

    • One retake is allowed per class, for up to three classes. Additional retakes require special permission.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completing a major in Information Technology, a student will be able to:

    • Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    • Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
    • Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
    • Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
    • Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
    • Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

    The Discipline

    Information technology prepares students to design, install, manage, and maintain the computing systems on which organizations depend. Students learn how to create solutions to real-world situations by integrating current technologies. IT focuses on systems administration, networking, databases, human-computer interaction, and security to build effective, user-friendly systems. IT also prepares students to understand user needs and communicate technical issues.

    Career Opportunities

    Information technology graduates work in virtually all types of organizations. They design, install, and maintain computing infrastructures, including servers, networking, network security, embedded systems, and digital communications. Career opportunities exist in business, health care, government, education, and communications.