Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is designed to produce academically sound and functionally competent IT professionals who can build and deploy networks, databases, web properties, and other IT-related assets. Core programming skills along with problem-solving skills and techniques are offered to help bring you a well-rounded technology education. Additional concentrations allow you to choose from dozens of specific courses in order to specialize in the IT area of interest for you. IT personnel are needed in all industries, and this online bachelor’s program helps prepare you for a variety of possible careers including programmer, systems analyst, project manager, web developer, database designer, and more.
Coursework in this program also meets various industry certifications including Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW®). Please view course descriptions for complete details.
CIW® is a registered trademark of Certification Partners, LLC.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, this degree also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:
- Assess the significance of the system development life cycle and its effectiveness.
- Build a software program with software quality and reusability using the principles and concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Design a network that incorporates the principles of network technologies.
- Design a database that applies the fundamentals of database management systems.
- Analyze the computer and network security issues, policies, proactive measures, and software tools to counter security breaches and threats.
- Apply industry driven techniques for designing, developing, deploying, and securing enterprise applications on the desktop and on the Web.
- Demonstrate use of analytical, logical, and critical thinking to design, develop, and deploy effective Information Technology solutions.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
42
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Select one of the following concentrations:
15
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
30
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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French I
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French II
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German I
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German II
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Introduction to Japanese
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Russian I
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Introduction to Anthropology
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World Archaeology
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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Human Sexuality
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Planning Your Future with Purpose in STEM
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Social Media and Society
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Intercultural Communication
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Microeconomics
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Macroeconomics
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Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to Geography
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Practical Food Safety and Awareness
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International Relations I
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Introduction to Political Science
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American Government I
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Introduction to Psychology
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Death and Dying
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Race & Religion
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Hope and Resilience
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Introduction to Sociology
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Social Problems
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American Popular Culture
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
3 |
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Making Writing Relevant
3 |
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Introduction to Information Technology Writing
3 |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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The History and Context of STEM
3 |
| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Beginning Programming
3 |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (42 semester hours)
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Human Relations Communication
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Science
3 |
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User Experience I
3 |
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Introduction to Web Analytics
3 |
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Web Development Fundamentals
3 |
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Introduction to Python®
3 |
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Networking Concepts
3 |
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Database Concepts
3 |
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Securing Databases
3 |
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Information System Design
3 |
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Object Oriented Design
3 |
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Securing Applications
3 |
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Coevolution of Society, Culture, and Technology
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Privacy and Ethics
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Analytics, Algorithms, AI, and Humanity
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| Total Semester Hours 42 |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a General Concentration, Concentration in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Concentration in Programming, Concentration in Programming Full Stack/Python® Visualization, or Concentration in Project Management.
General Concentration (15 semester hours)
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Intermediate Web Development
3 |
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Web Development Using JavaScript®
3 |
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Management Information Systems
3 |
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Information Security
3 |
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Intermediate Computer Systems
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Blockchain and Digital Currency (15 semester hours)
The purpose of this concentration is to teach students about the relevant elements of blockchain and Cryptocurrency technologies for professionals, including decentralized organizations (DAOs), blockchain application, regulations and investments, use cases of digital assets including NFTs and cryptocurrencies. The concentration also focuses on practical Java programming for crypto and blockchain.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explain the history and economics behind cryptocurrencies and decentralized ledger and blockchain technologies
- Identify different layers of blockchain technologies stack and how they affect the governance of blockchain systems
- Summarize blockchain and cryptocurrency opportunities and vulnerabilities
- Apply the use of blockchain and cryptocurrencies technologies
- Analyze investment strategies associated with blockchain and cryptocurrency
- Demonstrate use of practical Java programming for blockchain
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
3 |
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Applications of Blockchain
3 |
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Blockchain Technology for Business
3 |
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Object Oriented Programming With Java®
3 |
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Blockchain and Crypto Programming
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Programming (15 semester hours)
The programming concentration provides students with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and exposure to multiple programming languages. As the field of information technology continues to evolve, this curriculum equips students with marketable skills for developing applications across platforms. With the rapid growth of software development, companies increasingly seek custom solutions, making expertise in computer programming essential. Courses within this concentration emphasize building mobile apps, games, and enterprise software while reinforcing programming principles, practices, and problem-solving strategies.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explain the principles and practices applicable to programming.
- Analyze guidelines and techniques related to object-oriented programming using different programming languages.
- Summarize current trends of software development and their impact of business.
- Apply programming techniques to create software across multiple platforms.
- Develop applications that demonstrate knowledge and technical proficiency.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Scripting Languages for the Administrator
3 |
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Intermediate Python® Programming
3 |
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Object Oriented Programming With Java®
3 |
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Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming With Java®
3 |
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Application Development
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Programming Full Stack/Python® Visualization (15 semester hours)
The Programming Full Stack/Python® Visualization concentration is designed to help equip students with the required skills and knowledge for proficiency in both full-stack web development and data visualization using Python. This concentration provides a well-rounded learning experience that covers both front-end and back-end web development, along with the techniques and tools needed to create effective visual representations of data.
Course in this concentration offer an in-depth understanding of a multi-tier architecture approach to applying more productive skills and techniques when replacing or upgrading independent tiers within a system without impacting other critical layers. Students will develop the knowledge and skills typically used to redevelop or modernize various layers associated with the user interface, business logic, and data storage. Students will also learn how to optimize front-end web server requirements and address back-end database or data storage concerns efficiently while also maintaining presentation, application processing, and data management functions.
Python® is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Explain full-stack web development theories, principles, and techniques
- Analyze data using Python's data manipulation libraries
- Create visually appealing charts, graphs, and dashboards to present data
- Build dynamic and interactive web applications that deliver seamless user experience
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Intermediate Web Development
3 |
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Web Development Using JavaScript®
3 |
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jQuery
3 |
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Intermediate Python® Programming
3 |
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Data Exploration and Visualization
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Concentration in Project Management (15 semester hours)
This concentration addresses the processes and goals of project management. It explores realistic application of project management process using project management strategies, tactics, and software. Other vital concepts and principles, such as negotiation techniques affecting how governments and organizations think about project management, are also examined. This concentration also expands on the processes and goals of negotiation. It explores a basic understanding of negotiation and the fundamentals of reaching an agreement while maintaining mutual gains. It helps you become more effective in delivering win-win agreements and distinguishing the differences between integrative negotiation and distributive bargaining when selecting the appropriate strategy for a project. This concentration builds your skills and abilities to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects. The concentration also focuses on quality delivery and the monitoring of risks in government and private sector contracting and acquisition activities.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Identify the models and strategies of project management.
- Explain the use of project management tools in an organization.
- Interpret the different techniques of project management.
- Apply effective strategies of project management in negotiating.
Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)
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Fundamentals of IT Project Management
3 |
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IT Project Management Using Microsoft Project®
3 |
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Negotiation I
3 |
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Fundamentals of Contracting and Acquisition
3 |
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Virtual Management
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 15 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Information Technology: Capstone 3
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 3 |
Elective Requirements (30 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major. 30 |
| Total Semester Hours 30 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Prerequisite: ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant, Senior standing, and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment. This course should be taken as the last course before graduation.