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 Program Description

 

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) is a degree program that prepares individuals for careers in Information Technology. This degree program is designed to address the key principles of the Internet, network and distributed computing, programming design and applications. Although much of the technology studied is very modern, all subjects have a firm foundation in computer science and software engineering principles.
Mode of Instruction
Instruction can be completed through residential instruction and/or distance learning methodologies.  
Program Goals  

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program will allow students to:

  • Develop a broad understanding of the centrally important concepts in modern computer science and show how they apply in different contexts;
  • Gain a technical education with an appropriate combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which will enable them to enter into and advance in the profession of information technology, management information systems, and business administration;
  • Continue their formal education and obtain advanced degrees in information technology, management information systems, business administration, or other related fields; and
  • Participate in life-long learning and to adapt to an ever-changing, global technological and business.
 
Graduation Requirements  
  • Student must complete 120 semester units of prescribed curriculum. One semester unit is equivalent to 15 contact hours or the equivalent in accelerated or distance learning terms.
  • Satisfactory completion of all required course work with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Students must apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
 


Program Requirements
Course # Course Title
Units
General Education Module
30
GED 100 English
3
GED 105 Communication
3
GED 110 Mathematics
3
GED 120 Environmental Science
3
GED 126 Life Science
3
GED 130 Introduction to the Humanities
3
GED 135 World Civilizations
3
GED 140 Intro to Psychology
3
GED 145 Intro to Sociology
3
GED 150 United States History
3
Major Module
30
INT 100 Computer Concepts
3
INT 105 PC Windows Essentials
3
INT 110 A + PC Hardware
3
INT 115 Introduction to Mass Communication Technology
3
INT 200 Introduction to PC Networking Fundamentals
3
INT 400 Server Fundamentals
3
INT 401 Systems Analysis and Design
3
INT 403 Social and Organizational Issues in Computing
3
INT 404 Management Information Systems
3
INT 405 Internet Security Management
3
General Electives Module
60
Students complete 20 general elective courses. Elective requirements can be completed through transfer credit, standardized exams or specialized training completed through company training, professional workshops, etc.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
120

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