Information Technology, BS (IT)

BS: Information Technology Degree Plan (IT)

Information Technology (BS)

Students pursuing the information technology degree are required to select and complete an 18-hour approved area of support as part of their academic program. This requirement can be satisfied by selecting an approved 6-course (18-hour) area of emphasis that complements information technology.

Some approved technical/vocational courses may be transferred from a technical school, junior college, or other two-year degree granting institution. A maximum of twelve semester hours (or four courses) may be transferred for lower-level credit. Up to twelve hours of lower-level credit may also be assigned on the basis of documented work experience, military training, and/or competency testing. The combination of transferred hours or assigned credit may not exceed twelve semester hours.

Information Technology Selection

• Advanced CS or IT electives - Credit Hours: 9
• CS, IT, DET, IS, ITC courses - Credit Hours: 6

Supplement for Major

• ECON 261 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 *

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• IS 322 - Business Statistics Credit Hours: 3

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• MATH 377 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3

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• MATH 131 - Calculus for Application Credit Hours: 3 *

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• MATH 185 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 3 *

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• *Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Support Area

An approved 6-course area of emphasis (excluding courses used to satisfy other degree requirements) - 18 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 6 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade of C in CS 115 , CS 116 ; IT 220 , IT 221 , IT 225 , IT 310 
Minimum GPA in major requirements: 2.00
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.