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BS in Information Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Information Technology (IT) is designed for individuals in the IT industry. Various professional certifications may satisfy some or all of the degree's Information Technology elective requirements. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Information Technology is a 120-credit program. The program also helps prepare students for popular information technology related industry certifications that are perfect for increasing career opportunities in the rapidly growing IT job market. 

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-1070 or above

STA-2010

MAT-1210

PHY-1150 or CHE-1210

PHY-1160 or CHE-1220

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

  • Students may earn credits by selected technical certifications, testing, online courses, courses at other accredited institutions or through prior learning assessment (PLA).
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3
ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3
MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3
POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

-OR
CHE-1210General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. Information Technology (55 Credits)

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

-Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
-
PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

-OR
CHE-1220General Chemistry II with Lab

4

A. Information Technology Core (36 Credits)

CMP-2020Foundations of Information Technology

3

CYB-1200Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

ITS-1300Database Fundamentals

3

ITS-1500Computer Programming I

3

ITS-1600Fundamentals of Modern Operating Systems

3

ITS-2610Linux

3

CIS-3010Management Information Systems

3

ITS-3400Wireless and Mobile Networking

3

CMP-3540Network Technology

3

ITS-3630Windows Server Configuration

3

MAN-4350Project Management

3

CYB-4500Cloud Computing

3

B. Information Technology Electives (6 Credits)

For TESU course options, please contact an academic advisor.

C. Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-4010Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120