The information technology program provides a broad base of core, computer-related skills, and knowledge — programming, networking, human computer interaction, databases, and web systems. Students become technically competent in computer systems and learn how to manage existing technologies. But they also learn “context” — how to advocate for users.

Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

• Information Technology, BS
• Information Technology- Cyber Security Concentration, BS

Information Technology, BS Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
CSET 1100	Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology	4
MATH 1730	Calculus with Applications to Business and Finance	5
ECON 1150	Principles Of Macroeconomics	3
ENGT 1000	Engineering Technology Orientation	1
ENGL 1110	College Composition I	3
	Hours	16
Second Term
CSET 1200	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	3
ECON 1200	Principles Of Microeconomics	3
Natural Sciences Core and Natural Science Core Laboratory		4
ENGL 2950	Technical Writing	3
Social Sciences Core		3
	Hours	16
Third Term
BUAD 2040	Financial Accounting Information	3
ENGT 2500	Technical Project Management	3
ITEC 2100	Small Computer Systems	3
Diversity of US		3
Arts/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Term
ENGT 3050	Fundamentals Of Electricity	4
BUAD 2020	Information Technology Management	3
BUAD 2050	Accounting For Business Decision-Making	3
Communications Elective		3
CSET 2200	PC and Industrial Networks	4
	Hours	17
Fifth Term
ENGT 3010	Applied Statistics And Design Of Experiments	4
CSET 3200	Client/Server Computing	3
CSET 3100	Advanced Web Site Design	3
INFS 3770	Introduction To Database Systems	3
Art/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	16
Sixth Term
Technical/Professional Development Elective		3
CSET 3300	Database-Driven Web Sites	4
BUAD 3020	Principles Of Manufacturing And Service Systems	3
CSET 3250	Client-Side Scripting	3
INFS 4300	Web Application Development II	3
	Hours	16
Seventh Term
Technical/Professional Development Elective		3
BUAD 3030	Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations	3
CSET 4100	SERVER-SIDE PROGRAMMING	3
CSET 4750	Computer Networks And Data Communication	4
CSET 4150	Web Server Administration	3
	Hours	16
Eighth Term
Technical/Professional Development Elective		3
CSET 4250	Applied Programming Languages	3
ENGT 4050	Senior Technology Capstone	3
CSET 4850	Computer and Network Security	4
Natural Sciences Core		3
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	128

Information Technology- Cyber Security Concentration, BS

Students in the BS Information Technology – Cyber Security Concentration must take cyber security related projects in the following classes: CSET 3300, CSET 4850, and ENGT 4050. Please, consult the IT Program Director for additional information.

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
CSET 1100	Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology	4
MATH 1730	Calculus with Applications to Business and Finance	5
ECON 1150	Principles Of Macroeconomics	3
ENGT 1000	Engineering Technology Orientation	1
ENGL 1110	College Composition I	3
	Hours	16
Second Term
CSET 1200	Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures	3
Social Sciences Core		3
ECON 1200	Principles Of Microeconomics	3
Natural Sciences Core and Natural Science Core Laboratory		4
ENGL 2950	Technical Writing	3
	Hours	16
Third Term
BUAD 2040	Financial Accounting Information	3
ENGT 2500	Technical Project Management	3
ITEC 2100	Small Computer Systems	3
Diversity of US		3
Arts/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Term
ENGT 3050	Fundamentals Of Electricity	4
BUAD 2020	Information Technology Management	3
BUAD 2050	Accounting For Business Decision-Making	3
Communication Elective		3
CSET 2200	PC and Industrial Networks	4
	Hours	17
Fifth Term
ENGT 3010	Applied Statistics And Design Of Experiments	4
CSET 3200	Client/Server Computing	3
CSET 3100	Advanced Web Site Design	3
INFS 3770	Introduction To Database Systems	3
Art/Humanities Core/ Non-US Diversity		3
	Hours	16
Sixth Term
Technical/Professional Development Elective		3
CSET 3300	Database-Driven Web Sites	4
BUAD 3020	Principles Of Manufacturing And Service Systems	3
CSET 3250	Client-Side Scripting	3
INFS 4300	Web Application Development II	3
	Hours	16
Seventh Term
Technical/Professional Development Elective		3
CSET 4100	SERVER-SIDE PROGRAMMING	3
BUAD 3030	Managerial And Behavioral Processes In Organizations	3
CSET 4750	Computer Networks And Data Communication	4
CSET 4150	Web Server Administration	3
	Hours	16
Eighth Term
Technical/Professional Development Elective		3
CSET 4250	Applied Programming Languages	3
ENGT 4050	Senior Technology Capstone	3
CSET 4850	Computer and Network Security	4
Natural Sciences Core		3
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	128

Information Technology, BS Learning Outcomes

• PLO 1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• PLO 2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• PLO 3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.\\n
• PLO 4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• PLO 5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• PLO 6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals. [IT program criteria].

Information Technology- Cyber Security Concentration, BS Learning Outcomes

• PLO 1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• PLO 2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• PLO 3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.\\n
• PLO 4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• PLO 5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• PLO 6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals. [IT program criteria].

The program educational objectives of the Information Technology program will produce graduates that will:

1. Obtain positions as information technology professionals in various industries and government agencies that are involved in the creation, maintenance, and use of computers, computer networks, and computer information systems.
2. Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills that will enable them to be successful professionals.
3. Function effectively in a professional environment.
4. Continue their studies in IT-related graduate programs to enable their careers in information technology.