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Software Major

The School of Computing and Information Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology as a single major with a strong foundation in the theory of Computer Science.

See the University, College & School Requirements for additional requirements needed for graduation.

Please see our graphical flowchart and plan of study to help plan your schedule.

Prerequisites

All students must have completed the following courses (or equivalent) prior to starting the BS in Information Technology program.

CGS 2518Computer Data AnalysisMAC 2147Pre-calculus Mathematics
-or-
CGS 2060		Intro to Microcomputers -or-
MAC 1105		Algebra and MAC 1114 Trig
-or-
CGS 2100		Intro to Micro for BusinessMAD 2104Discrete Math
COP 2210Programming IPSY 2012Introductory Psychology
CGS 3092Prof. Ethics and Social Issues  
Interdisciplinary Credits

Nine credits must be taken outside SCIS. These credits must be selected from the courses for a minor or certificate in another discipline. All nine credits must be taken from the same minor or certificate.

Core Courses

All students must complete all of the following courses:

CEN 3721 Human Computer Interaction COP 3337 Programming II
CGS 1920 Introduction to Computing COP 3402 Fundamentals of Computer Sys.
CGS 3767 Computer Operating Systems COP 3530 Data Structures
CGS 4285 Applied Computer Networking COP 4338 Programming III
CGS 4854 Web Site Construction and Mgmt. COP 4814 Component-Based Software Dev.
CGS 4366 Info Storage and Retrieval ENC 3213 Professional & Technical Writing
CNT 4403 Computing and Network Security  
Elective Courses

All students must take two elective courses. Students must select one area of concentration and take two courses in that area.

System Administration Area
CTS 4348 Unix Admin CIS 4431 IT Automation
Network Administration Area
CNT 4504 Network Administration CNT 4513 Data Communications
Application Development Area
COP 4005 Windows Programming for IT COP 4655 Mobile Application Development
COP 4813 Web Application Programming  
Database Administration Area
COP 4722 DB Survey COP 4723 DB Admin
Free Electives

All students must complete additional general elective courses to reach a minimum of 120 total credits. Prerequisites can count as general electives.