Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Major

The Information Technology major, which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, prepares students to be able to identify and employ the information technology and methodologies required to help an organization meet its goals. Students are prepared to understand and meet the technology needs of users in an organization while being able to select, apply, integrate and administer computing technologies within the organization. Students are prepared to advocate for the users as well as to administer computer systems, manage networks of computers, design and develop web pages, and develop network and system security strategies for an organization. Due to the rapid rate of change in technology, students are equipped to understand and manage the information technology resources of an organization in an environment of change as new technologies emerge. Students will gain hands-on experience with a range of information technologies. An internship is required to provide students with an understanding of how information technology is used in the real world. Opportunities Graduates in information technology develop the knowledge and understanding required of IT professionals and are prepared to go on to advanced study or to enter various information technology fields. Graduates are in high demand and are well equipped to enter careers in system administration, web design and development, network administration, and network security. Educational Objectives The Information Technology program will prepare students to be professionals capable of applying principles to practice, able to undertake lifelong learning, and aware of social, ethical, and environmental issues associated with their professional activities. The expected accomplishments of our graduates during the first several years following graduation from the program are to: successfully apply principles and practices of computing to design and maintain systems that meet customer need and support user needs; function ethically and responsibly as a full participant in the computing discipline; remain current in the fast-changing world of technology today by pursuing lifelong learning; operate successfully as part of a team; and apply knowledge and skills to the benefit of society. Program Outcomes Upon completion of the program, the student will have the following abilities: Communication - Ability to communicate ideas and concepts in written and oral forms clearly and in an organized manner. Mathematical Foundations - Ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematical concepts and theory to develop and analyze computing systems. Teamwork - Ability to work in teams. Design - Ability to apply system design process and notation in order to design systems. Critical Thinking - Ability to reason logically and evaluate and analyze a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs. Ethics - Ability to identify the role computers play in society and identify and analyze ethical impacts of professional behavior and actions. Information Literacy - Ability to identify and utilize appropriate information sources in order to understand and/or solve problems.