Information Technology, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (IT) at City University of Seattle is a rigorous undergraduate program that offers the convenience of an online IT degree with the benefit of our state-of-the-art laboratories. Students will master the technologies and services employed in modern Information System (IS) environments, gaining insights from a faculty of current industry leaders and professionals.
B.S. in Information Technology Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program will prepare students to:
- Apply a broad base of technical concepts and practices in core technologies and a deep understanding in key topics to solve technical challenges.
- Apply current technologies, skills, best practices and standards to developing, integrating and managing information technology and processes in support of business needs.
- Communicate orally and in writing, to a wide range of audiences.
- Contribute as a team member and leader integrating professional, ethical, legal, security and social responsibilities in a global environment.
- Engage in continuing professional development in support of a career in technology or related field.
- Identify and accommodate user needs in the design, selection, creation and administration of technology solutions, including interface, access and usability aspects.
- Prepare solutions and develop project plans which account for the local and global impact on individuals, organizations and society.
Total Required Credits (180 Credits)
*This program requires MATH 151 (Calculus) or higher.
Preparatory Course (30 Credits)
Core Requirements (55 Credits)
| BC 301 | Critical Thinking (HU) | 5 |
| IS 306 | Data Management Communications and Networking | 5 |
| CS 302 | Human Computer Interaction | 5 |
| CS 330 | Network Communications Basics | 5 |
| IS 340 | Operating Systems | 5 |
| IS 350 | Systems Analysis and Design | 5 |
| PM 401 | Introduction to Project Management | 5 |
| IS 345 | Information Security | 5 |
| IS 470 | IT Service Management | 5 |
| IS 471 | Information Technology Ethics | 5 |
| IS 375 | C++ Intermediate | 5 |
Depth of Study (25 Credits)
| CJ 360 | Cybercrime, Technology, and Social Change (SS) | 5 |
| IS 464 | Policy and Audits | 5 |
| IS 468 | Tools and Techniques | 5 |
| IS 472 | IT Compliance | 5 |
| CS 481 | Network Security | 5 |
Capstone (5 Credits)