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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 300/400-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Information Technology is a 120-credit program.

In addition, the program 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-107 or above

STA-201

MAT-121

PHY-115 or CHE-121

PHY-116 or CHE-122

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 300 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 Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101English Composition I

3
ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Critical Information Literacy

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-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American 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)

AOJ-280Forensic Science

3

HIS-113American History I

3

FIL-110American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291Criminology

3

HIS-114American History II

3

HUM-103Introduction 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-107Computer Concepts and Applications

3

CHE-121General Chemistry I with Lab

4

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OR
PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

II. Information Technology (55 Credits)

STA-201Principles of Statistics

3

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Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
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PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

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OR
CHE-122General Chemistry II with Lab

4

A. Information Technology Core (36 Credits)

CMP-202Foundations of Information Technology

3

CYB-120Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

ITS-130Database Fundamentals

3

ITS-150Computer Programming I

3

ITS-160Fundamentals of Modern Operating Systems

3

ITS-261Linux

3

CIS-301Management Information Systems

3

ITS-340Wireless and Mobile Networking

3

CMP-354Network Technology

3

ITS-363Windows Server Configuration

3

MAN-435Project Management

3

CYB-450Cloud Computing

3

B. Information Technology Electives (6 Credits)

For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

C. Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-401Current 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