Information Technology, Bachelor of Science
Program Description:
Information Technology encompasses all aspects of computing technology. A Bachelor's degree will apply modern technologies to the areas of programming to traditional, web and mobile applications, and will cover such areas as networking, information security and databases. The courses also prepare the student to take on many of the industry’s top certifications. This bachelor's degree prepares the student to pursue a wide range of IT positions such as database and system administrators, web and application developers, network analyst, security analyst, security risk assessor and IT implementation specialists.
Program Requirements (120 Credits)
General Education (39 Credits)
Student Life Skills (1 Credit)
English and Communications (9 Credits)
Humanities (6 Credits)
| Any Two Humanities Courses | 6 |
Behavioral/Social Science (6 Credits)
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Any Social Science Course | 3 |
Natural Science (7 Credits)
| Any Two Natural Science Courses Including One Lab | 7 |
Mathematics (7 Credits)
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
| CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Core Requirements (42 Credits)
Electives (21 Credits)
Cybersecurity Concentration (18 Credits)
Computer Forensics Concentration (18 Credits)
| CIS 3382 | Investigating Hard Disk, Files and OS | 3 |
| CIS 3391 | Computer Forensics Investigation Procedures | 3 |
| CIS 4389 | Investigating Data and Image Files | 3 |
| CNT 2414C | Investigating Cybercrime | 3 |
| CNT 2510C | Investigating Wireless Networks and Devices | 3 |
| CTS 2315C | Intrusion Detection and Firewalls | 3 |
Programming and Database Management Concentration (18 Credits)
NOTE: A total of up to 60 credits may be transferred from the General Education and/or Elective courses taken during a degree program. FNU reserves the right to transfer the appropriate courses.