Program: Information Technology, B.S. - University of Houston Clear Lake

Apr 07, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

The B.S. in Information Technology delivers the tools that the students need to meet the rising demand in Networking, Systems Administration, Digital Forensics, Web Development, and Cybersecurity across public, private, non-profit, and government entities worldwide. The curriculum allows students to meet the increasing demand of our digital world with leading edge tools and hands-on activities.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 hours and includes 42 hours of University Core. However, some of the Major Requirements courses listed below also satisfy University Core. If other courses are taken to satisfy University Core, the Major Requirements below are still necessary for graduation and substitutions are not accepted.

University Core Requirements (42 hours)

Component Area Option (3 hours)

Two 1- hour Life and Physical Science Labs

COMM 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 1100 - Learning Frameworks Credit Hours: 1

Major Requirements (48 hours)

Students must meet these core requirements or approved upper-level substitutes.

Major Requirements

ITEC 1310 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 2313 - Scripting I Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 2351 - Web Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 2381 - Forensics Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 3312 - Scripting II Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 3335 - Database Development Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 3365 - Network Fundamentals Credit Hours:
ITEC 3388 - Cyber Security I Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 4313 - Emerging Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 4342 - Information Technology Project Management Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 4388 - Senior Project in Information Technology Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 3301 - Management Theory and Practice Credit Hours: 3
MGMT 3313 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3
WRIT 3315 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
STAT 3308 - Computational Statistics Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

At most, only 6 credits may be transferred toward the Major Requirements and IT Specialization. Lower-level credit given for any of the above courses may require students to take additional approved technical electives to satisfy the plan requirements.

Additional Major Requirements Courses

ITEC 4379 - Internship in Information Technology Credit Hours: 3 or approved elective

Elective Requirements (30 hours)

Electives

This degree requires students to have 9 hours of Specialization electives. Additionally, 12 hours of major electives (upper or lower level technical classes, approved by faculty adviser.

Additional Information

12 hours of major electives must be upper level classes which must be approved by the faculty adviser. Choose from approved ITEC/CSCI/CINF 33xx-43xx courses.
The specific courses beyond the Major Requirements to be included in the Candidate Plan of Study (CPS) will be selected by students with the approval of the faculty adviser.

Specialization Requirements (9 hours)

Students must select one of the following three specializations in Information Technology (IT).

Forensics Specialization

Students interested in Computer Forensics must take the following three courses:

ITEC 4381 - Computer Forensics Credit Hours:
ITEC 4382 - Registry & Internet Forensics Credit Hours:
CRIM 4330 - Criminal Investigation Credit Hours: 3

Web Design and Development Specialization

Students interested in Web Design and Development must take the following course:

ITEC 4351 - Web Design Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

In addition, students must take one course from each of the following options: CINF 4230 or ITEC 4352 , and ARTS 2371 or ARTS 3360

Information Technology Management and Administration Specialization

Students interested in Information Technology Management and Administration must take:

CSCI 4364 - Computer Systems Administration Credit Hours: 3

Information Technology Management and Administration Specialization Requirements

Students must take two of the following three classes:

ITEC 4335 - Database Administration Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 4365 - Network Administration Credit Hours: 3
ITEC 4366 - Computer Security and Disaster Recovery Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Courses noted on the CPS as Major Requirements, Major Electives and IT Specialization must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.

Information Technology, B.S.

Degree Requirements

University Core Requirements (42 hours)

Communication (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Creative Arts (3 hours)

American History (6 hours)

Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Social Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Component Area Option (3 hours)

Major Requirements (48 hours)

Major Requirements

Additional Information

Additional Major Requirements Courses

Elective Requirements (30 hours)

Electives

Additional Information

Specialization Requirements (9 hours)

Forensics Specialization

Web Design and Development Specialization

Additional Information

Information Technology Management and Administration Specialization

Information Technology Management and Administration Specialization Requirements

Additional Information