Nov 23, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interdisciplinary Studies, Information Technology, B.A.S.

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The plan in Information Technology (IT) leads to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree. This plan prepares students in a variety of IT careers such as systems administrators, network administrators, computer specialists, database managers, database administrators, computer technicians, computer security manager, web designers and developers, etc. within commercial, industrial, educational and governmental institutions. The curriculum allows students to develop a broad background in information technology with a balance of theory and hands-on practical experience.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 hours and includes 42 hours of University Core. University Core is listed separately in the catalog. Applicants can be considered for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Information Technology track in the College of Science and Engineering if they:

Have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology or a related field or have a minimum of 33 semester credit hours with a minimum of 15 technical or vocational hours in an IT or related discipline.
Are eligible to return to the last school attended.
Earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

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 (45 hours)

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

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: 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
CINF 3321 - Information Systems Theory and Practice 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 or approved elective

Elective Requirements (18 hours)

Electives

This degree requires students to have 9 hours of specialization electives and 9 hours of major electives.

Additional Information

9 hours of major electives from 2xxx-4xxx ITEC/CSCI/CINF or other electives as approved by program chair.

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: 3
ITEC 4382 - Registry & Internet Forensics Credit Hours: 3
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 4320 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.

Interdisciplinary Studies, Information Technology, B.A.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 (45 hours)

Additional Information

Additional Major Requirements Courses

Elective Requirements (18 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