Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Information Technology, B.S.

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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)

Communication (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

Creative Arts (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

American History (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Government/Political Science (6 hours)

Choose TWO courses from the UHCL core approved list.

Social Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)

Choose ONE course from the UHCL core approved list.

Component Area Option (6 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: 3
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 six 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

Specialization Requirements (9 hours)

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

Programming Specialization

Students interested in the Programming Specialization must take the following courses:

CSCI 1471 - Computer Science II Credit Hours: 4
CSCI 2315 - Data Structures Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

In addition, students must take one course from either of the following options: CSCI 4316 Advanced Enterprise Java and Framework or CSCI 4377 Introduction to Mobile Applications Development.

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.

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

Twelve 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.