Mar 17, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate 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)

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)

Choose SIX hours from the UHCL core approved list.

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
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 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. Transferred technical and vocational credits must have a minimum grade of C- or above. 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 (3xxx-4xxx ITEC/CINF/CSCI)

Elective Requirements (18 hours)

Electives

This degree requires students to have 9-10 hours of Specialization electives. The hour difference is dependent on the declared specialization. Additionally, 8-9 hours of major electives (upper or lower-level technical classes), approved by the program director.

Additional Information

Eight to nine hours of major electives from 2xxx-4xxx ITEC/CSCI/CINF or other electives as approved program director. Deviations from this criteria must be approved by the program director.

Specialization Requirements (9-10 hours)

Students must select one of the following three 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
Additional Information

In addition, students must take one course from the following options:

•CRIM 4334 - Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3

•ITEC 4383 - Cybersecurity II Credit Hours: 3

•ITEC 4384 - Ethical Hacking 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 CSCI 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

Additional Information

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

Students cannot use both CSCI 2305 and CSCI 2335 to complete degree requirements.