2015-2016 Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and proficiency to support, troubleshoot, and design key elements of the Information Technology infrastructure — from websites to networks — in organizations ranging from business and government to health care, and many more.

Students will be exposed to the essential skills needed to support the tactical technical operations of today’s global companies, as well as the insight and critical thinking required to analyze and effectively deploy forward-looking technologies.

Graduates from the BSIT possess a strong combination of technical skills, knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to support an organization’s technology infrastructure and the people who use it.

Students are expected to demonstrate computer and critical thinking skills in order to succeed in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. Courses within the major component of the curriculum are overarching by design and will prepare students for success.

This program applies the use of technologies and practice employed by numerous and diverse global organizations with emphasis on networking, security, programming and technology infrastructure.

Credits earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain information systems professions. General information about information systems licensure options is available from vendor-specific web sites such as Microsoft, Cisco, Project Management Institute, CompTia or EC-Council.

Also available: a Master of Science in Information Systems, and Associate in Arts in Information Technology.

Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:

  • Cyber Security Technology
  • Database Technology
  • Digital Forensics Technology
  • Enterprise Security Technology
  • Internetworking Technology
  • Mobile Programming Technology
  • Networking Technology
  • Programming Technology
  • Web Development Technology

Requirements

Area I-Core Component

ACC 100Accounting I

BUS 100Introduction to Business

CIS 106+Introduction to Information Technology

CIS 110Computer Programming Design

ENG 115English Composition

MAT 104Algebra with Applications

Total Credit Hours:27.0

Area II-Major Core Component

CIS 111Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems

CIS 175+Introduction to Networking

CIS 210Systems Analysis and Development

CIS 273Web Design and Development

CIS 312+Computer Architecture

CIS 255+Operating Systems

CIS 329+Administering Desktop Clients

CIS 337+Internetworking Basics

CIS 333+Networking Security Fundamentals

CIS 348+Information Technology Project Management

CIS 349+Information Technology Audit and Control

CIS 375Human Computer Interaction

MAT 200Precalculus

CIS 498Information Technology Capstone

Total Credit Hours:58.5

Area II-Concentration Component

Students must choose one of the following Area II Concentration Components to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Area III-General Education Component

ENG 215Research and Writing

ENG 315Professional Communications

OR

ENG 316Technical Writing (Required for IT or IS)

HIS 105Contemporary U.S. History

OR

POL 110U.S. Government

HUM 111World Cultures I

HUM 112World Cultures II

MAT 311Discrete Math

PHI 210Critical Thinking

PSY 105Introduction to Psychology

OR

PSY 110Social Psychology (Required for CRJ)

SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science

SCI 115Introduction to Biology

SCI 200Environmental Science

SOC 100Introduction to Sociology

ECO 405Economic Problems and Issues

OR

POL 300Contemporary International Problems

SOC 300Sociology of Developing Countries

Total Credit Hours:63.0

Area IV-Elective Component

These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (See "Minors").

Total Credit Hours:22.5

 

Area II Concentration Requirements

Cyber Security Technology Concentration

CIS 332+Network Server Administration I

SEC 420+Perimeter Defense Techniques

SEC 435Network Penetration Testing

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Database Technology Concentration

CIS 267Visual Basic Programming

CIS 424+Database Administration I

CIS 428+Database Administration II

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Digital Forensics Technology Concentration

CIS 332+Network Server Administration I

SEC 340Computer Forensic Technology

SEC 435Network Penetration Testing

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Enterprise Security Technology Concentration

CIS 332+Network Server Administration I

SEC 420+Perimeter Defense Techniques

SEC 459Disaster Recovery & Virtualization

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Internetworking Technology Concentration

CIS 411+Advanced Routing

CIS 413+Internetworking Switching

CIS 436+Internetworking Troubleshooting

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Mobile Programming Technology Concentration

CIS 406JAVA Programming I

CIS 431Mobile Programming I

CIS 432Mobile Programming II

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Networking Technology Concentration

CIS 332+Network Server Administration I

CIS 401+Network Server Administration II

CIS 409+Network Services Infrastructure

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Programming Technology Concentration

CIS 267Visual Basic Programming

CIS 242C++ Programming I

CIS 406JAVA Programming I

CIS 328C++ Programming II

CIS 407JAVA Programming II

Total Credit Hours:13.5

Web Development Technology Concentration

CIS 267Visual Basic Programming

CIS 307Web Page Development I

CIS 309Web Page Development II

Total Credit Hours:13.5

All courses are 4.5 credits.

Total Credit Hours: 180.0

+Course and certification availability subject to change. Some courses may require pre-requisites first be satisfied through completion of the course at Strayer University, transfer credit or review of previous certifications earned. Contact your advisor for additional information.