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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 Area II Concentration Components listed 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 105American History after 1865
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

SCI 110Introduction to Physical Science
SCI 115Introduction to Biology
SOC 100Introduction to Sociology
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

 All courses are 4.5 quarter hour credits.

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 quarter hour 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.