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 100 | Accounting I | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
| CIS 106+ | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| CIS 110 | Computer Programming Design | |
| COM 101 | Effective Communication Skills | |
| ENG 115 | English Composition | |
| MAT 104 | Algebra with Applications | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31.5 |
Area II-Major Core Component
| CIS 111 | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems | |
| CIS 175+ | Introduction to Networking | |
| CIS 210 | Systems Analysis and Development | |
| CIS 255+ | Operating Systems | |
| CIS 273 | Web Design and Development | |
| CIS 312+ | Computer Architecture | |
| CIS 333+ | Networking Security Fundamentals | |
| CIS 337+ | Internetworking Basics | |
| CIS 348+ | Information Technology Project Management | |
| CIS 349+ | Information Technology Audit and Control | |
| CIS 375 | Human-Computer Interaction | |
| MAT 200 | Precalculus | |
| CIS 498 | Information 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.
Area III-General Education Component
Area IV-Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Campus Dean, Associate Campus Dean, or Success Coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see "Minors").
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 435+ | Network Penetration Testing | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Database Technology Concentration
| CIS 267 | Visual 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 340+ | Computer Forensic Technology | |
| SEC 435+ | Network Penetration Testing | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13.5 |
Enterprise Security Technology Concentration
| CIS 332+ | Network Server Administration I | |
| SEC 420+ | Perimeter Defense Techniques | |
| SEC 459 | Disaster 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 406 | JAVA Programming I | |
| CIS 431 | Mobile Programming I | |
| CIS 432 | Mobile 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
Web Development Technology Concentration
| CIS 267 | Visual Basic Programming | |
| CIS 307 | Web Page Development I | |
| CIS 309 | Web 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 Campus Dean, Associate Campus Dean, Dean of Advising, or Success Coach for additional information.