Program Information
BS Degree - Code 633400 Catalog 2019/2020
Ronald Eaglin, Chair, School of Engineering, 386-506-4176, Ronald.Eaglin@daytonastate.edu
Jessica Matthews, 386-506-4138, Jessica.Matthews@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
To prepare students for successful employment in the field of Information Technology through quality education and advisement.
Description:
The BSIT degree prepares graduates for technical positions in the fields of information systems management, information technology, network security, and digital forensics, and computer programming. Graduates of this program will have a broad understanding of processes that support the development, delivery and management, and security of information systems.
Program Educational Objectives:
A graduate of the BSIT program will exhibit the following characteristics.
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Career: Graduates will hold progressively more responsible positions in the IT field, including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature.
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Skills: Graduates will communicate effectively as an IT professional with users, peers, and higher management. They will solve problems using different and up-to-date methodologies. Use mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie information technology applications. They will work with teams exhibiting quality and timeliness.
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Professionalism and Ethics: Graduates will demonstrate ethical behavior as an IT professional and sensitivity to the impact of technology on society. They will be involved as a member of the local and global communities acting as responsible technical professionals.
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Life-Long-Learning: Graduates will pursue and successfully complete an advanced degree and/or obtain offered IT certificates as necessary for the duties of the profession.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to;
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Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
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Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
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Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.
The BSIT degree uses a 2 + 2 model requiring the completion of an associate’s degree (AA, AS) for admission into the program.
Students must have course work or an equivalent educational experience that covers that fundamental areas of:
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Human computer interaction
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Information management
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Computer programming and software engineering
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Computer network design and maintenance
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Web systems and technologies
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Information assurance and security
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System administration and maintenance
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System integration and architecture
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Professional requirements of the IT profession
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Students must submit a separate application for admissions to the upper two years of this program.
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Applicants for the BSIT degree must have earned an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or previous Bachelor of Science (BS) with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
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Students must have successfully completed College Algebra (MAC1105) or equivalent.
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Students with a grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 may be admitted conditionally.
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Applicants who have not earned an associate degree may be admitted to the BSIT if they have earned at least 60 transferrable college level credits with a grade of "C" or better in all core courses. Applicants in this category must otherwise meet all other requirements for admission which will be granted by approval of the Chair. Students gaining admission through greater than 60 hours must have completed a class in College Algebra (MAC 1105) or equivalent with a grade of C or better for admission.
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A course in Discrete Mathematics (MAD2104) or Discrete Analysis (COT3100 or COT3103) or equivalent should be completed either as a pre-requisite to the program or in the first semester of the program.
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Students should complete 2 semesters of programming as part of their AA or AS program prior to starting the program. Recommended courses are COP1000 and second semester programming such as COP2360 (C#), or COP2800 (Java).
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Student advising guides are available at the department home page.
Additional Completion Requirements
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Prior to graduation, students must complete a minimum of: a) 48 hours of approved upper level technical courses, b) 36 hours of general education course work and, c) 44 hours of approved lower level technical course work.
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Students must have completed two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college level foreign language to graduate.
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Specific to the graduation requirements of the program, students must complete a course in Statistics (STA2023) and Calculus (MAC2311C) to fulfill the mathematics requirements of the program.
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Students must complete 6 hours in one area of specialization. Students should refer to the Specializations for available options.
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Students must complete the State mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs; Mathematics - 6 hrs; Natural Sciences - 6 hrs; Humanities - 6 hrs; Social Sciences - 6 hrs and an additional three (3) hours from any of the five categories.
Careers
Some associated careers are networking, security, computer systems, programming, systems design and maintenance and project management in information technology fields.
The bureau of labor statistics reported in 2016 the mean annual wages for the following information technology professions; network and computer systems administrators - $79,600; Database administrators - $84,950, computer programmer - $79,840, Information Security Analyst - $92,600. Results compiled from BLS - http://www.bls.gov/
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
Program Credit Requirements
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Technical Electives |
44.00 |
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General Education Requirements |
36.00 |
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Upper Level Required or Electives |
48.00 |
| TOTAL |
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128.00 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Specializations
Students must complete 6 hours of coursework in a chosen specialization.
SELECT - Web Systems Programming (Pick 2 Courses)
| COP4709 | Applied Database II | 3 |
| COP4834 | Web Systems II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
OR - Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics (Pick 2 Courses)
| CET4860 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4861 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4862 | Network Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| CET4884 | Security Methods and Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
2nd Semester
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3 |
| MAC1140 | Pre-Calculus Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
3rd Semester
4th Semester
| CNT4007 | Data and Computer Communications | 3 |
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
5th Semester
| CNT4703 | Voice and Data Network Design | 3 |
| CIS4510 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Students must have access to a personal computer to run software required for the program. Computers are available at all Daytona State College campuses. Students wishing to purchase a computer for the program should contact the program office to determine minimum computer specifications.