Program Information
BS Degree - Code 633400 Catalog 2024/2025
Nabeel Yousef, Interim Chair, Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering, 386-506-4176,
Nabeel.Yousef@daytonastate.edu
Information email: bsit@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 studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at 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: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
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A completed Bachelor of Science in Information Technology application. An application to the BSIT program can be completed in the Admissions Office, the BSIT program office, or online through https://www.daytonastate.edu.
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A conferred Associate of Arts or Science or Applied Science, with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
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Sixty (60) credits of transferrable college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution, with all core coursework having grades “C” or better.
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Typically, graduates of A.S. degree programs transfer 15-18 credits of General Education Core. A.A. graduates will typically transfer the total 36 General Education Core Requirements into the BSIT program. A.A. graduates or those admitted with 60+ college credits will also require 18 hours in technical courses, or other area approved by the department chair in lieu of the additional general education courses required of the A.S. student. Please see an advisor for individual technical area requirements.
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A grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 may be admitted conditionally. Applicants may be admitted to the program with the approval of the Chair of the BSIT program.
- Completion with a grade of “C” or better of ENC 1101 – English or its equivalent.
- Completion with a grade of “C” or better of MAC 1105 – College Algebra or its equivalent.
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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 COP2220, COP2360 (C#), or COP2800 (Java).
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Official transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be received for evaluation by the Records Office at Daytona State. International Students must have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized international evaluator.
Additional Completion Requirements
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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. For more details, a BSIT planner is available at the bottom of the department home page.
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Completion with a grade of “C” or better for all program specific courses.
Careers
The occupational outlook for information technology is available at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/computer-and-information/computer-and-information-technology-field-of-degree.htm Students considering careers in engineering technology should read the information on types of jobs available and salary ranges.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a 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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Program Specific Courses |
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
Select One: Technical Writing
Students who have taken ENC2210 can use that course to fulfill this requirement. Such students will need to take an additional 3 hours of upper-level technical elective to meet the 48 hours of upper level requirement. New students should take GEB3213 to avoid taking excess hours.
Specializations
Students must complete 6 hours of coursework in a chosen specialization.
Web Systems Programming (6 credits)
Choose Two Courses
OR - Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics (6 credits)
Choose Two 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
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3 |
| CNT3104 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 2 |
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3 |
| COP4610 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| General Education or Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
2nd Semester
| COP3530 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3 |
| General Education or Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
3rd Semester
| CDA4101 | Computer Organization and Design | 3 |
| CIS4250 | Ethical Issues in IT | 1 |
| CEN4801 | Systems Integration | 3 |
| General Education or Technical Elective | 4 |
| CEN4010 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
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.