Information Technology and Cybersecurity (BS)
For students interested in cybersecurity, the assessment of users’ technology needs, and the evaluation, application, administration, and support of technology, we offer a major and minor in Information Technology. An information technologist determines user needs and then develops, manages, and supports technology- based solutions from a security perspective. The major provides students with a solid technical grounding in computer science and information technology, as well as a strong education in the interpersonal skills of communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making that are vital to the IT industry. Students take courses in communication, management, philosophy, computer science, and information technology. Students are prepared for a broad range of careers, such as web content provider/ manager, web developer, web administrator, IT consultant, network support, customer, security administrator, system integrator, system analyst, security engineer, security software developer, “ethical hacker,” and software developer.
Learning Outcomes
Information Technology majors will:
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and theory of computing and their application to solving real-world problems.
2. Communicate effectively across diverse audiences and modalities.
3. Demonstrate depth of knowledge through the application of theory and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.
4. Think abstractly, logically, clearly, and critically.
5. Use collaborative leadership abilities to contribute effectively in a diverse team.
6. Develop the individual initiative and skills to assess new ideas and information providing the capability for lifelong development.
7. Understand the ethical, legal, and social implications of technology as they apply to diverse communities and stakeholders.
8. Have the education and skills to seek employment in technology-related jobs or become enrolled in graduate study.
Program Requirements
Major Requirements (44 credits)
Information Technology and Cybersecurity majors complete eleven (11) courses:
| CS 110 | Foundations of Information Technology | 4 |
| CS 112 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
| CS 221 | Database Management Systems | 4 |
| CS 227 | Computer Networks | 4 |
| CS 245 | Computing Systems | 4 |
| CS 321 | Web-Centric Programming | 4 |
| CS 327 | Cybersecurity | 4 |
| CS 343 | Systems Analysis & Design | 4 |
| STAT 118 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| OR | |
| STAT 239 | Regression and Design of Experiments | 4 |
| BUS 221 | Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 234 | Organizational Communication & Behavior | 4 |