2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Applied Information Technology, BA (Online)

Overview

Requirements

Degree Requirements

See Bachelor's Degree requirements

General Education

See General Education Course Requirements for the College of Graduate and Professional Studies

IT Service Management Certificate

Complete all courses in the IT Service Management Certificate.

CS 160Introduction to Computer Principles

3

CS 203Hardware Installation and Maintenance

3

CS 201IT Helpdesk Administration

3

CS 325Networking

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Fullstack Developer Certificate

You will take all courses from the Full Stack Developer Certificate.

CS 152Introduction to Web Development

3

CS 321JavaScript Technologies

3

CS 342Database Development

3

CS 441Dynamic Web Design

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Additional Required Courses:

CS 230Data Analysis

3

or

MATH 105Applied Business Statistics

3

CS 365Information Systems Security

3

CS 311Security Policies and Procedures

3

CS 326Network Security

3

ENGL 312Business Writing

3

or

ENGL 316Technical Writing

3

COMM 318Computer Mediated Communication

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Plus 6 elective credits from list (with advisor approval):

CS 301Agile Project Management

3

CS 312Secure Operating Systems

3

CS 344Python

3

CS 354Source Code Control and Virtualization

3

CS 403Ethical Hacking

3

CS 401Defensive Network Security

3

CS 402Computer Forensics

3

CS 272Java Programming I

3

CS 372Java Programming II

3

CS 360Comparison of Programming Languages

3

CMST 133Introduction to Visual Communication

3

CMST 316Group and Team Communication

3

CMST 321Business and Professional Communication

3

CS 423Linux Administration

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 48

Plan of Study

Outcomes

  1. Design effective technology-based solutions integrated into the user’s environment.
  2. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to generate possible solutions to technology related problems.
  3. Communicate effectively with clients and peers verbally and in writing.
  4. Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation.
  5. Demonstrate independent learning through research, preparation, and presentation of a solution of a technology problem.
  6. Describe the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and society, including ethical, legal, and policy issues.