Information Systems and Technology, Undergraduate Certificate
Visit the Information Systems and Technology Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology is available to all UVU Students with a particular focus designed to provide high school students an opportunity to obtain a stackable certificate with an emphasis in career and technical education while still enrolled in high school. This certificate will be available from the University for college students/adults looking for basic entry-level skills leading to further academic advancement. Students complete a foundational core in programming, database, web application design, data communication, and networking.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 10 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL 1005 | Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries | |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Domain Requirements | 6 Credits | |
| Complete 6 credits from one domain: | 6 | |
| Information Systems Domain | ||
| Computer Programming I for IS IT (3) | ||
or CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| Web Application Design (3) | ||
| Information Technology Domain | ||
| Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3) | ||
| Computer Architecture and Systems Software (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 16 semester credits.
- Minimum grade of C required in all courses.
- Overall grade point average of 2.5 (C) or above.
- Residency hours: minimum of 5 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 | College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries | 4 |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Complete 6 credits from one domain | 6 | |
| Information Systems Domain: | ||
| Computer Programming I for IS IT or Fundamentals of Programming | ||
| Web Application Design | ||
| Information Technology Domain: | ||
| Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | ||
| Computer Architecture and Systems Software | ||
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.
Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 |
Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing |
3-4 |
| MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 |
College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries |
4-5 |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 10-12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Choose a Domain | 6 | |
Information Systems |
||
| Computer Programming I for IS IT or Fundamentals of Programming |
||
| Web Application Design | ||
Information Technology |
||
| Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | ||
| Computer Architecture and Systems Software | ||
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
- Apply tools, concepts, and computing techniques to solve business problems.
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