Information Technology, B.S.

Every organization uses some form of information technology to perform its operations. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree prepares students to install, manage, and maintain the computing infrastructure on which organizational systems run. The BSIT program prepares students to work as data communication consultants, information security analysts, and network administrators. The BSIT program prepares students to have a strong foundation in computer architecture, data communication, cloud computing, IT project management, information security, networks, and system administration.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of at least 122 semester credits required in the BS degree; at least 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses.
2. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all discipline core, specialty core, and elective courses with no grade lower than a "C-."
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
5. Completion of GE global intercultural requirement. INFO 405G Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT GI WE satisfies this requirement.  
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005	Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC	3
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055	College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL	4
Social/Behavior Science		3
INFO 1120	Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals	3
IT 1510	Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX	3
	Credit Hours	16
Semester 2
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing CC	3
Fine Arts Distribution		3
PHYS 2010	College Physics I PP	4
PHYS 2015	College Physics I Lab	1
INFO 1200	Computer Programming I for IS IT	3
IT 1600	Computer Architecture and Systems Software	3
	Credit Hours	17
Second Year
Semester 3
PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G	Ethics and Values IH or Ethics and Values IH GI	3
INFO 2200	Computer Programming II for IS IT	3
INFO 2410	Database Fundamentals	3
MGMT 2340	Business Statistics I	3
IT 2600 or CS 2600	Data Communication Fundamentals or Computer Networks I	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 4
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097	Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE	2
INFO 3300	Web Systems Development	3
IT 2530	Introduction to System Administration--WIndows Client	3
IT 3600	Internetworking and Router Management	3
CYBR 2700	Information Security Fundamentals	3
	Credit Hours	14
Third Year
Semester 5
Biology Distribution BIOL 1011 Introduction for Bioinformatics BB recommended		3
ENGL 2100	Technical Communication HH WE	3
CS 2300	Discrete Mathematical Structures I	3
IT 3200	Cloud Foundations	3
IT 3510	Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 6
Physical Science Distribution		3
IT 3530	Advanced System Administration--Windows Server	3
IT 4600	Enterprise Network Architectures and Administration	3
IT Application Domain		3
BS IT Elective Domain		3
	Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
Semester 7
American Institutions		3
INFO 3430	Systems Analysis and Design WE	3
CYBR 4700	Enterprise Cybersecurity Management	3
IT Application Domain		3
BS IT Elective Domain		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 8
INFO 405G	Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT GI WE	3
IT 4750	Information Technology Operations Capstone	3
IT 4300	IoT-Internet of Things	3
BS IT Elective Domain		3
BS IT Elective Domain		3
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	122

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.