The IT undergraduate program offers students a comprehensive education in information technology, focusing on practical skills in areas such as cybersecurity, software development, networking, and data management. With a curriculum designed to meet industry demands, students gain hands-on experience through lab work, internships, and capstone projects. Our graduates are well-prepared for careers in IT, equipped with the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving field.
B.S. in Information Technology (General Track)
The following is the list of Program Educational Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes for the B.S. in Information Technology—General Track. These objectives and outcomes were revised on 07/07/2022 and approved by the CS/IT curriculum committee.
Program Educational Objectives
Within three to five years of graduation, graduates from our Information Technology program are expected to:
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Apply information technology knowledge, skills, and best practices to analyze, design, develop, and implement Information Technology solutions.
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Professionally advance with graduate studies in information technology or other related disciplines.
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Adapt to change through continued professional development and life-long learning.
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Serve in professional organizations and local communities and support of diversity and inclusion.
Student Learning Outcomes (or Program-Level Learning Outcomes)
Graduates completing the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (General Track) will have the ability 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 based on legal and ethical principles in computing practice.
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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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Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.
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