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Bachelor of Science - Columbus State University

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Bachelor of Science

Program Description

The B.S. Information Technology (BSIT) program provides students with a combination of knowledge, hands–on experience, and application of theory to support their employment in the field of Information Technology. The curriculum emphasizes quantitative and communication skills as well as providing a basic foundation in understanding the business process and the role of Information Technology in supporting that process. The BSIT is also available online.

Computer science and information technology graduates find jobs in a wide array of occupations including software engineering, application, game, and web programming, network administration and security, and database administration. Because computers are becoming more and more pervasive, computer science and information technology jobs are available in almost every field. According to the US Department of Labor, computer science and information technology job opportunities are expected to grow at approximately 20% through 2018 which is much faster than the average for all occupations.

Career Opportunities

Business/Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Network Manager, Network & Security Specialists

Admission Requirements

There are no program specific admission requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates in the BS in Information Technology (BSIT) program will:

  • be able to apply fundamental systems analysis, project management, and end user support concepts to address real–world business problems
  • be able to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to develop creative solutions to these problems
  • be able apply professional and interpersonal skills to communicate these solutions to both coworkers and management
  • understand how the software solution functions as a part of the overall business solution to the problem at hand
  • participate in the development and testing of the software designed as a part of this business solution

Additional Program Requirements

Students must earn a C or better in all WBIT, CPSC and MISM courses in Areas F, G, and H.

Program of Study

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
MATH 1113

Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4
COMM 1110
Select one of the following courses:

ITDS 1125
ITDS 1779
ITDS 2726
ITDS 2727
ITDS 2735
ITDS 2746
ITDS 2748
ITDS 2749
ITDS 2755

OR
Select one of the following courses:

EURO 2105
INTS 2105
LEAD 1705
LIBR 1105
POLS 2401
HIST 1111
HIST 1112

Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
Any Area C-E course with a study abroad component.

Note: the two extra hours may be used as electives.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

ENGL 2111
ENGL 2112
ITDS 1145*
ITDS 1155
ITDS 2125
PHIL 2010

Select one of the following fine arts courses:

ARTH 1100
ITDS 1145*
MUSC 1100
THEA 1100
ARTH 2125
ARTH 2126

*ITDS 1145, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.


Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 11
Select two lab science courses from below:

ASTR 1105/1305
ATSC 1112/1112L
BIOL 1215K
BIOL 1225K
CHEM 1151/1151L
CHEM 1152/1152L
CHEM 1211/1211L
CHEM 1212/1212L
GEOL 1121/1121L
GEOL 1122/1322
GEOL 2225
PHYS 1111/1311
PHYS 1112/1312
PHYS 1125/1325
PHYS 2211/2311
PHYS 2212/2312

Select the following course:
STAT 1401

Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12
Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

ECON 2105
ECON 2106
PHIL 2030
PSYC 1101
SOCI 1101

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

ANTH 1105
ANTH 1107
ANTH 2105
ANTH 2136
ENGL 2136
GEOG 1101
HIST 1111
HIST 1112
INTS 2105
ITDS 1156

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3

PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC and MISM course.

CPSC 1301K Computer Science 1
CPSC 1302 Computer Science 2
CPSC 2105 Computer Organization
CYBR 2106 Introduction to Information Security
CYBR 2159 Fundamentals of Computer Networks
MATH 2125 Intro to Discrete Mathematics

Note: Extra Math hour will be applied to Area G.


Area G Required Core Courses Required Hours: 31
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC and MISM course.

CPSC 3118 Graphic User Interface Development
CPSC 3131 Database Systems
CPSC 3165 Professionalism in Computing
CPSC 3415 Information Technology (IT) Practicum
CPSC 4205 Senior Project & Portfolio
ENG 5195 Technical and Scientific Writing
MISM 2115 Introduction to information Systems in Business
MISM 3109 Principles of IT Mgmt for Non-Business Majors
MISM 4165 Project Management
MISM 4168 Systems Analysis & Design

* CPSC 3415 is a 1-credit hours course which must be taken 3 times in three different approved subject areas.
One hour from Area F MATH.


Area H Program Electives Required Hours: 15

A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC and MISM course.

Select 3 hours from CPSC / MISM
Select 12 hours from CPSC / MISM 3000 level or above

OR

To include Certificate in Cybersecurity:
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC and MISM course.

Select 3 hours from CPSC / MISM
Select 3 hours from CPSC / MISM 3000 level or above
Choose three of the following:
CYBR 3128 Cybersecurity Management
CYBR 3106 Cybersecurity Risk Management
CYBR 3108 Defensive Programming
CYBR 3119 Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
CYBR 4160 Applied Cryptography
CYBR 4166 Intrusion Detection and Prevention
CPSC 5127 Computer and Network Security
CYBR 4128 Penetration Testing and Countermeasures

OR

To include Certificate in Web Development:
A grade of "C" or better is required in each CPSC and MISM course.

CPSC 2125 Internet Programming
CPSC 3105 Digital Multimedia Development
CPSC 4125 Server-Side Web Development
CPSC 5165 Web Projects
Select 3 hours from CPSC / MISM 3000 level or above

Area I General Electives Required Hours: 14
Recommended Courses for Business Minor include:

ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting
BUSA 3135 International Business
ECON 2106 Principles of Microeconomics
MGMT 3109 Principles of Mgmt for Non-Business Majors
MKTG 3109 Principles of Marketing for Non-Business Majors
Note: Students are limited to no more than 30hrs of courses from the DATCoB with the following prefixes:
ACCT/BUSA/MISM/ECON/ ENTR/FINC/FTA/MGMT/MKTG.


Total Hours Required: 123

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