BS in Information Technology, General Information Technology, FlexPath option
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
In the General Information Technology specialization, undergraduate learners develop their knowledge and skills in courses that cover the fundamental IT domains of networking, database, web development, systems analysis and design, and project management. Learners may also select more advanced IT courses that allow them to develop deeper and broader knowledge and skills in IT topics including web development, networking, project management, and graphics and multimedia. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a BS in IT through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.
General Education Requirements
Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.†
Additional Program Requirements
Core courses
At least 25.5 program points
| IT-FPX1006 | Information Technology Concepts and Practices | 3 |
| IT-FPX2230 | Introduction to Database Systems | 1.5 |
| IT-FPX2249 | Introduction to Programming with Java | 3 |
| IT-FPX2280 | Network Technology and Architecture | 3 |
| IT-FPX3170 | Ethics and Business Goals for the Information Technology Professional | 3 |
| IT-FPX3240 | Web Development and JavaScript | 3 |
| IT-FPX3249 | Software Architecture and User Experience Design | 3 |
| IT-FPX3280 | Hardware and Operating System Administration | 3 |
| IT-FPX3358 | Information Security Concepts for the Information Technology Professional | 1.5 |
| PM-FPX3000 | Principles of Project Management | 1.5 |
Specialization courses
At least 15 program points
In addition, 15 program points of upper division health information management, information technology, or project management courses.†
Elective courses
At least 21 program points
Complete at least 21 program points of additional undergraduate courses.†
Capstone course
At least 6 program points
Taken during the learner’s final two quarters
Total
At least 90 program points, including a minimum of 27 program points from the 3000-level and above
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
† Learners in this specialization choose general education, specialization, and elective courses from the FlexPath (-FP) course list.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.