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 27 program points

IT-FPX1006	Information Technology Concepts and Practices	3
IT-FPX1170	Goals and Ethics for the IT Professional	3
IT-FPX2180	Operating System and Hardware Infrastructure	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-FPX3240	Web Development and JavaScript	3
IT-FPX3249	Software Architecture and User Experience Design	3
IT-FPX4803	System Assurance Security	3
PM-FPX1000	Project Management Principles	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 19.5 program points

Complete at least 19.5 program points of additional undergraduate courses.†

Capstone course

At least 6 program points

Taken during the learner’s final two quarters

IT-FPX4997	Information Technology Capstone 1	3
IT-FPX4998	Information Technology Capstone 2	3

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.