Courses
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology degree program you must complete a minimum 125 credits.
- 84 credits required for the major
- 26 prescribed credits
- 13 additional credits
- 21 supporting courses and related areas credits
- 24 option credits (Integration and Application or Design and Development)
- 8 credits of electives
- 45 General Education credits (12 of these credits are included in the requirements for the major)
The prescribed courses focus on developing theoretical foundations and the skills needed for incorporating information technology into different systems to enhance or improve system performance. The emphasis is on providing the theoretical frameworks needed to use information technology, as well as application-oriented experiences and skills.
Prescribed Courses (26 credits)
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all prescribed courses except STAT 200.
Additional Courses (13 credits)
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all additional courses.
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Supporting Courses and Related Areas (21 credits)
- Emerging Issues and Technologies (3 credits): Please consult your adviser to learn about additional options for this course requirement.
- Foreign Language (12 credits): Attainment of third-level proficiency in a single foreign language. Proficiency must be demonstrated by either examination or course work.
- International Courses in Foreign Cultures (6 credits): Select 6 credits in international courses in foreign culture from University-approved list (semesters: 5–8).
Options (24 credits)
Customize your path by choosing one of the 24-credit degree options:
Studio Courses for the Design and Development Option (select 3 credits)
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all studio courses for the option.
Additional Courses for the Design and Development Option (select 6 credits)
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all additional courses for the option.
Supporting Courses and Related Areas for the Design and Development Option (9 credits)
Select 9 credits from College-approved list in consultation with an adviser.
Additional Courses for the Integration and Application Option (select 3 credits)
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all additional courses for the option.
Supporting Courses and Related Areas for the Integration and Application Option (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from College-approved list in consultation with an adviser.
Electives (8 credits)
Courses chosen in consultation with an adviser.
General Education Requirements
Some General Education requirements may be satisfied by courses required for the major. Students should work with an adviser to select courses.
- Arts (GA): 6 credits
- Humanities (GH): 6 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
A student must receive a grade of C or better in GWS courses. - Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
A student must receive a grade of C or better in GQ courses. - Integrative Studies: 6 credits
This requirement only applies to students starting in summer 2018 or later. Learn more about the Integrative Studies options and consult your academic adviser when choosing courses to fulfill these requirements. Integrative Studies credits may be completed within the thirty Knowledge Domain credits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linked courses, not a combination of both.
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