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Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree will prepare students for career advancement
in information technology with the project management skills, critical and creative thinking, and technical
proficiencies required in today’s business environment. Upon completion of this degree, students will be
able to apply system and technical analysis and solutions to hardware and software problems.
This online degree accommodates both the student whose educational goal is completion of a bachelor’s
degree and the student who is preparing for graduate-level study in the information technology field.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology may specialize in one of the
following emphasis areas:
• Database
• Multimedia and Animation
• Network Administration
• Programming
• Web Development
For more information on this program, call 866.KAPLAN-U (Toll Free).
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Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program
will prepare students for a career change or advancement in information technology with the knowledge, communication skills, critical
thinking, creative skills, and technical competencies required in a
business or organization. Upon completion of this degree, students
will be able to apply system and technical solutions and analysis to
hardware and software problems.
EMPHASIS AREAS
Option I: Programming
IT 193:
Introduction to Visual Basic
IT 293:
Advanced Visual Basic
IT 350:
Structured Query Language
IT 461:
Advanced Visual Basic II
IT 464:
Object-Oriented Programming
IT 466:
Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
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This degree accommodates both the student whose educational
goal is the completion of a bachelor’s degree and the student who
is preparing for graduate-level study in the information technology
field. The five emphasis areas available in the Bachelor of Science
in Information Technology are programming, network administration, Web development, database, and multimedia and animation.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be
awarded a bachelor of science degree.
Option II: Network Administration
IT 278:
Network Administration
IT 283:
Networking Cases
IT 380:
Network Operating Systems
IT 386:
Wide Area Networking
IT 482:
Network Design
IT 484:
Networking Security
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Option III: Web Development
IT 245:
Website Development
IT 247:
Website Tools
IT 373:
Graphics and Multimedia for Web Design
IT 470:
Advanced Web Languages for Web Design
IT 476:
Web Marketing and E-Commerce
IT 478:
Web Servers and Security
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Option IV: Database
Electives: 200-level
IT 350:
Structured Query Language
IT 354:
Database Design
IT 452:
Advanced Query Design and Reporting
IT 456:
Database Administration
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Option V: Multimedia and Animation
IT 245:
Website Development
IT 247:
Website Tools
IT 373:
Graphics and Multimedia for Web Design
IT 490:
Animation Behaviors
IT 492:
Website Animation Integration
IT 496:
Animation for Gaming
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Curriculum
Courses
Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 106:
Effective Writing I for IT Majors*
CM 220: Effective Writing II
CS 114:
Academic Strategies for the IT Professional†
CS 410:
Advanced Career Development Strategies
IT 101:
Introduction to Information Technology
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher)
MM 250: Introductory Discrete Mathematics
Elective: Diversity and Culture 100/200-level
Elective: Economics 100/200-level
Elective: Ethics 100/200-level
Elective: Communications 300/400-level
Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level
Elective: Social Science 300/400-level
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OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Elective: 100/200-level
Electives: 300/400-level
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
IT 102:
Introduction to Information Technology II
IT 117:
Introduction to Web Design
IT 163:
Database Management
Introduction to Programming
IT 182:
IT 190:
Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
LAN Concepts
IT 273:
IT 331:
Technology Infrastructure
IT 430:
Project Management
IT 460:
Systems Analysis and Design
Bachelor’s Capstone
IT 499:
in Information Technology
Electives: Information Technology 300-level
Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 200-level
Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 300/400-level
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Total Program Requirements
180
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* Onsite and developmental students will take CM 102: Effective Writing I.
† Onsite students will take CS 110: Human Dynamics.
A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
degree prepares graduates for greater advancement
and opportunities in one of the nation’s fastestgrowing occupations.*
Why wait to advance your career?
Call Kaplan University today at 866.KAPLAN-U.
* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Monthly Labor Review, Nov. 2005
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