Information Technology, Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) is the study of systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to enable users to accomplish their personal, organizational, and societal goals. The IT graduate is a collaborative problem solver, skilled practitioner, or applied research investigator who enjoys getting technology to work effectively and meet user needs in a variety of settings. IT graduates work collaboratively to integrate new technologies in the workplace and community and ensure a superior and productive experience for the user and all the organization’s functions.
Program Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology will prepare students to:
1. Integrate a foundational knowledge of all areas of information technology (General Information Technology Knowledge).
2. Apply fundamental principles and practices of information technology (Information Technology Principles and Practices).
3. Apply critical and ethical thinking to solve problems in information technology (Critical and Ethical Thinking).
4. Evaluate data to inform decisions and solve problems in information technology (Quantitative Literacy).
5. Create the ability to develop and express ideas while applying a variety of delivery models, genres, and styles (Communication).
6. Collaborate effectively on diverse teams to accomplish a common goal (Collaboration).
Admission Requirements
City University of Seattle's undergraduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (180 Credits)
Lower – Division Requirements (90 Credits)
Students must meet General Education requirements listed below. This is typically completed within the 90 required lower division credits. See the General Education Requirements section of this catalog for more detailed information.
For this program Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning is met through the course Math 141 Precalculus or an equivalent course. MATH 138 (NS) is a pre-requisite for MATH 141.
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General Education Requirements
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Total Credits
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College Composition (CC) I** & II
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10 Credits
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Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (QSR)
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5 Credits
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Humanities (HU)
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10 Credits
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Social Sciences (SS)
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15 Credits
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Natural Sciences (NS)
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15 Credits
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**If College Composition I is waived through transfer or articulation, students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.
Pre-Entry Requirement (0 Credit)
Students must take this course in the first quarter of enrollment. Students may take another program requirement concurrently.
| CS 100 | STC BS Orientation to Bachelor's Programs | 0 |
Preparatory Course (15 Credits)
These preparatory courses may be applied towards CityU's General Education and Lower Division credit requirements.
| CS 132 | Computer Science I | 5 |
| CS 251 | Statistical Computing (NS) * | 5 |
| IS 201 | Fundamentals of Computing | 5 |
Core Requirements (45 Credits)
| CS 330 | Network Communications | 5 |
| CS 340 | Operating Systems * | 5 |
| CS 351 | Discrete Mathematics in Computing (NS) | 5 |
| IS 302 | Human Computer Interaction | 5 |
| Web Design and Programming | 5 |
| IS 345 | Cybersecurity | 5 |
| IS 350 | Systems Analysis and Design | 5 |
| IS 360 | Database Technologies | 5 |
| IS 471 | Cyber Ethics (SS) | 5 |
Depth of Study: Information Technology (30 Credits)
Select 30 credits from the courses listed below.
Electives (10 credits)
Students may select two electives from any other undergraduate Depth of Study courses within the School of Technology & Computing or complete the internship after taking three CS 450 seminar courses for their internship preparation.
Seminar
Students can take three CS 450 seminar courses after taking 15 credit hours for core requirements and before taking either CS 493 Technology and Computing Internship or CS 497 Technology and Computing Capstone. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.
| CS 450A | Bachelor's Seminar I in Special Technology * | 2 |
| CS 450B | Bachelor's Seminar II in Special Technology * | 2 |
| CS 450C | Bachelor's Seminar III in Special Technology * | 1 |
Internship
This course is repeatable for credit. Each enrollment must be pre-approved by the Program Manager.
| CS 493 | Technology and Computing Internship * | 5 |
Capstone (5 Credits)
| CS 497 | Technology and Computing Capstone | 5 |