Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Program Overview
Technology has changed every aspect of the modern world, from how people interact and consume media to how business is done. And that has created an intense demand for people to create, maintain and manage computers and software. Get started in this growing field by earning your bachelor of science in information technology from FNU.
Learning Outcomes
In this 120 credit Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program you’ll gain a solid foundation in all aspects of computing technology. Upon graduation, you can be prepared for a wide range of IT positions, including systems administrator, web delveoper, network analyst and IT implementation specialist.
Course Overview
General Education Requirements (39 Credits)
Communications (9 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | ENC 1101 | English Composition I* |
| 3 | ENC 1102 | English Composition II* |
| 3 | SPC 1017 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
Humanities (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Science (6 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
Natural Science (7 Credits includes 1 Lab)
Mathematics (7 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | MAC 1105 | College Algebra I* |
| 4 | STA 2014 | Introduction to Statistics* |
Computers (4 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 4 | CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology |
| SLS 1501 | College Study Skills |
Core Requirements (42 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 4 | CGS 2540 | Database Management Systems |
| 3 | CGS 1820c | Web Programming I |
| 3 | CGS 3092 | Cyber Ethics |
| 3 | CIS 2202 | Introduction to Computer Forensics |
| 3 | CIS 4526 | Project Management in IT |
| 3 | CNT 2000c | Networking Essentials Network+ |
| 4 | CNT 2401c | Network Security |
| 3 | COP 1250c | JAVA Programming I |
| 4 | CTS 1651c | LAN Switching and Wireless Networking |
| 3 | CTS 2145 | Operating Systems (LINUX) |
| 3 | CTS 2151c | Computer Repair I – CompTia A+ |
| 3 | CTS 2152c | A+ Computer Maintenance and Repair II |
| 3 | ISM 3011 | Management Information Systems |
Concentrations
Cyber Security (18 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | CIS 3535 | Principles of Information Security |
| 3 | CIS 3363 | Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
| 3 | CIS 4204 | Ethical Hacking |
| 3 | ISM 4320 | Management of Information Security |
| 3 | CGS 4812 | Disaster Recovery |
| 3 | CNT 2404 | Intrusion Prevention and Detection |
Computer Forensics (18 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | CIS 3382 | Investigating Hard Disk, Files and OS |
| 3 | CIS 3391 | Computer Forensics Investigation Procedures |
| 3 | CIS 4389 | Investigating Data and Image Files |
| 3 | CNT 2414 | Investigating Cybercrime |
| 3 | CNT 2510 | Investigating Wireless Networks and Devices |
| 3 | CTS 2315 | Investigating Network Intrusions |
Programming and Database Management (18 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | CGS 2821c | Web Programming II* |
| 3 | COP 2805C | JAVA Programming II |
| 4 | COP 4594 | Advanced .NET Framework Programming* |
| 4 | CTS 2433c | SQL Server* |
| 4 | ISM 3212 | Advanced Database Management |
Electives (21 Credits)
| Credit Hours | Course Code | Course Name |
| 3 | CGS 1500c | Word Processing |
| 3 | CGS 1522c | Microsoft Office Specialist/Powerpoint |
| 4 | COP 2010 | Visual Basic Programming I |
| 4 | CTS 2155c | IT Help Desk Support |
| 4 | CTS 2300c | Client Operating System |
| 4 | CTS 2302c | Active Directory Service |
| 4 | CTS 2328c | Server Installation, Configuration and Admin. |
| 4 | CTS 2650c | Routing Protocols and Concepts |