Nabeel Yousef, Department Chair, 386-506-4123, Nabeel.Yousef@daytonastate.edu
Donna Miller, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-4138, Donna.Miller@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares students for employment in the information technology profession through applied instruction, technical coursework, and an industry-aligned curriculum that develops technical expertise, analytical thinking, ethical practice, and lifelong learning.
Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares graduates for careers in information systems management, information technology, cybersecurity, digital forensics, networking, systems administration, and software development. The upper-division curriculum builds upon lower-division technical coursework to develop advanced competencies in designing, implementing, securing, and managing information systems.
2+2 Degree Completion Pathway: Students enter the program with an associate degree or transferable lower-division coursework and complete 60 upper-division credits to earn the Bachelor of Science degree.
Educational Objectives
- Career: Graduates will hold progressively more responsible positions in the IT field, including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature.
- Skills: Graduates will communicate effectively as an IT professional with users, peers, and higher management. They will solve problems using different and up-to-date methodologies. Use mathematical and scientific concepts that underline information technology applications. They will work with teams exhibiting quality and timeliness.
- Professionalism and Ethics: Graduates will demonstrate ethical behavior as an IT professional and sensitivity to the impact of technology on society. They will be involved as members of the local and global communities acting as responsible technical professionals.
- Life-Long-Learning: Graduates will pursue and successfully complete an advanced degree and/or obtain offered IT certificates as necessary for the duties of the profession.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and related disciplines to identify appropriate solutions.
- Design, implement, evaluate, and maintain computing-based solutions that satisfy specified computing requirements.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional and technical contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed decisions based on legal, ethical, and security principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of technical teams.
- Identify user needs and apply appropriate technologies in the selection, development, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing systems.
Admission and Degree Requirements
Admission:
- Submit a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology application.
- Meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Hold a conferred Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Complete at least 60 transferable college-level credits from a regionally accredited institution, including a minimum of 15 credits of General Education coursework.
- Complete ENC1101 and MAC1105, or higher-level equivalents, with a grade of "C" or better.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 may be considered for conditional admission with approval of the Department Chair.
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. International transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Completion:
- Take and successfully complete:
- Mathematics:
- Computer Programming:
- COP1000 and one of the following: COP2220, COP2360, or COP2800
- Digital Technology (choose one):
- Discrete Mathematics (choose one):
- Electrical Fundamentals (choose one):
- Complete 48 credits of approved upper-division technical coursework, 44 credits of approved lower-division technical coursework, and 36 credits of General Education for a minimum of 128 total credits.
- Demonstrate foreign language competency by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
- Satisfy the College-Level Communication and Computational Skills and Civic Literacy Competency requirements.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite coursework.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Financing Options: Complete the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For information on grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, visit the Office of Financial Aid at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships. Additional information is available at
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates are prepared for technical, analytical, and leadership positions in information technology across business, government, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and technology organizations.
| Related Career Opportunities |
Information Technology Specialist; Systems Administrator; Network Administrator; Cybersecurity Analyst; Digital Forensics Analyst; Information Systems Manager; IT Project Manager; Software Developer; Cloud Administrator |
| Career Areas |
Information technology, cybersecurity, networking, systems administration, software development, cloud computing, digital forensics, and information systems management |
| O*NET Online |
www.onetonline.org |
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Credit Requirements
Program Specific Courses
48 Credits
| COP3530 | Data Structures | 3.00 |
| COP4610 | Operating Systems | 3.00 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3.00 |
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3.00 |
| CNT3104 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 2.00 |
| CNT4007 | Data and Computer Communications | 3.00 |
| CNT4703 | Voice and Data Network Design | 3.00 |
| CIS4250 | Ethical Issues in IT | 1.00 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3.00 |
| CIS4510 | IT Project Management | 3.00 |
| CDA4101 | Computer Organization and Design | 3.00 |
| CEN4010 | Software Engineering | 3.00 |
| CEN4801 | Systems Integration | 3.00 |
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3.00 |
| CTS3348 | Linux Administration | 3.00 |
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3.00 |
| Program Elective | 3.00 |
Program Specific Electives
Chose one (3 credits):
| CAI4002 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3.00 |
| CAI4805 | Artificial Intelligence Implementation and Maintenance | 3.00 |
| CAP3744 | Data Analytics and Visualization | 3.00 |
| COP4709 | Applied Database II | 3.00 |
| COP4834 | Web Systems II | 3.00 |
| CET4860 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3.00 |
| CET4861 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3.00 |
| CET4862 | Network Forensics and Incident Response | 3.00 |
| CET4884 | Security Methods and Practice | 3.00 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| EET3086 | Principles of Electrical Circuits | 3.00 |
| CET3116 | Digital Technology | 4.00 |
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3.00 |
| CNT3104 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 2.00 |
| COT3100 | Discrete Computational Analysis | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| COP3530 | Data Structures | 3.00 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3.00 |
| CDA4101 | Computer Organization and Design | 3.00 |
| EGN2045 | Engineering and Technology Calculus I | 4.00 |
| CNT4007 | Data and Computer Communications | 3.00 |
3rd Semester
4th Semester
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3.00 |
| EGN3443 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3.00 |
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3.00 |
| CEN4801 | Systems Integration | 3.00 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3.00 |
| COP4610 | Operating Systems | 3.00 |
| Program Specific Elective | 3.00 |
5th Semester
| CIS4510 | IT Project Management | 3.00 |
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3.00 |
| CEN4010 | Software Engineering | 3.00 |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3.00 |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3.00 |
Students should seek advisement prior to enrolling in classes.
Note: This sample program of study has been developed with the assumption that the student has completed all prerequisites and general education courses. Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 68
Students must have access to a Windows-based personal computer to run software required for the program. Computers are available at all Daytona State College campuses. Students wishing to purchase a computer for the program should contact the program office to determine minimum computer specifications. MAC users might face a problem installing some of the required software packages.