Information Technology, Bachelor of Science
With the increasing reliance of corporations on interconnected systems, the role of Information Technology Specialists is in high demand. While those roles typically require five years of experience, IT specialists, Network Administrators, and other more junior IT roles earn median salaries. Regional job opportunities for Information Technology bachelor’s are expected to grow by 17.3% over the next 10 years and 20.6% nationwide.
To boost career readiness and employability, students will be fully prepared for two CompTIA certification exams--the A+ certification and the Network Certification. Students should be able to sit for these exams by the end of their sophomore and junior years respectively. As such they will be exceptional candidates for both internships and, upon completion of their degree, a variety of roles in IT.
The degree program in Information Technology is offered through the Low Cost Model Consortium of which Blue Mountain Christian University is a member.
Requirements
Major Requirements (51 hours)
In addition to the courses listed here, 36 credit hours listed must be taken online through LCMC Rize.
Major Requirements (taken online through LCMC Rize)
The courses listed below are major requirements which must be taken online through LCMC Rize.
| CSI 100 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSI 200 | Programming for Everyone I | 3 |
| CSI 210 | Programming for Everyone II | 3 |
| CSI 215 | Web Development | 3 |
| PMG 110 | Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| IST 100 | Introduction to Information Technology Systems | 3 |
| IST 200 | Networking Technologies/Telecommunications | 3 |
| IST 210 | PostgreSQL | 3 |
| IST 220 | Google Cloud Computer Foundations | 3 |
| IST 300 | Operating Systems/Architecture | 3 |
| IST 400 | Information Security/Data Protection | 3 |
| IST 410 | Information Technology Capstone | 3 |