Information Technology, BIT

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Use and apply current IT discipline-related concepts and practices
  2. Identify and analyze problems or opportunities in the IT realm and define requirements for addressing them when an IT solution is appropriate
  3. Design and develop effective IT-based solutions and integrate them into the user environment
  4. Create and implement effective project plans
  5. Identify and investigate current and emerging technologies and assess their applicability to address individual and organizational needs
  6. Analyze the impact of technology on individuals, organizations, and society
  7. Collaborate in teams to accomplish common goals
  8. Communicate effectively and efficiently
  9. Recognize the qualities necessary to succeed in a professional environment

Program Requirements

Core IMPACTS42
All core curriculum recommendations are shown under the Core IMPACTS section of the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements.
Field of Study - Information Technology18
ITFN 1101Foundations-Information Technology3
ITFN 1201Foundations of Database Design3
CSCI 1301Computer Science I3
CSCI 1302Computer Science II3
ITFN 1401Foundations of Webmaster3
ITFN 2502Network and Security3
Lower Division Major Requirements (IT Foundations)6
CSCI 2201Fundamentals of Application Development3
Choose one from the following:3
MATH 1401
Elementary Statistics
MATH 1501
Calculus I
MATH 2020
Introductory Discrete Math
MATH 2502
Calculus II
Upper Division Major Requirements24
ITFN 3003Professional Dev. and Ethics3
ITFN 3103Human-Computer Interaction3
ITFN 3112System Analysis and Design3
ITFN 3144Informatics Project Management3
ITFN 3316SW Security, Testing, and QA3
ITFN 3601Operating Systems3
CSCI 4451System Integration3
Choose one from the following3
CSCI 4221
Full-Stack Application Development
ITFN 4014
Internship Cooperative
ITFN 4700
Applied Research-Inst. Asst.
Upper Division Major Free Electives6
Choose 6 hours of free electives in CS/IT/CYBR/ENGR 3000 level or higher.
Major Concentration9
Choose one emphasis from the following:
Computer Engineering Technology Concentration
Database Administration Concentration
Networking and Security Concentration
Security for Financial Technology Concentration
Informatics Concentration
Information System
General Information Technology Concentration
Free Electives15
Choose 15 hours of free electives.
Total Credit Hours120

Major Concentration Requirements

Computer Engineering Technology Concentration

ENGR 3020Electronics3
ENGR 3040Digital Circuits and Computer Design3
ENGR 4120Embedded Systems3
Total Credit Hours9

Database Administration Concentration

ITDB 4201Advanced Database Modeling3
ITDB 4202Database Applications3
ITDB 4203Database Admin & Architecture3
Total Credit Hours9

Networking and Security Concentration

Choose three from the following9
ITNW 4501
Network Planning and Design
ITNW 4502
Secure Networks & Communication Protocols
CSCI 4101
Foundations of Information Security
ITFN 4601
OS Security, Prog, & Admin
CSCI 4701
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Total Credit Hours9

Security for Financial Technology Concentration

FTA 4001Foundations of Fintech3
FTA 4002Financial Technologies3
FTA 4100Introduction to Information Security for FinTech3
Total Credit Hours9

Informatics Concentration

Choose nine hours of upper division courses in a single discipline or in a recognized minor program at Clayton State. Students should use Free Electives to satisfy any prerequisites for upper division coursework in an Informatics Concentration. See additional information below.

Additional Information about Informatics Concentrations

BIT students are encouraged to apply information technology skills to solve real world problems by taking coursework in another discipline. The BIT program provides flexibility for students to complete a minor in another discipline at Clayton State. An example for an informatics concentration is Health Informatics. The coursework that constitutes the Health Informatics Concentration are:

HCMG 3101Intro to Health Systems Mgmt.3
HCMG 3340Healthcare Information Tech.3
HCMG 3501Health Care Systems/TQM3
Total Credit Hours9

 Information System Concentration

ITFN 4154Informatics Integration3
MGMT 3101Mgmt. Prin. & Org. Behavior3
CSCI 4455IT Innovations for Startups3
Total Credit Hours9

 General Information Technology Concentration

Choose nine credit hours in IT concentratons.9
Total Credit Hours9

Students pursuing the Health Informatics Concentration should take HSCI 2111 Intro to Health Care Environ. as a Free Elective.

Students should consult with their academic advisor to explore other areas for a concentration in Informatics.

Other Program-Specific Graduation Requirements

BIT students must earn a grade of C or better (or K) in the following courses:

  • All IT courses (i.e., courses with ITDB, ITFN, ITNW, and ITMM, and WBIT prefixes)
  • All CS courses (i.e., courses with CSCI prefix)
  • ENGL 1101 English Composition I & ENGL 1102 English Composition II; CRIT 1101 Critical Thinking 
  • All MATH courses applied toward graduation.
  • All upper division courses applied toward graduation.
1

Programming options are CSCI 1301 Computer Science I/CSCI 1302 Computer Science II

2

Students pursuing Informatics Concentration should choose courses in the free electives to satisfy prerequisites of the required upper division courses from the selected area of concentration.

3

All courses with FTA prefix are offered via eCampus through the USG FinTech Academy collaborative.

Please Note: This is a suggested course sequence and assumes a starting freshman with no prior college credit who intends to complete their degree in four years. Students should consult with their academic advisor and review the course prerequisites and minimum grade requirements as seen in the Academic Catalog. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I 3
 Credit Hours3
 Total Credit Hours3