The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology provides students with a program that can be customized to align with their professional goals and personal interests.Concentrations offered in Networking, Administration and Information Security, and Programming and Application Development. Save time and money by applying up to 90 transfer credits toward this degree.Embed an employer-recognized certification into your programEarn credit for select IT certifications.Complete your remaining credits entirely online.Meet your professors each week during optional, live, virtual sessions.Gain the knowledge and skills that can lead to professional advancement and graduate-level study.
Learning OutcomesGraduates of the BS in Information Technology program will be able to:Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.Select, design, integrate, implement, evaluate, and administer computer-based systems to meet defined user needs.Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.Analyze computing-related ethical, legal and social issues to enable responsible professional practice and an ability to synthesize policy recommendations.Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.Use and apply current techniques, concepts, tools, and practices in the core information technologies.Assist in the creation and execution of an effective project plan.
CurriculumThe institutional requirements for a degree in Information Technology are shown below. To view the curriculum specific to each Bachelor’s degree Concentration, continue down the page for the Networking, Administration & Information Security or Programming & Application Development specific curriculum.Total Credits for Bachelor’s Degree: 121INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Min. CreditsPRCPRC 100 or PRC 101*1BIS 111Application Software Fundamentals3COM 112Speech Communication3COM 312Practical Reasoning3ENG 101English Composition3ENG 103Rhetoric and Research3HUM 102Introduction to Ethics3HUM/HISHumanities/History Core3MAT 101Introduction to College Mathematics3MAT 102College Algebra3SCISCI Core (choose 2)6SOC SCISOC SCI Core (choose 2)6GEN EDGeneral Education Course (choose 1)3NETWORKING, ADMINISTRATION, AND INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:Min. CreditsBIS 112Programming Concepts3BIS 201HTML and the World Wide Web3BIS 235Database Management Systems3BIS 402Systems Analysis and Design3ISC 310Information Security and Risk Management3ISC 325Access Control, Security Assessment, and Security in the Software Development Lifecycle3ISC 410Asset Security and Security Engineering3ISC 425Network Security and Security Operations3ITN 120PC Fundamentals3ITN 130Networking Fundamentals3ITN 144Introduction to Network Security3ITN 200Server Administration I3ITN 220Help Desk and Customer Support Concepts3ITN 301Linux Administration, Networking, and Security3ITN 310Network Routing and Switching I3ITN 311Routing and Switching II3ITN 405Ethical Hacking3ITN 410Server Administration II3ITN 425IT Capstone in Networking, Administration, and Information Security3MIS 110Usability Principles and Design3MIS 205Ethical Management of Information Technology3MIS 302Project Management3ELEElective Course (choose 4)12PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT:Min. CreditsBIS 112Programming Concepts1BIS 201HTML and the World Wide Web3BIS 235Database Management Systems3BIS 323Computer Programming II3BIS 324Computer Programming III3BIS 325Application Development3BIS 330JavaScript Programming3BIS 345Advanced Application Development3BIS 402Systems Analysis and Design3BIS 403Applied Systems Design3BIS 415IT Capstone in Programming3ISC 325Assess Control, Security Assessment, and Security in the Software Development Lifecycle3ITN 120PC Fundamentals6ITN 130Networking Fundamentals6ITN 144Introduction to Network Security3ITN 200Server Administration I3ITN 301Linux Administration, Networking, and Security3MAT 109 or MAT 370Statistics I or Applied Discrete Mathematics (Choose 1)3MIS 110Usability Principles and Design3MIS 205Ethical Management of Information Technology3MIS 302Project Management3ELEElective Courses (choose 4)12
One of the Top 25 Online IT Bachelor's ProgramsIndependent college research and ranking resource BestColleges.com ranked Peirce College's Information Technology program as one of the top 25 online IT bachelor's programs in the nation. The website stressed how online programs are particularly well suited for students studying IT and highlighted how in-demand the field is. BestOnlineColleges.com considered graduation and retention rates as well as support, career and technology services when it ranked schools in its best online IT bachelor's program list.
Careers in Information TechnologyOur Information Technology program prepares you for long-term career success in the IT field. You’ll get cutting edge practical skills along with a solid foundation in critical thinking and analytics for success in a variety of fields. Join Peirce graduates working in IT in healthcare, financial services, insurance, banking and other industries. For more information about potential information technology careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Information Technology Careers page.
Apply Today"To be successful in our Information Technology programs, a student must not only be interested in IT, but in solving problems and helping people – these attributes provide the motivation needed to make it through the academic challenges and to make important connections in grasping how technology fits in organizations."Brian Finnegan Assistant Dean, Information Technology & General EducationInterested in a degree in Information Technology? Contact an Admissions Representative and get started with your application.You can also apply using our online application.