A degree in Information Technology prepares students to work in an entry-level position in any IT department, or technical support function. Students learn the basics of Windows desktop technology as well as Windows Server Active Directory with a focus on account management and proper access control design. There is also a heavy focus on virtualization and cybersecurity. Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to student resumes and will be able to demonstrate practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experience.
Career opportunities for a student with an IT degree are common. Common entry-level positions include Help Desk or Technical Support roles which are often used as preparatory experiences prior to transferring into a back-office role in a corporate IT department.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Courses
REL, Two cornerstone religion courses (REL 200, REL 225, REL 250, or REL 275), 4 credits
REL, Two additional Religion Courses, 4 credits
Total Religion Courses Minimum Credit Hours 8
Program Required College Courses
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
IT Internship, CAR 299 or CAR 499 or IT 499, 1 credit
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
Electives, Any Ensign College or BYU-PW Certificate, 15 credits
Total Program Required College-wide Courses Minimum Credit Hours 22
Program Core Courses
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
CS 160, Agile Project Management, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
IT 235, Windows Server Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 255, Networking Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 312, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 3 credits
MAT, Elective Choose one of the following: MAT 110, MAT 111, MAT 112, MAT 213, MAT 237, 3 credits
Total Program Core Courses Minimum Credit Hours 30
Total Information Technology (AAS) Degree Minimum Credit Hours 60
Recommended Sequence of Courses
*Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your academic advisor for assistance.
First Semester
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
CAR 101, College Success, 1 credit
CS 105, Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
CS 160, Agile Project Management, 3 credits
IT 125, Introduction to Information Technology, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 13
Second Semester
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
IT 143, Database Design and Analysis, 3 credits
IT 235, Windows Server Fundamentals, 3 credits
IT 255, Networking Fundamentals, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Third Semesters
Elective, Choose any Elective, 3 credits
Elective, Choose any Elective, 3 credits
IT 312, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 3 credits
MAT, Elective Choose one of the following: MAT 110, MAT 111, MAT 112, MAT 213, MAT 237, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fourth Semester
CS 115, Object-Oriented Programming, 3 credits
Elective, Choose any Elective, 3 credits
Elective, Choose any Elective, 3 credits
CS 220, Web Programming, 3 credits
**REL, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fifth Semesters
CAR 201, Career Success, 1 credit
IT Internship, Choose one: CAR 299 or CAR 499, 1 credit
Elective, Choose any Elective, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 5
Total Information Technology AAS Degree Minimum Credit Hours 60
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 60 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C or higher in all core courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
4. Two cornerstone religion courses, 2 additional elective religion courses