Information Technology, B.A.
A degree in computer science or information technology prepares graduates for positions in business, industry, education or graduate programs.
Our information technology major strives for academic excellence by offering rigorous courses designed to challenge qualified and motivated students and to liberate the mind through an emphasis on quantitative and abstract reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking and strong communication skills.
Students in the program have gone on to intern at organizations such as Apple, Google, SureTape, Commscope, Corning and more.
If you attended Catawba Valley Community College and obtained a degree in information technology, you may be eligible to transfer directly into this program.
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Information technology students also have the chance to participate in national computer conferences such as TechEd, SAP Reporting and Analytics and Sapphire, as well as regional conferences such as ACM-Sigcse where you have the opportunity to travel and explore different areas of technology, as well as potential employers.
I received a valuable education because of my scholarship. Without it, I probably wouldn’t have entered college only because I didn’t want the responsibility to lay on my parents.
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Ï㽶´«Ã½'s Information Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world. The curriculum emphasizes core areas such as computer programming, network security, systems development, project management, database designÌýand software engineering. Students can tailor their education through electives in computer science, mathematicsÌýand application design, and may choose a concentration to further specialize their skills. The program fosters critical thinking, problem-solvingÌýand strong communication-preparing graduates to lead and innovate in a variety of tech-driven fields. Career opportunities for IT graduates are diverse and growing, with paths including: Software Developer, Database Administrator, Network Specialist, Project Manager, Web DeveloperÌýand Data Analyst.
NOTE: For students wishing to double-major in Computer Science and Information Technology, required courses for both majors must be satisfied, and at least 15 unique credit hours must be earned in the second major.
Honors
Students majoring in Information Technology who are judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Information Technology. To graduate "With Honors inÌýInformation Technology" students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.2. In addition, they must complete twelve credits of honors work in the Information Technology program, including an acceptable senior project, completingÌýan original thesis to be submitted for approval of the faculty, and passing an oral defense of the research.
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
ÌýGraduation Requirements (4 hours)
- Technical Requirements (7 hours)
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Major Requirements (45-49 hours)
- CSC 120Ìý-ÌýSurvey of Computing
- CSC 141Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Java Programming
- CSC 161Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Analytics
- CSC 175Ìý-ÌýInformation Technology
- CSC 241Ìý-ÌýAdvanced Java Programming
- CSC 334Ìý-ÌýComputer Networks
- CSC 341Ìý-ÌýApplication Development with Java
- CSC 350Ìý-ÌýDatabase Management
- CSC 400Ìý-ÌýSystems Analysis and Software Engineering
- CSC 434Ìý-ÌýComputer Security
- CSC 460Ìý-ÌýCapstone Project
- CSC 475Ìý-ÌýComprehensive Senior Exam
- CSC 491Ìý-ÌýProject Management
Choose at least one course from the following (3-4 hours):- CSC 150Ìý-ÌýComputer Science I
- CSC 163Ìý-ÌýIntroduction to Visual Basic
- CSC 210Ìý-ÌýEthical Issues in Information Technology
- CSC 250Ìý-ÌýComputer Science II
- CSC 280Ìý-ÌýPrinciples of Programming Languages
- MAT 150Ìý-ÌýDiscrete Mathematics I
- MAT 165Ìý-ÌýCalculus I
- MAT 166Ìý-ÌýCalculus II
- MAT 250Ìý-ÌýDiscrete Mathematics II
- MAT 280Ìý-ÌýLinear Algebra
- MAT 415Ìý-ÌýApplied Statistical Methods
Choose one concentration area below (6-9 hours):Analytics (6 hours) -
General Elective Credits
General Electives (30-34 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.
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Total Credit Hours (Minimum) 120
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General EducationÌýrequirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.
All bachelor's degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120Ìýhours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120Ìýhours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
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