Information Technology, with focus in Computer Programing (B.S.) Articulation with Northwest State Community College, Requirements & 2- Yr Plan

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This agreement is effective January 1, 2023 until June 30, 2026.

Program Requirements

Completed A.A.S. degree in Computer Programming from Northwest State Community College.
Earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
Admitted to PFW.
Must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation as well as a minimum grade of C- or better in all courses counted towards the degree. Classes below a C- may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.
All students in the Information Technology (B.S.) program are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the degree.
Students must reverse transfer courses to Northwest State Community College to earn an Associate of Science degree - completing that degree is a condition for finishing this Bachelor of Science program at PFW.
Students are recommended to work closely with the School of Polytechnic’s lead advisor and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science’s advisor to be sure they are satisfying the graduation requirements for the degree and adhering to all academic policies.

Supporting Courses: Credits 18

BUS 10001 - Principles Of Business Administration Cr. 3 or 4.
COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
COM 32300 - Business And Professional Speaking Cr. 3.
ENGL 42101 - Technical Writing Projects Cr. 1-3.
MA 22900 - Calculus For The Managerial, Social, And Biological Sciences I Cr. 3.
Science elective (any course approved for B.4, not already completed)

Information Technology - Computer Programming focus Core: 42 Credits

ITC 11000 - Information Technology Fundamentals Cr. 3.
ITC 22000 - Computer Hardware Cr. 3.
ITC 31000 - Information Technology Project Management Cr. 3.
ITC 33100 - Networks I Cr. 3.
ITC 34000 - Server Administration Cr. 3.
ITC 38000 - Project Analysis Design And Implementation Cr. 3.
ITC 39000 - IT Ethics And Law Cr. 3.
ITC 42000 - Web Development Cr. 3.
ITC 44000 - Foundations Of Cloud Computing Cr. 3.
ITC 48300 - Information Technology Senior Design Cr. 3.
CPET 18100 - Computer Operating Systems Basics Cr. 3.
IET 20500 - Applied Statistics For Engineering Technology Cr. 3.
Select 1 of the following:
IET 10500 - Industrial Management Cr. 3.
OLS 25200 - Human Relations In Organizations Cr. 3.
Select one of the following Technical electives:
IST 35000 - IT Infrastructure Cr. 3.
ITC 35500 - Data Visualization Cr. 3.
ITC 41200 - IT Auditing Cr. 3.
ITC 43000 - Mobile Application Development Cr. 3.
ITC 46000 - Enterprise Switching & Routing Cr. 3.

2-Year Plan

This plan is an example only. Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan. Course rotation and course offerings aresubject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums.

Fall 3rd Year

COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
ITC 11000 - Information Technology Fundamentals Cr. 3.
ITC 34000 - Server Administration Cr. 3.
MA 22900 - Calculus For The Managerial, Social, And Biological Sciences I Cr. 3.
Select 1 of the following:
IET 10500 - Industrial Management Cr. 3.
OLS 25200 - Human Relations In Organizations Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15

Spring 3rd Year

CPET 18100 - Computer Operating Systems Basics Cr. 3.
ITC 22000 - Computer Hardware Cr. 3.
ITC 33100 - Networks I Cr. 3.
ITC 38000 - Project Analysis Design And Implementation Cr. 3.
ITC 39000 - IT Ethics And Law Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15

Fall 4th Year

BUS 10001 - Principles Of Business Administration Cr. 3 or 4.
IET 20500 - Applied Statistics For Engineering Technology Cr. 3.
ITC 31000 - Information Technology Project Management Cr. 3.
ITC 42000 - Web Development Cr. 3.
ITC 44000 - Foundations Of Cloud Computing Cr. 3.

Total Credits: 15

Spring 4th Year

COM 32300 - Business And Professional Speaking Cr. 3.
ENGL 42101 - Technical Writing Projects Cr. 1-3.
ITC 48300 - Information Technology Senior Design Cr. 3.
Science elective (see approved General Education list for options)

Select from one of the following courses:
IST 35000 - IT Infrastructure Cr. 3.
ITC 35500 - Data Visualization Cr. 3.
ITC 41200 - IT Auditing Cr. 3.
ITC 43000 - Mobile Application Development Cr. 3.
ITC 46000 - Enterprise Switching & Routing Cr. 3.