Information Technology
With an area of concentration in Information Technology you will develop skills in programming, data management, and networking. You will also acquire basic technology and computing skills desired by a wide variety of employers.
| Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| CIST 1400 Introduction to Computer Science I | 3 hours |
| CSCI 1620 Introduction to Computer Science II | 3 hours |
| CSCI 2850 Programming on the Internet | 3 hours |
| CIST 2100 Organizations, Applications and Technology | 3 hours |
| CIST 2500 Introduction to Applied Statistics, BSAD 2130 Principles of Business Statistics, or STAT 3800 Applied Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 hours |
| CIST 3110 Information Technology Ethics | 3 hours |
| ISQA 3310 Managing the Database Environment or CSCI 3320 Data Structures | 3 hours |
|
ISQA 3400 IT Infrastructure or CSCI 3550 Communication Networks |
3 hours |
| ISQA 3910 Project Management | 3 hours |
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Additional 3 upper level hours from Information Technology (CIST/CSCI/CYBR/ISQA). |
3 hours |
| Block 3 | 15 hours |
| Comprised of a complementary or separate area of study than the Concentration (Blocks 1 & 2) | |
| Electives | 35 hours |
| Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours | |
| University General Education | 40 hours |
| Learn more about general education requirements | |
| TOTAL DEGREE | 120 hours |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
The following courses are pre-requisite courses for Information Technology concentration:
- CSCI 1200 Computer Science Principles, or CIST 1300 Introduction to Web Development
- MATH 1930 Calculus for Managerial, Life & Social Science, or MATH 1950 Calculus I (5 hours)
| Students with an area of concentration in Information Technology may find careers in: |
| • Programming |
| • Systems Development |
| • Web Design |
| • Sales |
| • Network Management |
| •Information Centers |
| • Business Data Processing |
| • Database Administration |
| • Education |
| • Consulting |
| • Technical Writing |
| • Software Design |