Information Technology

Information Technology Concentration

An area of concentration in Information Technology develops skills in programming, data management, and networking. Students acquire basic technology and computing skills desired by a wide variety of employers. The program will also provide the necessary knowledge to pursue an advanced degree, if desired. Students with a concentration in Information Technology may find careers in programming, software design, systems development, technical writing, web design, consulting, education, sales, network management, database administration, information centers, and business data processing.

All course work applied towards University General Education Curriculum and Concentration Requirements require a minimum grade of C-.

University General Education Curriculum: (40 hours) 

  • English (9 hours)
    • Intermediate Algebra (3 hours)
    • Public Speaking (3 hours)
      • Humanities/Fine Arts (9 hours)
      • Social Sciences (9 hours)
      • Natural & Physical Sciences (7 hours)
      • Cultural Diversity Courses (6 hours) 

For complete details and guidelines for selecting approved courses, ask your advisor or visit http://www.unomaha.edu/academic-affairs/general-education/distribution-requirements.php

Concentration Requirements: (30 hours, must include 9 hours upper level from UNO)

  • CSCI 1620 Introduction to Computer Science II 
    CSCI 2850 Programming on the Internet 
    CSCI 3320 Data Structures or ISQA 3300 File Structures
    CSCI 3550 Communications Networks or ISQA 3400 Business Data Communications
    CIST 2500 Introduction to Applied Statistics or BSAD 2130 Managerial Statistics for Business or STATS 3800 Applied Engineering Probability and Statistics 
    CIST 2100 Organizations, Applications and Technology 
    ISQA 3910 Project Management 
    MATH 2030 Discrete Math or CSCI 2030 Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science 

  • Additional 6 hours from Information Technology (CIST/CSCI/CYBR/ISQA) with at least 3 hours upper level.

Secondary Field I: (12 hours)

Secondary Field II: (12 hours)

Each secondary field must include 12 hours from the same subject.

Electives: (26 hours)

Electives may include any excess hours in general education, concentration or secondary fields. The number of elective hours may vary but total degree must comprise 120 hours.

Total Degree: (120 hours)

Additional information:

The following courses are pre-requisite courses for Information Technology concentration:
CSCI 1200 Computer Science Principles or CIST 1300 Introduction to Web Development
CIST 1400 Introduction to Computer Science I
MATH 1930 Calculus for Managerial, Life & Social Science or MATH 1950 Calculus I (5 hours) 

Each course is 3 hours unless otherwise noted. 

A minimum 30 hours of upper level (3000-4000) coursework is required for the Bachelor of General Studies Degree.

Check the catalog to verify any course prerequisites as they are not listed above. Students should also note that not all courses are taught each semester. If a specific course is needed, students should verify the course offering with the department.

For career information, check out the Academic and Career Development Center.

Advising appointments may be made in person, over the phone at 402.554.2370 or online using MavTRACK.  DCS does not accept walk-in or same-day advising appointments.