Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Information Technology] From Southern Illinois University

• Information Technology (ITEC) is a baccalaureate degree major designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of work settings that rely on information technologies to accomplish organizational goals.
• ITEC is a great fit for students who enjoy using computing technology to provide solutions to issues facing individuals, organizations, and societies.
• The curriculum recognizes that graduates must have good computing skills as well as an understanding of the principles and fundamentals of IT, including programming, networking, human computer interaction, databases, web systems, and cybersecurity.
• An online delivery option for place-bound or working students to complete a Bachelor of Science degree or a minor in ITEC is available.
• The same curriculum requirements apply to both residential and online students.

Student Outcomes:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.

The Capstone Option is available to qualified students entering the ITEC degree program.