Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Security Concentration
Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program provides instruction in computer system architecture, networking, database and security, as well as broad technical subjects such as programming, network management, system administration, cloud computing, IT system development, project management and ethics. This program has a General Track and three concentrations: Network Management, Security, and Software System Engineering.
The BSIT program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to contribute as professionals to a variety of technical roles, which can include planning, designing, developing, integrating, configuring, administrating, and supporting various types of enterprise information systems, ranging from email and any type of data servers, to cloud computing based mission critical business specific IT applications and services, within the various fields of information technology and the high-tech industry.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
Degree Requirements
Courses - General Education
Courses - Core
CS119 | Introduction of Programming | 4 |
CS126 | Unix Fundamentals | 4 |
CS251 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
CS346 | User Interface Design | 4 |
CS362 | Structured Query Language for Data Management | 4 |
CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
CSS200 | Principles of Network Security | 4 |
EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
IT100 | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 |
IT140 | Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments | 4 |
IT175 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 4 |
IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
IT225 | IT Support Systems | 4 |
IT304 | Computer Networks and Communications | 4 |
IT326 | Network Infrastructure Administration | 4 |
IT401 | Information Technology Architectures | 4 |
IT415 | Business Intelligence | 4 |
IT425 | Systems Analysis, Design and Integration | 4 |
IT496 | ISM Team Project | 4 |
MPM210 | Introduction to Project Management | 6 |
Electives | Select 12 credits of IT related courses | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 94 |
Courses: Concentration
CSS280 | Ethical Hacking | 4 |
CSS300 | Vulnerability Assessment and Management | 4 |
CSS321 | Software Assurance | 4 |
CSS350 | Computer Forensics I | 4 |
CSS380 | Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning | 4 |
CSS441 | Security Compliance | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Total Credit Hours: 184
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Virtual Campus