Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Web Development Specialization

Effective May 19, 2020, this program is no longer available for future enrollments.

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 six specializations: Data Management, Network Management, Security, Software Application Programming, Software System Engineering, and Web Development.

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.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

Outcomes for this program align with the educational standards of ABET.

Outcomes

General:

Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based

Specialization Learning Outcomes:

Web Development:

Design and develop web-based applications to support the various organizational web media and web development needs.

Degree Requirements

Courses - General Education

COMS201	Technical and Professional Writing	4.5
ELEELEHUMN	Humanities Elective	4.5
ELEELESCI	Science Elective	4.5
ELEELESCI1	Science Elective 1	4.5
ELEELESCILAB	Science Lab Elective	1.5
ELEELESCILAB1	Science Lab Elective 1	1.5
ELEELESOC	Social Science Elective	4.5
ELEELEUS	US History/US Government Elective	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
MATH109	Introduction to Algebra	4.5
MATH112	Analytic College Algebra	4.5
MATH225	Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5

UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or

HUMELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses - Core

CS126	Unix Fundamentals	4

CS251	Fundamentals of Database Systems	4
	or
CS250	Fundamentals of Database Systems	4

CS362	Structured Query Language for Data Management	4
CSS150	Introduction to Computer Security	4
EM200	Introduction to Website Development	4
IT106	Introduction to Programming Logic	4

IT140	Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments	4
	or
	IT Elective

IT204	Fundamentals of Networking	4
IT254	Spreadsheet Applications	4
IT401	Information Technology Architectures	4
IT425	Systems Analysis, Design and Integration	4
MPM210	Introduction to Project Management	6
	Total Credit Hours:	54

Courses: Specialization

CS347	Web User Interface Design	4
DMD225	Computer Illustration I	4
DMD242	Digital Imaging	4
DMD480	Senior Design Project	4

DMKT300	Introduction to Internet-Based Business Strategies	4
	or
	IT Elective

EM209	Digital Media and Intellectual Property	4
	or
	IT Elective 3 (4)

EM218	Web Development II	4
EM228	Scripting for the Web	4
EM270	Emerging Media and Technology	4
EM328	Server-Side Scripting for the Web	4
EM420	Web-Based Database Applications	4
EM425	Mobile Web Design	4
IT151	Introduction to Java Programming I	4
IT152	Introduction to Java Programming II	4
IT175	Introduction to Cloud Computing	4

IT470	Advanced Web Technologies	4
	or
	IT Elective 2 (4)
	Total Credit Hours:	64

Total Credit Hours: 184

Area of Study

Information Technology

Degree Level

Bachelor