Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Trevecca Nazarene University
Key Information
Campus location
Nashville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 28,590 / per semester
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in information technology equips you with the web development and programming knowledge to connect, empower, educate, and protect a variety of organizations and businesses. Tailor your coursework by choosing from six specialized concentrations and graduate with a professional portfolio that demonstrates your skills, from front-end UX/UI engineering to back-end database processing.
Program Benefits
- Graduate with a professional portfolio and the skills you need to be competitive in a variety of careers.
- Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.
What to Expect
As a student in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Science in an information technology program, you’ll learn how to connect, empower, educate, and protect businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and various other organizations with your creative and technical problem-solving skills.
Almost every industry has a growing need for information solutions. Your degree will give you a foundational understanding of information technology design so you can build data communication systems and networks, write and test code for web apps and implement plans that solve problems for your company and/or clients. From front-end UX/UI engineering to back-end database programming, you’ll gain the professional skills you need to analyze and solve problems with ethical and effective solutions.
Our IT faculty has more than four decades of industry experience, and they work hard to build mentoring relationships with you, create relevant and engaging content and provide you with exciting opportunities for hands-on learning. They’ll also help you tailor your education to match your interests and goals as you choose from one of the following specialization tracks:
- Web design and development
- Software engineering
- Rich media design
- Social media and digital marketing
- Game design and development
- Cybersecurity and digital forensics
Throughout the program, you’ll compile your many projects into a professional portfolio which can be used to provide potential employers with tangible evidence of your skills and competence.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your information technology degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.
Curriculum
General Education Courses — 51-52 hours
- BUS 2010 Financial Stewardship 2
- COM 1010 Speech Communication 3
- ENG 1020 English Composition I 3
- ENG 1080 English Composition II: Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking 3
- ENG 2000 World Literature 3
- HIS 1400 World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World 3 or HIS 1450 World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World 3
- HPE 1500 Introduction to Health and Wellness 2
- MAT 1080 Problem Solving: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 3
- MUS 1500 Fine Arts 3
- PHL 2010 Introduction to Philosophy 3 or PHL 3070 Ethics 3
- PSY 2010 General Psychology 3 or SOC 2010 General Sociology 3 or COM 2010 Interpersonal Communication 3
- REL 2000 Introduction to Biblical Faith 3
- REL 3000 Christian Tradition 3
- REL 4000 Christian Life and Ministry 3
- SCI 1500 Life Science 3
- SCI 2600 Issues in Science 3
- Institutional Choice* 3
- Intercultural Literacy Requirement 2-3
* ECO 2000, ATH 3010, POL 2020, SWK 1200, SOC 2500, SOC 3200, SOC 3300, HIS 1400, HIS 1450, HIS 2010, or HIS 2020
Leadership Requirement - Freshmen Only — 3 hours
- INT 1100 Life, Calling, and Purpose 3
Computing Support — 8 hours
- BUS 2300 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3
- ITI 2540 Applied Logic and Mathematics for Computing 2
- ITI 3250 Business Analytics and Intelligence 3
Computing Core — 12 hours
- ITI 2160 Foundations of Software Design and Development 3
- ITI 2170 Foundations of Web Design and Development 3
- ITI 2180 Foundations of Data and Database Management 3
- ITI 2380 Foundations of Cybersecurity and Forensics 3
Computing Domain - IT — 21 hours
- ITI 2140 Foundations of UX Design 3
- ITI 2190 Foundations of Networking Infrastructure 3
- ITI 2400/PHY 2100 Programming in Java 3
- ITI 2450 Elementary Data Structures and Algorithms 3
- ITI 2640 Hardware and Operating Systems Technologies 3
- ITI 3010 Foundations of Virtualization and Cloud Computing 3
- ITI 3150 IT Project Management 3
Computing Track — 12 hours
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- ITI 3670 Digital Forensics 3
- ITI 3690 Intrusion Detection and Crisis Management 3
- ITI 4070 Network Security and Cryptography 3
- ITI 4270 Information Assurance 3
Game Design and Development
- ITI 3220 Game Design Principles 3
- ITI 3260 3D Game Design 3
- ITI 3940 Game Programming 3
- ITI 4290 Game Development Capstone Experience 3
Software Engineering
- ITI 3310 Programming in C++ 3
- ITI 3320/EEC 3320 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms 3
- ITI 4160 Software Architecture and Design 3
- ITI 4170 Software Engineering 3
Specialized Computing
- ITI Courses numbered ITI 2200 or above 12
Web Design and Development
- ITI 3650 Mobile UX/UI and Front-End Engineering 3
- ITI 4400 Web Architecture and Administration 3
- ITI 4450 Advanced Web Design and Development 3
- ITI 4960 Web Portfolio Capstone Experience 3
Computing Assessment — 8 hours
- ITI 3975 Portfolio Assessment I 1
- ITI 4900 Information Technology Internship I 1-3
- ITI 4975 Portfolio Assessment II 1
- ITI 4980 Senior Seminar in Computing 3
ITI 4900: 3 hours required.
General Electives — 4-5 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120
Career Opportunities
With a degree in information technology, you’ll be well prepared to help meet the growing need for computer and information technology professionals in a variety of industries. Aside from incredible earning potential, your degree gives you the flexibility to work in any number of settings or to pursue graduate studies. More specifically, your Bachelor of Science in information technology from Trevecca prepares you to excel in roles like these:
- Security analyst
- Web developer
- Software developer
- Database administrator
- Cybersecurity and forensics specialist/analyst
- Social media marketing/algorithm specialist
- Project manager
- Network architect
- DevOps engineer
- User support specialist
- UX/UI designer
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