Information Technology, BAP
Program Description
The Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAP) in Information Technology is a terminal, 90-credit degree that is workforce-focused, streamlined for applied skills, entry to mid-level preparation, and industry certifications. This is in contrast to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology, which offer broader academic outcomes, including advanced design, integration, applied research, and preparation for graduate study. The program combines foundational coursework in computer systems, networking, cybersecurity, programming, and cloud technologies with hands-on, industry-aligned training.
This program features stackable credentials that recognize achievement along the pathway to this degree. These include:
- Information Technology Certificate (16 credits): Covers fundamentals in hardware, software, and troubleshooting.
- Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology (60 credits): Builds skills in networking, security, and cloud infrastructure.
Compared to the BS in Information Technology, this degree is more streamlined, focusing on general IT knowledge rather than the broader breadth of the BS degree.
Program Curriculum
90 Credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Information Technology Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| IT 1100 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
| IT 1200 | A+ Computer Hardware/Windows OS | 3 |
| IT 1500 | Cloud Fundamentals | 1 |
| IT 2150 | Windows Servers | 3 |
| IT 2300 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| IT 2400 | Intro to Networking | 3 |
| IT 2700 | Information Security | 3 |
| IT 3100 | Systems Design and Administration | 3 |
| IT 3400 | Intermediate Computer Networking | 3 |
| IT 3510 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| IT 4600 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
Information Technology Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 24 credits from the following: | ||
| CS 2450 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 3005 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
| IT 3110 | System Automation | 3 |
| IT 3300 | DevOps Virtualization | 3 |
| IT 3700 | CyberOps | 3 |
| IT 3710 | Network Defense | 3 |
| IT 4100 | Files Systems and Storage Technologies | 3 |
| IT 4200 | DevOps Lifecycle Management | 3 |
| IT 4400 | Network Design & Management | 3 |
| IT 4310 | Database Administration | 3 |
| IT 4510 | Ethical Hacking | 3 |
| IT 4700 | Enterprise Security Architecture | 3 |
| IT 4920R | Internship | 1-3 |
| IT 4990 | Special Topics in Information Technology | 0.5-3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 90 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- A maximum of 12 upper-division transfer credits may fulfill Utah Tech Information Technology program requirements.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each Core Requirement, Core Elective Requirement, and Elective Requirement course.