Program Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) will prepare students for a wide range of job opportunities such as systems analyst, network administrator, systems administrator, and IT administrator. Students will learn to apply their skills to real world problems arising in various settings, as they master new technological techniques. This applied approach will motivate IT majors to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to solve complex organizational problems using technology.
This emphasis focuses on DevOps specialization.
Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary for immediate employment and/or entrance into graduate school.
Program Curriculum
120 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
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 3-7 |
| 3-5 |
| 3-6 |
| 3-10 |
| 3-5 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3-5 |
Information Technology with DevOps emphasis Core Requirements
Course List 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 2300 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
IT 2400 | Intro to Networking | 3 |
IT 2500 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
IT 2700 | Information Security | 3 |
IT 3100 | Systems Design and Administration | 3 |
IT 3150 | Windows Servers | 3 |
IT 3400 | Intermediate Computer Networking | 3 |
IT 4600 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
ENGL 3010 | Professional Writing and Business Ethics | 3 |
MATH 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (MA) (Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent placement score) | 3 |
or MATH 1050 | College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA) |
Total Hours | 43 |
DevOPs Emphasis Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
IT 3110 | System Automation | 3 |
IT 3300 | DevOps Virtualization | 3 |
IT 4200 | DevOps Lifecycle Management | 3 |
CS 2450 | Software Engineering | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Information Technology Core Electives
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 9 |
| Files Systems and Storage Technologies | |
| Database Administration | |
| Network Design & Management | |
| Ethical Hacking & Network Defense | |
| Internship | |
Information Technology Elective Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 9 |
| Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | |
| Computer Organization and Architecture | |
| Programming in C++ | |
| Management Information Systems | |
| Big Data Analytics | |
| Data Visualization and Storytelling | |
| Files Systems and Storage Technologies | |
| Database Administration | |
| Network Design & Management | |
| Ethical Hacking & Network Defense | |
| Internship | |
| Special Topics in Information Technology | |
| Web Application Development I | |
| Internet of Things Programming | |
| Human-Computer Interaction | |
| Web Application Development II | |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Maximum 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.
BS Information Technology Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Administer computing resources to support organizational needs, including networks, operating systems, and security configurations.
- Create repeatable and automated infrastructure solutions.
- Identify and resolve technical problems using troubleshooting techniques.
- Explain ethical and legal issues impacting information technology.
- Understand and implement sound DevOps principles in software management and development.