Information Technology, B.A.
A degree in computer science or information technology prepares graduates for positions in business, industry, education or graduate programs.
Our information technology major strives for academic excellence by offering rigorous courses designed to challenge qualified and motivated students and to liberate the mind through an emphasis on quantitative and abstract reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking and strong communication skills.
Students in the program have gone on to intern at organizations such as Apple, Google, SureTape, Commscope, Corning and more.
If you attended Catawba Valley Community College and obtained a degree in information technology, you may be eligible to transfer directly into this program.
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Information technology students also have the chance to participate in national computer conferences such as TechEd, SAP Reporting and Analytics and Sapphire, as well as regional conferences such as ACM-Sigcse where you have the opportunity to travel and explore different areas of technology, as well as potential employers.
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Lenoir-Rhyne University's Information Technology program equips students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital world. The curriculum emphasizes core areas such as computer programming, network security, systems development, project management, database design and software engineering. Students can tailor their education through electives in computer science, mathematics and application design, and may choose a concentration to further specialize their skills. The program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving and strong communication-preparing graduates to lead and innovate in a variety of tech-driven fields. Career opportunities for IT graduates are diverse and growing, with paths including: Software Developer, Database Administrator, Network Specialist, Project Manager, Web Developer and Data Analyst.
NOTE: For students wishing to double-major in Computer Science and Information Technology, required courses for both majors must be satisfied, and at least 15 unique credit hours must be earned in the second major.
Honors
Students majoring in Information Technology who are judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Information Technology. To graduate "With Honors in Information Technology" students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum major GPA of 3.2. In addition, they must complete twelve credits of honors work in the Information Technology program, including an acceptable senior project, completing an original thesis to be submitted for approval of the faculty, and passing an oral defense of the research.
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
Graduation Requirements (4 hours)
- Technical Requirements (7 hours)
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Major Requirements (45-49 hours)
- CSC 120 - Survey of Computing
- CSC 141 - Introduction to Java Programming
- CSC 161 - Introduction to Analytics
- CSC 175 - Information Technology
- CSC 241 - Advanced Java Programming
- CSC 334 - Computer Networks
- CSC 341 - Application Development with Java
- CSC 350 - Database Management
- CSC 400 - Systems Analysis and Software Engineering
- CSC 434 - Computer Security
- CSC 460 - Capstone Project
- CSC 475 - Comprehensive Senior Exam
- CSC 491 - Project Management
Choose at least one course from the following (3-4 hours):- CSC 150 - Computer Science I
- CSC 163 - Introduction to Visual Basic
- CSC 210 - Ethical Issues in Information Technology
- CSC 250 - Computer Science II
- CSC 280 - Principles of Programming Languages
- MAT 150 - Discrete Mathematics I
- MAT 165 - Calculus I
- MAT 166 - Calculus II
- MAT 250 - Discrete Mathematics II
- MAT 280 - Linear Algebra
- MAT 415 - Applied Statistical Methods
Choose one concentration area below (6-9 hours):Analytics (6 hours)Web Programming (9 hours) -
General Elective Credits
General Electives (23-27 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.
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Total Credit Hours (Minimum) 120
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.
All bachelor's degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
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