Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Degree Overview
The B.S. in Information Technology will give you a foundation of IT skills and knowledge as well as eight recognized industry certifications that will boost your career’s long-term health. You will become a better IT professional with the knowledge and skills to get ahead.
Who the program is for:
- Established information technology professionals who need a bachelor’s degree and additional certifications to advance their careers.
- Individuals who wish to enter the IT industry and need the training and credentials to open doors.
Your program will be flexible and largely self-paced. Click here to learn how your program works.
What You’ll Learn — Areas of Study:
In this online IT degree program, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes 13 domains of study and completion of a professional portfolio.
Upper-Division Domains:
- Web Development
- Systems Administration and Management
- Software Development
- Databases
- Organizational Behavior and Management
- Upper Division Performance
- College-Level Reasoning and Problem Solving
Lower-Division Domains:
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Quantitative Literacy
- Language and Communication
- Natural Science
- General Education Social Sciences
- Literature, Art, and the Humanities
Total Program: 123 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
Less: Any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.
Note: Your prior college experience and IT certifications may waive some degree requirements.
More details about your challenging course of study
View the PDF program guide
What You'll Earn — IT Certifications:
This program incorporates eight industry-recognized IT certifications as part of your degree program. You will study for and complete the following certification exams (which are all included in your tuition—a huge cost savings for you):
- CIW Professional
- CIW Associates
- CIW Database Design Specialist
- CompTIA A+ IT Technician
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives)
- CompTIA Security+ (2008 Objectives)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – Windows Vista, Configuration 70-620
Answers to your questions
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- Is this program for me?
- Can I accelerate my progress?
- How will I complete my degree?
Is this program for me?
Whether you’re interested in starting or advancing your career in the IT industry, this program will provide you with the broad-based skills and IT foundation you need to succeed. Nine respected industry certification tests are built into the program’s curriculum. If you already hold one or many certifications, you may be able to use them to clear portions of the degree requirements. You can also use your knowledge to move more quickly through the required subject area assessments. However, this is not an “easy” program. You are a good candidate only if you are prepared to work independently, study hard, and pass the required assessments.
Can I accelerate my progress?
As a WGU student you progress through your program by passing assessments. In consultation with your mentor, you set the pace at which you prepare for and take the assessments. Consequently, some WGU students with strong academic or career experience in the fields are able to go faster than the standard rate of progress. However, doing so isn’t easy. Many of the assessments are quite challenging, and students sometimes overestimate the knowledge they possess when they enter a program. On the other hand, a highly-motivated, self-disciplined individual is precisely the kind of student who does well at WGU. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to discuss whether you’re the kind of student who might go faster.
How will I complete my degree?
As a WGU student, you take and complete assessments. You’ll prepare for your assessments by engaging various learning resources including textbooks, web tutorials, and online courses. You will determine what learning resources are best for you in consultation with your mentor using your personalized Academic Action Plan (AAP). You can learn more by exploring the WGU Experience. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain this program in greater depth.
