Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree Focused Program

Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree Focused Program
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Online Information Technology Bachelor of Science Degree – Focused Program
Accelerate to the Future of IT with a
Reduced Credit
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Focused
Information technology is a cornerstone of nearly every modern industry, and the demand for skilled professionals in the field is projected to grow much faster than the national average in the coming decade. At National American University, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Focused degree is designed to help you gain the skills needed to compete in this dynamic field and enter the workforce more quickly than traditional four-year bachelor’s degrees.
This modern program is designed with a reduced credit format intended to allow a fulltime student to complete the program in three years.
This flexible, online program combines a robust technical foundation with career-focused concentration areas such as Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing. It offers a streamlined pathway to build your expertise while preparing for career opportunities aligned with your specialization.
Whether you are seeking to enhance your current IT career or transition into a new role, NAU’s BS-IT Focused program equips you with the knowledge and certifications to meet your goals—all through an accessible, fully online format tailored to your needs.
Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree – Focused Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology -Focused degree at National American University is designed to equip you with the technical expertise and skills necessary for success in today’s IT industry. This online program provides a training aligned with professional IT verticals, allowing you to specialize in one of four career-focused IT areas:
Cybersecurity
Network Administration
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing
Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree – Focused Program Outcomes
As a graduate of the BS-IT Focused program, you will be prepared to:
Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software systems.
Design, implement, manage, and maintain relational databases.
Collaborate with stakeholders to determine the IT needs of a business and develop effective solutions.
Apply project management, system analysis, and design frameworks to develop information systems.
Leverage multimedia telecommunications, technical writing, and end-user information systems in real-world scenarios.
Solve business challenges using structured program analysis and design methodologies.
Make ethical decisions within the context of information technology.
By focusing your studies in one of the four key areas, you’ll gain targeted knowledge to meet the demands of today’s IT industry. With its fully online format and career-driven curriculum, the BS-IT (Focused) program is tailored for those ready to accelerate their success in the technology field.
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Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree – Focused Curriculum
The Information Technology Online Bachelor’s Degree FOCUSED program consists of major core and general education core and specialization classes that total
135 credits
Major and Support Core
60 credits
Focus Area
18 credits
General Education Core
57 credits
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
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Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree – Focused Tuition and Fees
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Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree – Focused Career Outcomes
In today’s digital world, safeguarding and optimizing information technology systems is critical. IT professionals remain in demand across businesses, corporations, non-profits, government agencies, and private institutions. The online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Focused program at National American University prepares you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a career in the field of information technology.
Whether you are pursuing your first role in IT or seeking to advance your current career, the BS-IT Focused program offers a robust foundation in core IT disciplines, emphasizing key areas like software development, system management, and cybersecurity. The program’s FOCUSED-based structure allows you to develop targeted expertise in Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Artificial Intelligence, or Cloud Computing—aligning your education with the demands of today’s technology-driven industries.
Potential career paths for graduates include:
Application Developer
Quality Assurance Specialist
System Support Specialist
System Analyst
Technology Consultant
With its focus on practical, industry-relevant learning, the BS-IT (Focused) program positions you for success in a wide range of IT roles and industries.
Who Is a Good Candidate for the Online Information Technology Bachelor Degree – Focused Program?
Entry-level Job Seekers:
The Information Technology degree is a great first step if you are seeking an entry-level IT position. Employers are searching for graduates who possess not only foundational knowledge in the principal areas of information technology, but also strong critical thinking skills, technical abilities, leadership skills, appropriate ethical perspectives, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate.
Information Technology Professionals:
You are a great fit for this program if you already hold a position in information technology and are looking to advance your career. The program includes opportunities to expand and update your knowledge and practice through application-based discussions with practitioner faculty, and the completion of analytical research assignments, group activities, and technology simulations.
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Important Program Disclosures
Some employers may view this reduced credit BS degree differently than a traditional 4-year BS degree.
This reduced credit BS degree may not be accepted for entry into some graduate degree programs.
Students may change their program prior to completion, but may not change their degree to a traditional 180 quarter credit BS degree after graduation.
This program is not available in all states.
Course Listing (135 Credits)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAJOR CORE (60 Credits)
Major Core (55.5)
CI1320 – Computer Concepts 4.5
CI1420 – Principles of Programming 4.5
CI2011 – Introduction to Database 4.5
CI2211 – Internetworking Fundamentals 4.5
CI2440 – Introduction to Computer Security 4.5
CI3010 – Linux 4.5
CI3070 – Human-Computer Interaction – User Centered Design 4.5
CI3140 – Systems Architecture 4.5
CI3155 – Computer Ethics 4.5
CI4220 – Project Management 4.5
CI4221 – Systems Analysis and Design 4.5
CI4223 – Integrative Systems Project 6
Support Core (4.5)
MT1050 Introduction to Business                                 4.5
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FOCUS AREA (18 Credits)
Must Select One Focus Area or “Generalist” option.
Focus in Cybersecurity
CI3710 Internet Security 4.5
CI3715 Cybercrime and Information Systems 4.5
CI3725 Network Security 4.5
CI3730 Computer Forensics 4.5
Focus in Network Administration
CI3679 Windows Operating System and Server Administration Fundamentals 4.5
CI3725 Network Security 4.5
CI4151 Windows Hybrid Server I 4.5
CI4161 Windows Hybrid Server II 4.5
Focus in Artificial Intelligence *
CI3160 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 4.5
CI3161 AI Tools for Information Technology 4.5
CI3162 Advanced AI Concepts 4.5
CI3163 AI Security, Bias, and Ethics 4.5
Focus in Cloud Computing *
CI3170 Introduction to Cloud Computing 4.5
CI3171 Cloud Infrastructure and Virtualization 4.5
CI3172 Cloud Services and Development 4.5
CI3173 Cloud Security and Cost Management 4.5
Generalist Option
Choose any four CI3000+ courses – must total 18 credit hours.
Focus area courses and curriculum still in development and subject to change
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (57 Credits)
General Education (31.5) Available for Block Transfer
Communications
EN1150 – Composition I
Science
SC – Science Elective
Humanities
HU2000 – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Behavioral/Social Science
Behavioral/Social Science Elective
General Education
General Education Elective
General Education (25.5) Course-by-Course Transfer
Communications
EN1300 – Composition II
EN2100 – Speech
OR
EN2150 – Interpersonal Professional Communication
EN3070 – Advanced Research and Writing
Mathematics
MA2000 – Quantitative Reasoning
MA3000 – Business Statistics
General Education
CS2080 – Career Management
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
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