Information Technology
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Major: | Information Technology |
| Minors: | Data Processing and Management Information Systems Administration Network Administration |
| Department: | Cybersecurity and Information Technology Building 4, Room 223 850-474-3241 http://uwf.edu/informationtech |
| College: | Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering |
| CIP Code: | 11.0103 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The BS in Information Technology provides a firm foundation of coursework, including programming principles, database concepts, end-user support, security, networks and operating systems. The program emphasizes applied skills, including internship, co-op, research, and capstone experiences that will prepare graduates to enter the Information Technology workforce.
Information Technology Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the UWF B.S. in Information Technology degree program will be known for their accomplishments in the early stages of their careers and they should:
- Develop information technology solutions to important problems either individually or through interdisciplinary teams within a global and societal context.
- Professionally and ethically, engage in technical or business activity through information technology abilities, communication skills, and knowledge.
- Engage in continuing professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education, or professional activity.
B.S. in Information Technology Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the UWF B.S. in Information Technology program will have an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.
- Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.
Program Requirements
A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses applied to this academic program. Consult with your academic advisor for courses that may satisfy both the General Education requirements and program course prerequisites.
General Education
Information Technology majors should satisfy the mathematics and science components of General Education with coursework taken from the recommendations shown below.
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I (Core) | 3 |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II (Breadth) | 3 |
| Communication Elective Options: | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Principles of Mass Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Choose one course from the Humanities Core and one additional course from either the Humanities Core or the Humanities Breadth. | 6 | |
| Humanities Core Options: | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Humanities | ||
| Honors Introduction to Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Humanities Breadth Options: | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Civil Discourse and the American Political Order | ||
| Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period | ||
| Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary | ||
| Exploring Artistic Vision | ||
| History of English Literature I | ||
| History of English Literature II | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| The Music Experience - Concerts | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Ethics in Contemporary Society | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Survey of Dramatic Literature | ||
| Choose one course from the Mathematics Core and one additional course from either the Mathematics Core or the Mathematics Breadth. | 6 | |
| Mathematics Core Options: | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Algebra with Lab | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Mathematical Thinking | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Mathematics Breadth Options: | ||
| Trigonometry | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus with Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus with Business Applications | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Mathematics in Context | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Choose one course from the Natural Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Natural Sciences Core or the Natural Sciences Breadth. | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences Core Options: | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| General Biology for Non-Majors * | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I * | ||
| Biology I | ||
| Concepts in Chemistry * | ||
| General Chemistry I * | ||
| Introduction to Earth Science * | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Honors Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I *, ** | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I Studio *** | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I *, ** | ||
| Natural Sciences Breadth Options: | ||
| Biological Anthropology * | ||
| Life in the Universe | ||
| General Botany | ||
| Fundamentals of Ecology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II * | ||
| Biology II | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology * | ||
| Introduction to Machine Learning | ||
| General Chemistry II * | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology * | ||
| Informatics and Your Health | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics II *, ** | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics II *, ** | ||
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May be taken with or without lab.
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Algebra-Based Physics is usually recommended for non-science majors, while Calculus-Based Physics is recommended for science majors.
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Although students receive 5 semester hours credit for PHY 2048C, an additional 3 semester science course will be needed to meet General Education requirements.
| Choose one course from the Social Sciences Core and one additional course from either the Social Sciences Core or the Social Sciences Breadth. | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Core Options: | ||
AMH 2010 | United States to 1877 | |
AMH 2020 | United States Since 1877 | |
ANT 2000 | Introduction to Anthropology | |
ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro | |
POS 2041 | American Politics | |
PSY 2012 | General Psychology | |
| Social Sciences Breadth Options: | ||
ANT 2100 | Introduction to Archaeology | |
CCJ 2002 | Survey of Crime and Justice | |
CIS 2530 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | |
COM 2023 | Death and Communication | |
CPO 2002 | Comparative Politics | |
DEP 2004 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | |
EUH 1000 | Western Perspectives I | |
EUH 1001 | Western Perspectives II | |
FIN 2104 | Personal Finance | |
GEA 2000 | Nations and Regions of the World | |
GEB 1011 | Introduction to Business | |
HIS 2050 | Explore History | |
HSC 2100 | Personal, Family and Community Health | |
INR 2002 | International Politics | |
PLA 2013 | Survey of American Law | |
PLA 2013H | Honors Survey of American Law | |
SPM 2010 | Sport in Global Society | |
SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology | |
Choose an additional course from two of the five areas of Communication Electives, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences.
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Statistical Reasoning | ||
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications | 3 |
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| CGS 2570 | Personal Computer Applications | 3 |
| COP 2830 | Script Programming | 3 |
| COP 2253 | Programming Using Java | 3 |
| or COP 2334 | Programming Using C++ | |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro * | 3 |
| MAC 2233 | Calculus with Business Applications * | 3 |
| PHI 2603 | Ethics in Contemporary Society * | 3 |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology * | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics * | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.
Recommended Lower Division Electives
The following General Education courses are recommended to satisfy the requirements for lower-division electives.
| CGS 2020 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| PHI 2103 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| AMH 4375 | Inventing the Future: The History of American Technology | 3 |
Lower Division Electives
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 15 | |
Information Technology Core
The following courses are required of all students pursuing the B.S. in Information Technology.
| CGS 2920 | Foundations in Information Technology | 1 |
| ENC 3213 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
| MAN 3583 | Project Management | 3 |
| COP 3826 | User Interface Programming | 3 |
| CGS 3763 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| CNT 3004 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CNT 3112 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| CNT 4526 | Wireless and Mobile Communications | 3 |
| CNT 4701 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 3 |
| CIS 4361 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| CET 4772 | Cloud Computing Operations and Security | 3 |
| CTS 4348 | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| CTS 4323 | Server Administration | 3 |
| COP 4710 | Database Systems | 3 |
| COP 4723 | Database Administration | 3 |
| Experiential Learning (Choose 1) † | 3 | |
| Internship/Practicum in Information Technology ‡ | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Information Technology ‡ | ||
| Cooperative Education ‡ | ||
| Information Technology Capstone | ||
| Innovative Solutions for Industry | ||
| CGS 4935 | Senior Seminar in Information Technology | 2 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
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May use other option(s) as advisor-approved elective(s).
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With departmental approval, more than three credit hours may be applied toward the degree as advisor-approved electives.
Program Electives
| Students may take advisor-approved upper-division (3000- or 4000-level) courses in the following areas to attain the required 120 hours: CAP, CDA, CEN, CET, CGS, CIS, CNT, COP, COT, CTS, and ISM. Courses in other areas may be applied toward the B.S. in Information Technology program only by approval of the Department of Cybersecurity and Information Technology chairperson. | 12 | |
Data Processing and Management Minor
This minor in Data Processing and Management will allow students to attain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively organize, store, analyze, visualize and secure data. All majors except Information Technology majors may earn this minor.
| Choose 1 | 3 | |
| Programming Using Java | ||
| Programming Using C++ | ||
| Script Programming | ||
| Choose 4. Other courses at the 3000 or 4000 level that are not shown here may be taken with advisor and department chair approval. | 12 | |
| Database Systems | ||
| Database Administration | ||
| Data Mining | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Trends in Data Analytics | ||
| Healthcare Data Analysis Using Python | ||
| Data Analysis in the Health Sciences | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Information Systems Administration Minor
This minor in Information System Administration will allow students to attain the skills needed to effectively create, secure, monitor and maintain a variety of information systems. All majors except Information Technology majors may earn this minor. The prerequisite for CGS 3763 (CGS 2920 Foundations in Information Technology) can be waived for students pursuing this minor.
| Choose 1 | 3 | |
| Programming Using Java | ||
| Programming Using C++ | ||
| Script Programming | ||
| Choose 1 | 3 | |
| Operating Systems Concepts | ||
| Theory and Fundamentals of Operating Systems | ||
| Systems & Networks I | ||
| Choose 4 (Students should assess the prerequisites for upper division courses they wish to take to complete the minor.) | 12 | |
| Cloud Computing Operations and Security | ||
| Information Technology Security | ||
| Database Administration | ||
| Server Administration | ||
| Linux System Administration | ||
| Advanced Server Administration | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Network Administration Minor
This minor in Network Administration will allow students across campus to attain the skills needed to effectively create, secure, monitor and maintain a computer network. All majors except Information Technology majors may earn this minor.
| CNT 3004 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CNT 3112 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| CNT 4701 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 3 |
| CNT 4526 | Wireless and Mobile Communications | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |