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Bachelor of Science
Marymount University
Program Details
Information Technology (BS)
Bachelor of ScienceInformation Technology (BS)
Marymount University
Marymount's information technology (IT) program recognizes the role of technology in all aspects of today's world, in business, in society, and in our personal lives. The IT program provides a solid foundation of all of the parts of technology that are essential to understand how technology is used today and how it may be applied in the future. This includes defining requirements, developing software applications, building and administering complex computer infrastructure on the premises and in the cloud, and successfully managing IT projects. It also offers students Knowledge and experience in a specialized area of technology or its application leading to jobs in those fields. Students can either select a designated embedded minor in a particular area of technology or tailor the program to their needs by selecting five elective courses to further the current integration of business and technology. Students may select minors from the IT program, the business program, and the economics program in the School of Business and Technology; from the graphics and media design program or digital writing and narrative design program in the School of Design, Arts and Humanities; or from the criminal justice or mathematics programs in the School of Science, Mathematics, and Education.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | This is a program designed to take you from where you are technically, whether experienced in a part of the field or a career changer. The courses are taught by experienced faculty and are designed to further your knowledge skills and abilities, classes are small and we do not use teaching assistants. We focus on hands-on activities to ensure you are ready for the workplace. We provide extensive career preparation, including a required internship in your senior year.. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
A technical interest is important but do not think you cannot work in the technology field without a strong background in coding. There are many other jobs available, from business analyst to help desk support to web development, and we will take you from where you are and prepare you for one of these positions. It is recommended that you take the following courses to prepare for transfer: ITE 115; ITN 100 or ITN 101; ITE 221; ITN 260 and BUS 100, if you have the opportunity as they will prepare you well for beginning your journey to the high-paying jobs in the the IT field
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Information Technology (IT) is a degree for students who have a technical focus but who may not be strong in mathematics, as required by many computer science programs. It prepares students for working in technical support positions in government and industry, including in a variety of positions that require knowledge in technology and business. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | There are several options to do a double major in areas such as Cybersecurity or Graphics and Media Design. There are opportunities to specialize in over 20 technical and business majors, all of which offer opportunities for future employment in the technology field. There is also the possibility of an accelerated master’s degree including a MS in Information Technology, MS in Cybersecurity, and an MBA. You can enroll in the program in fall, spring, or summer, providing the maximum flexibility to continue your educational journey. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Alums from our BS in Information Technology program can be found throughout government and the private sector (check them ouot on LinkedIn) and regulrly come to campus to meet with students and discuss their journey, including being a transfer student. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Information Technology (BS)
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
75 credits can be transferred from a 2-year school, up to 84 total credits can be transferred.
Information Technology (B.S.)
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
75 credits can be transferred from a 2-year school, up to 84 total credits can be transferred.
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 84 credits may be applied to this program.
Liberal Arts Core
43
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Liberal Arts Core courses can also apply to the major where applicable
Written Communication
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Literature
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Fine and Performing Arts
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
History
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Depth in Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Natural Science
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Natural Science lab
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Social Sciences
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Depth in Science
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Theological Inquiry
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Introduction to Philosophy
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Depth in Faith and Reason
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Information Technology Major
72
Introduction to Computer Systems
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Cybersecurity Principles
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Programming
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Digital Technology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Software Engineering
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Sophomore IT Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Advanced Programming
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Computer Networking
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Database Technology
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Junior IT Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Design
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Software Testing, Documentation, and Quality Assurance
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IT Internship
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Senior IT Seminar
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Capstone Project
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
The Business Experience
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Project Management
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Statistics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Advanced Math
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ethics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Technology Electives
6
Major Electives
15
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Complete 5 upper-level IT or DATA courses or an approved minor
Earn 15 credits: Complete the following
Earn 15 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Course(s) of level 300
OR
Course(s) of level 400
OR
Course(s) of level 300
OR
Course(s) of level 400
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Marymount University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
| Institution Name | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | GAA | Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and Northern Virginia Community College |
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Marymount participates in a number of programs that award credit to students for achievement or work experience. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities in our university catalog (https://marymount.edu/catalogs/) for more information. |
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College Level Information
Transfer Admission Application
marymount.edu/transfer
Transfer Students - Apply Here
Number of Transfer Students
245
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | At Marymount, we understand that the path to a four-year degree is not always straight. Deciding to transfer is a big decision, and Marymount is here to help. As a transfer-friendly university, we offer transfer visit days and an online database to check which of your credits will transfer. We encourage you to visit campus to learn why more than 250 students transfer to Marymount annually. With transfer merit scholarships and guaranteed housing for transfer strudent, we invite you to connect with our team to learn more about our inclusive community in Arlington, Virginia. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students apply as a regular transfer applicant |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Systems Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Information Systems | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Science in Engineering-Computer Sciences Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Computer Science, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Systems Technology, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Systems Technology: Cloud Computing Specialization, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Information Technology, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Information Technology | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Computer Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Database Specialist) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems Technology (Programming and Mobile Applications Development) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science in IST: Database and Program Developer Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Engineering - Computer Science Specialization | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Computer Science Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Computer Information Systems Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Information Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Major in Computer Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Major in Management Information Systems | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Information Technology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person, Online |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Data Science & Analytics Major - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Computer Science (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-2051.01 | Business Intelligence Analysts | Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-2051.02 | Clinical Data Managers | Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1241.00 | Computer Network Architects | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1211.00 | Computer Systems Analysts | Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1221.00 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 11-3021.00 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming. | Management Occupations |
| 15-2051.00 | Data Scientists | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1243.01 | Data Warehousing Specialists | Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1243.00 | Database Architects | Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1211.01 | Health Informatics Specialists | Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1212.00 | Information Security Analysts | Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1252.00 | Software Developers | Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1253.00 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software or web developers. Create and maintain databases of known defects. May participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and schedules. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
| 15-1241.01 | Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance. | Computer and Mathematical Occupations |
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