Information Technology Degree Pathway at the Polytechnic@UofM
Computer Information Technology Degree Courses
See University General Education Requirements for the Bachelors of Applied Science. Students who have completed one year of American History in high school are exempted from the six credit-hour History General Education Program requirement; otherwise, students will have to meet the History requirement. For the Bachelor of Applied Science programs only, there is a reduced general education requirement of 32 credit hours to facilitate degree completion.
- Communication - 6 hours
- Humanities / Fine Arts/History - 9 hours (at least one course must be in literature)
- Social / Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours
- Natural Sciences - 8 hours (two science courses with matching labs)
- Mathematics - 3 hours
- UNIV - Ethics and Professionalism
- APPT - Applied Technology Practicum or Capstone (choose one)
- APPT - Advanced Technical Certification
- MATH - College Algebra
- TECH - Computer Applications in Technology
- TECH - Computer Programming
- TECH - Advanced Programming Technology
- TECH - Data Structures
- TECH - Internet Technology
- TECH - Modern Programming
- TECH - Server Application Technology
- TECH - Operating Systems
- TECH - Computer Network Technology
- TECH - Enterprise Networking and Security
May be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120 with a minimum of 30 upper-division hours. Elective hours may come from prior learning (CPL), military service credit, transfer credits, or other related areas.
42–44 Credit Hours (14 slots × 3 cr = 42 cr minimum; max 44 cr varies by course selection)
IT Leadership Degree Courses
See University General Education Requirements for the Bachelors of Applied Science. Students who have completed one year of American History in high school are exempted from the six credit-hour History General Education Program requirement; otherwise, students will have to meet the History requirement. For the Bachelor of Applied Science programs only, there is a reduced general education requirement of 32 credit hours to facilitate degree completion.
- Communication - 6 hours
- Humanities / Fine Arts/History - 9 hours (at least one course must be in literature)
- Social / Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours
- Natural Sciences - 8 hours (two science courses with matching labs)
- Mathematics - 3 hours
- UNIV - Ethics and Professionalism
- APPT - Applied Technology Practicum or Capstone (choose one)
- APPT - Advanced Technical Certification
IT LEADERSHIP FUNDAMENTALS — Choose one course from each of Groups A–F; take both courses in Group G (17–18 hours total)
Group A: (Choose one)
- MGMT - Principles of Management
- PADM - Public Administration
- TECH - Principles of Supervision
Group B: (Choose one)
- MGMT - Management of Human Resources
- PADM - Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
- TECH - Work Design/Improvement
Group C: (Choose one)
- MATH - College Algebra
- SOCI - Social Statistics
Group D: (Choose one)
- ENGL - Technical and Professional Writing
- ENGL - Persuasive Writing
- TECH - Science/Technology/Society
Group E: (Choose one)
- COMM - Small Group Communication
- COMM - Interracial Communication
- COMM - Interpersonal Communication
- COMM - Communication and Conflict
- TECH - Project Planning and Cost Evaluation
Group F: (Choose one)
- ACCT - Legal/Social/Political Environment
- HIST - Modern Europe 1800–Present
- HIST - Modern East Asia
- HIST - African American History
- POLS - Introduction to Public Policy
Group G: (Both courses required)
- TECH - Computer Applications in Technology
- TECH - Computer Programming
Group H – Management Information Systems Overview
- PTMA - Managing Information Technology
Group I – Software Management
- UNIV - Managing Software Development
- UNIV - Software Project Management
- INFS - Business Data Communications
Group J – Files / Operating Systems
- INFS - Systems Analysis and Design
- TECH - Operating Systems
Group K – Database Management
- CSCI - Database Management Systems
- UNIV - Business Intelligence
Group L – Cybersecurity
- TECH - Enterprise Networking and Security
- CSCI - Introduction to Information Assurance
Group M – Networks (courses must be taken in sequence)
- TECH - Internet Technology
- TECH - Computer Network Technology
Group N – Software (courses must be taken in sequence)
- TECH - Advanced Programming Technology
- TECH - Data Structures
- TECH - Server Application Technology
- TECH - Modern Programming
May be chosen to bring the total number of hours to 120 with a minimum of 30 upper-division hours. Elective hours may come from prior learning (CPL), military service credit, transfer credits, or other related areas.
49–51 Credit Hours (17 slots × 3 cr = 51 cr maximum)
The senior project is a student’s culminating experience or capstone designed to synthesize and integrate the content of a student’s program of study. The senior project is completed during a student’s final semester. Students will be assigned to a specific section based on their field of study. Approved co-ops or internships are allowed.
Choose one of the following:
- APPT 4110 Applied Technology Practicum
- APPT 4995 Applied Technology Capstone
Students are required to acquire credit through coursework, transfer, or for prior learning from training courses for technical certifications or licensures in approved areas, or other approved experiences outside the classroom. If attained through coursework, additional hours may be required in the concentration. Consult with your advisor. Credit for prior learning will be awarded through APPT 3901 Advanced Technical Certification (1-3 hours).