Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Information Technology

Technology keeps changing, but you like to keep up. You enjoy figuring out how to make things work. It's this kind of problem solving that gets you excited.

If this sounds like you, there's a challenge with your name on it. Skilled information technologists continue to be essential members of the workforce as computing needs keep growing and changing, And the demand is high.

The bachelor's degree program in information technology at the University of the District of Columbia prepares you to become a valuable contributor to this growing field. Through hands-on research and mentoring, you will learn to apply and adapt technological concepts in designing hardware and software systems that efficiently meet a range of user needs while adhering to best practices. You will also learn to apply your knowledge in various fields within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center for Research and Development
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Curriculum and Requirements in the UDC Information Technology Program

You must complete 123 credit hours of course work to earn the bachelor's degree in information technology. Topics covered in the information technology curriculum include:

• Networking and system administration
• Web and multimedia content development
• Computer programming and application development
  • Database management systems
  • Web applications
• Technology integration and deployment in a user community
  • Including needs assessment, user-centered design, technology transfer, and ongoing support.

Download the curriculum requirements for information technology majors [PDF]

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In June 2011, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology received certification from the National Security Agency to issue CNSS certifications for information systems security professionals and senior system managers. To receive the certificate along with your degree, you must complete ten required courses.

Student Organizations and Activities in the UDC Information Technology Program

The STEM Center for Research and Development is a valuable resource for civil engineering students and other students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The center offers courses and enrichment activities designed to boost competency, provide research opportunities and increase graduation rates.

Every February, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences hosts a week of special events to inspire current and future engineers at UDC. Engineers Week includes lab visits, project presentations, networking opportunities and other events sponsored by student groups and affiliated organizations.

Student groups for information technology students at UDC include:

• National Society of Black Engineers
• Computer Science Club 
• More student organizations in the School of Engineering

Faculty Spotlight: UDC Information Technology Program

Dr. Byunggu Yu, Ph.D., is chair of the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of the District of Columbia, where he has taught since 2007. Dr. Yu is director of both the Informatics Lab and the Assurance Research Center for Trusted Information (ARCTIC), which funded by grants from the National Science Foundation. His areas of research interest include databases, information storage and retrieval, data modeling and informatics.

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