The program is designed to provide the foundational skills for continuous learning and to adapt to the fast changing information technology environment. This program also includes competency-based and hands-on learning modules to enhance acquired business skills. Parts of the curriculum are designed around highly valued certifications. Students will also augment their IT skills with the social, verbal and intercultural business skills demanded by today’s work environments.
This major is designed for students who are interested in beginning a new career or advancing a current one in the field of information technology. The program provides students with hands-on experience in the latest technologies, skills and knowledge toward common IT certifications, and the communication and business skills necessary for career advancement.
To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally include a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
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You may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your faculty mentor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
Highest Mathematics Required | MATH 115 |
Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
Some online/blended coursework | Required |
Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Computer Information Technology Personalized Learning Graduates will be able to:
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Admission requirements to Personalized Learning include NAU's undergraduate admission standards as well as the completion of a Readiness Assessment. Prior to admission to the University, a Personalized Learning admission specialist guides prospective students through a series of steps to determine admissibility, applicable prior credit, preparedness via the Readiness Assessment, and degree selection. After these steps are complete, admissible students are directed to complete an account information form. This form replaces the traditional NAU application.
Students may demonstrate competency through performance on pre-tests. Some courses may have departmental prerequisites required by students in other majors. Any prerequisites not fulfilled with transfer credit may be met by successfully completing a pretest; however, credit will not be granted for the completion.
This degree is offered only through the Personalized Learning program. Work with a faculty mentor for any questions regarding the applicability of coursework completed through Personalized Learning to any other plan of study at NAU.
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Grading and Transcripts
Personalized Learning Competencies for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology
Completion of these competencies will result in the awarding of credit for NAU classes.
C.1 Explore information technology foundations
C.2 Examine data management and administration
C.3 Examine IT business operations and leadership
C.4 Examine information security and policy
C.5 Examine enterprise architecture, network and telecommunications technology
C.6 Explore software engineering and development
C.7 Explore systems administration
C.8 Examine business analysis and design
C.9 Examine web-based systems and technologies
C.10 Explore information technology: co-evolution with other philosophies
C.11 Integrate learning by participating in a capstone project
Science Requirement, select from the following (12 units):
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.