To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the general studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 121 |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Purpose Statement
Computing is at the core of modern society's systems. These multifaceted hardware and software systems are prevalent in every aspect of modern life. In our private lives, these systems provide entertainment options, means to stay connected with others, access to healthcare and banking, and better transportation options. In business, they provide faster and multiple mediums for communication, improved decision-making, distribution, and management of resources, and better support for customers and business operations. These systems are complex, and the financial and reputational risks posed by their outages are substantial. At the same time, there is a shortage of workers with the skills needed to secure these systems.
The BS-IT degree provides exceptional career flexibility and a broad range of opportunities in information technology with an emphasis on databases, networking, system administration, web technologies, and programming. Coursework prepares students with the technical skills to analyze and understand the components of information technology systems, processes to implement them, and design computational systems for the collection and storage of data. The degree also incorporates IT project management, User Interface Design, and Cybersecurity to prepare students for best practices in the IT field. This degree also provides a solid foundation for further study in an MS or PhD program.
Student Learning Outcomes
This major requires 88 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 88 units:
Professional Requirements (58 units)
Upper-Division Electives (18 units)
This program is available as an Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan wherein a student may start a master's degree while simultaneously completing their bachelor's degree.
Students enrolled at the Online campus for both undergraduate and graduate programs are eligible to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and start a Master of Science in Information Technology at NAU.
Students accepted into the Accelerated Program should complete the following requirements:
Major Requirements
This major requires 88 units distributed as follows:
Take the following 88 units:
Professional Requirements (58 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 take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or General Studies Requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.