
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ FOCUSED bachelor’s degrees are designed for working adults who want a more efficient, career-focused path to completion.
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Earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology through a streamlined 30-course pathway built for adults who want to develop technical expertise and prepare for opportunities across today’s technology-driven workforce.
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Why Choose a FOCUSED Information Technology Degree?
A more direct bachelor’s pathway built around technology, professional relevance, and flexibility.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s FOCUSED degree structure is designed around efficiency rather than increased intensity. Its reduced-credit structure requires fewer total credits and courses rather than requiring students to complete a traditional 180-credit bachelor’s curriculum at a faster pace.
Fewer Courses
A streamlined 30-course structure designed to create a more efficient bachelor’s pathway.
Professional Field Focus Areas
Focused areas of study connected to cybersecurity, network administration, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Adult Flexibility
Fully online coursework designed for students balancing school, work, family, and life.
Traditional vs. FOCUSED
A bachelor’s pathway redesigned around the needs of modern adult learners.
| Traditional Bachelor’s Degree |
Modern FOCUSED Bachelor’s Degree |
| 180 quarter credits |
135 quarter credits |
| Approximately 40 courses |
30 courses |
| More opportunity to customize your degree through elective coursework |
Career-specific curriculum with fewer open elective requirements |
| More room to explore interests and develop complementary skills |
Coursework concentrated around your major and selected focus area |
| Designed based on a traditional “four year� college experience |
Designed for working adult learners |
Choose Your Information Technology Focus Area
Build your degree around the area of technology that fits your goals. Explore the courses included in each focus area and examples of related career pathways.
Cybersecurity
Explore digital security concepts, cybercrime, network protection, and information security practices.
Focus Area Courses
- CI3710 Internet Security
- CI3715 Cybercrime and Information Systems
- CI3725 Network Security
- CI3730 Computer Forensics
Explore Potential Career Pathways
Explore examples of careers related to cybersecurity and learn more from federal career resources.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Help monitor systems, identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and protect networks and information.
Information Security Specialist
Support security measures designed to safeguard digital information, systems, networks, and technology infrastructure.
Security Operations Support
Support the monitoring and protection of technology environments and assist with security incidents, controls, and risk mitigation.
Technology Risk Support
Help identify technology vulnerabilities, evaluate security risks, and support strategies designed to reduce organizational exposure.
Network Administration
Study the networks, systems, servers, and infrastructure organizations rely on to operate and communicate.
Focus Area Courses
- CI3679 Windows Operating System and Server Administration Fundamentals
- CI3725 Network Security
- CI4151 Windows Hybrid Server I
- CI4161 Windows Hybrid Server II
Explore Potential Career Pathways
Explore examples of careers related to networks, systems, and IT infrastructure.
Network Administrator
Install, configure, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot the networks organizations use to connect systems and users.
Systems Administrator
Maintain operating systems, servers, applications, user access, and other technology resources that keep systems available.
Network Support Specialist
Help diagnose network problems, maintain connectivity, and provide technical support for network systems and users.
IT Infrastructure Support
Support servers, operating systems, networks, hardware, and other technology resources used across an organization.
Cloud Computing
Build knowledge in cloud infrastructure, cloud services, and technologies supporting modern organizations.
Focus Area Courses
- CI3170 Introduction to Cloud Computing
- CI3171 Cloud Foundations Using AWS
- CI3172 Cloud Operations Using AWS
- CI3173 Cloud Solutions Using AWS
Explore Potential Career Pathways
Explore examples of careers related to cloud services, systems, and technology infrastructure.
Cloud Support Associate
Help users and organizations troubleshoot systems, software, services, and other technology operating in cloud-based environments.
Cloud Systems Administrator
Support and administer servers, operating systems, access, applications, and infrastructure across cloud and hybrid environments.
Infrastructure Support
Help maintain the systems, networks, servers, and computing resources organizations depend on for technology operations.
Cloud Operations Support
Support the day-to-day performance, availability, troubleshooting, and maintenance of cloud-based systems and services.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Explore artificial intelligence, data engineering, machine learning, and the technologies supporting AI applications.
Focus Area Courses
- CI3160 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- CI3161 AI Foundations Using AWS
- CI3162 Data Engineering Using AWS
- CI3163 Machine Learning Using AWS
Explore Potential Career Pathways
Explore examples of career areas connected to AI, machine learning, automation, data, and emerging technologies.
AI Technology Support
Support users, systems, and technology teams working with AI-enabled software, services, and emerging technology applications.
Business Automation Support
Help organizations apply technology and automated solutions to business processes, workflows, and operational needs.
Emerging Technology Operations
Support the implementation, operation, testing, and ongoing use of new technologies across organizational environments.
AI Solutions Support
Support technology teams working with AI applications, data, software, and systems designed to address organizational needs.
Generalist Path Option
Candidates may elect to customize their FOCUSED area by selecting courses from any of the FOCUSED course options within the degree program to satisfy the credit requirements. Speak with your advisor to learn more about this optional pathway.
Prefer a broader technology pathway? The Generalist option allows eligible students to build across multiple Information Technology FOCUSED areas rather than selecting one defined concentration.
Career pathways are examples of occupations or occupational areas that may relate to program coursework. Career outcomes vary based on experience, location, employer requirements, and other factors. External career information is provided by O*NET OnLine, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Connect Your IT Learning to Industry Certifications
Select Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ information technology courses incorporate CompTIA and TestOut learning resources designed to build practical skills and support preparation for recognized industry certifications.
| Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ Course |
CompTIA Embed |
Certification |
CI1320
Computer Concepts |
CertMaster Learn (CML) A+ and Core 2 and Core 1 |
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) |
CI2211
Internetworking Fundamentals |
CML Network+ |
CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) |
CI2440
Introduction to Computer Security |
CML Security+ and CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) |
TestOut Security Pro v8 |
CI3010
Linux |
CML Linux+ and CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) |
TestOut Linux Pro v6 |
CI3160
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
CompTIA AI Fundamentals |
No certification |
CI3170
Introduction to Cloud Computing |
CML Cloud+ |
CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004) |
CI4151
Windows Hybrid Server I |
LabSim Hybrid Server Pro: Core |
TestOut Hybrid Server Pro: Core
Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800) |
CI4161
Windows Hybrid Server II |
LabSim Hybrid Server Pro: Advanced |
TestOut Hybrid Server Pro: Advanced
Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-801) |
CI4297
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices |
CompTIA Cisco Networking Pro |
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 200-301 |


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Frequently Asked Questions About the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED
Learn more about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s reduced-credit Information Technology bachelor’s degree and how the FOCUSED pathway is designed for adult learners.
Is the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED a bachelor’s degree?
Yes. The program awards a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´ is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Is the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED a three-year bachelor’s degree?
The BS Information Technology – FOCUSED is a 135-quarter-credit, 30-course bachelor’s degree pathway intended to allow a full-time student to complete the program in approximately three years. Actual completion time may vary based on course load, transfer credits, and other factors.
How is the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED different from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s traditional bachelor’s degree structure?
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÈë¿ÚÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s traditional bachelor’s structure generally requires 180 quarter credits and approximately 40 courses. The BS Information Technology – FOCUSED requires 135 quarter credits and 30 courses, with reduced open electives and greater emphasis on career-connected technology focus areas.
Is the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED an accelerated degree?
The program is designed around efficiency rather than increased intensity. Its reduced-credit structure requires fewer total credits and courses rather than requiring students to complete a traditional 180-credit bachelor’s curriculum at a faster pace.
What focus areas are available in the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED program?
Students may choose from focus areas in Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Can the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED help prepare students for IT certifications?
Select coursework may help students prepare for industry certifications and credentials from organizations including CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and TestOut. Certification requirements and eligibility vary by certification.
Is the BS Information Technology – FOCUSED online?
Yes. The BS Information Technology – FOCUSED is offered 100% online and is designed for adults balancing education with work, family, and other responsibilities.