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Dec 12, 2024
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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Information Technology, BA
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Sciences
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mathematics, Statistics and Data Analytics Option
Three to four hours from: Core Labs
Two hours from appropriate laboratory courses for core science courses Business Option
Three hours from: Information Technology Major
Note: - A student must have a grade of C or higher in all courses that are prerequisite to a computer science course before enrolling in that course.
- The advanced coursework for this major must average 2.000 or higher.
Advanced Option I
Twelve hours from: Advanced Option II
One course from: Computer Science Electives
Six hours of advanced level (3000 or 4000) CSCI or CSIT courses. (A maximum of three hours may be used from CSIT 3185, CSCI 3185, and CSCI 4312). Health Informatics Concentration
This concentration is an optional addition to the Information Technology major and requires the Human Health Perspectives Minor. Assessment Option
Two hours from: Minor
A minor of 18 to 24 semester hours in a single discipline. At least six hours in the minor must be in advanced-level courses at SFA. General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. Preparatory Coursework
The courses listed below may or may not be needed as prerequisites for other coursework taken above. If taken, the courses may fulfill General Elective requirements. Grade Requirements
- A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
- A C average in work completed in the major field
- A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
In-Residence Requirement
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.
Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.
Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.
View HOP policy 02-214.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.
Degree Map
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. Spring
- GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
- Advanced Option I Credit(s): 3
- Course from Chosen Minor Credit(s): 3
- D. Life & Physical Sciences (with lab) Credit(s): 4
- H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
Spring
- General Elective or Course from Optional Concentration Credit(s): 3
- ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
- Advanced Option II Credit(s): 3
- Liberal, Applied and Fine Arts Electives Credit(s): 3
- Course from Chosen Minor Credit(s): 3
Fall
- Advanced CSCI/CSIT Credit(s): 3
- D. Language, Philosophy, & Culture Credit(s): 3
- Course from Chosen Minor Credit(s): 3
- General Electives or Courses from Optional Concentration Credit(s): 3
- General Electives or Courses from Optional Concentration Credit(s): 2
Spring
- CSCI 4111 - Ethics in Computer Science Credit(s): 1
- Advanced CSCI/CSIT Credit(s): 3
- Course from Chosen Minor Credit(s): 3
- Course from Chosen Minor Credit(s): 3
- General Electives or Course from Optional Concentration Credit(s): 3
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