Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 180
One academic quarter is three months. You will have a three-week break between each quarter.
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Required Courses
| MAT1050 | College Algebra | 6 quarter credits |
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| MAT2051* | Discrete Mathematics | 6 quarter credits |
Core Courses
54 course quarter credits
| IT1006 | Information Technology Concepts and Practices OR | 6 quarter credits |
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| IT3006 | Communication Strategies for the Information Technology Professional | 6 quarter credits |
| IT2230 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3 quarter credits |
| IT2249 | Introduction to Programming with Java | 6 quarter credits |
| IT2250 | Introduction to Network Technology | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3165 | Ethics for the Information Technology Professional | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3212 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3215* | Introduction to Javascript | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3225 | Business Goals for the Information Technology Professional | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3301* | User Experience and Interaction Design | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3315 | Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3318 | Systems Administration | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3345* | Software Architecture | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3349* | Intermediate Java Programming | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3355* | Network Architecture | 3 quarter credits |
| IT3358 | Information Security Concepts for the Information Technology Professional | 3 quarter credits |
| PM3000 | Principles of Project Management | 3 quarter credits |
Minor Courses
42 quarter credits
| IT4510* | Network Infrastructures Administration | 3 quarter credits |
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| IT4520* | Advanced Network Infrastructures Administration | 3 quarter credits |
| IT4530* | Enterprise Administration | 3 quarter credits |
| IT4541 | Enterprise Server Infrastructure 1 | 3 quarter credits |
| IT4551 | Enterprise Server Infrastructure 2 | 3 quarter credits |
| IT4561 | Linux Operating Systems | 3 quarter credits |
| IT4571 | Advanced Linux Operating Systems | 3 quarter credits |
| IT4580* | RFID Technologies | 3 quarter credits |
Elective Courses
Choose 51 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
Capstone Courses
Taken during the learner's final quarter
| IT4990 | Information Technology Capstone Project | 6 quarter credits |
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*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
FlexPath Self-Paced Learning Option
If you’re highly motivated, looking to save time and money, and crave the freedom and flexibility of setting your own pace, you may want to consider FlexPath. Rather than face weekly deadlines, you’ll work at your own pace to complete a series of assessments for each course.
There’s no limit to the number of courses you can complete per session — you’ll still pay the same flat tuition rate every 12 weeks.
The FlexPath format is not accredited by the Computing Accreditation
Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
What Can I Expect?
Each unit consists of readings, discussions, and other activities
you will be expected to complete throughout the week. Assignments are
due on Sundays, though not every course requires an assignment each
week.
In each course, you will receive a detailed scoring guide that describes expectations for every graded assignment.
Grades are based on your participation in weekly reading discussions and completion of assignments. You will also be assessed on your ability to demonstrate an understanding of expected outcomes for your program or specialization. These outcomes are based on the needs and performance standards of your field or discipline.
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Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 135 credits into this specialization.
Take an Individual Course
Whether you're completing additional credits for your own education, want to see if online learning is right for you, or are simply interested in a specific topic, you can enroll in many of Capella's online courses without committing to a degree program. We recommend speaking with an enrollment counselor to discuss your goals and ensure that the credits you earn now may be applicable to a Capella degree program.
Concentrations
If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. Concentrations available for this specialization include:
- Accounting
- Business Intelligence
- Finance
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Management Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management