Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology
Gain the cutting-edge skills to excel in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country — information technology (IT). Master the foundations of technology to become an industry problem solver with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Information Technology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU).
Expand your knowledge and become proficient in installing, configuring and upgrading personal computers and their operating systems. Explore courses in network technology, Windows servers, Linux, cloud computing, and more.
Our 120-credit online program is designed for individuals currently working in the IT industry. Current professional certifications may satisfy some or all of the degree’s elective requirements. 18 of your Area of Study credits must be from 3000/4000 level courses.
My education has really catapulted my career. My degree programs gave me the flexibility to learn at the times that were convenient for me. I could fit study time into many different pockets. It was also a nontraditional way of doing things that caused me to work smarter and harder.”
George Coley
AAS ’13, BSAST ’15
Program Details
Degree Requirements
The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Information Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.
- Statistics (3 credits)
- College Algebra (3 credits)
- Higher Level Math above College Algebra (3 credits)
- General Chemistry I with Lab or Physics I with Lab (4 credits)
- General Chemistry II with Lab or Physics II with Lab (4 credits)
- Computer Concepts (3 credits)
Certification: Various certifications may be used to satisfy some or all of the Information Technology elective requirements.
How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students may earn credits by selected technical certifications, testing, online courses, courses at other regionally accredited institutions or through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
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