Information
Technology
Academic Advisor
(863)
667-7064
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USF
Liberal Arts
Exit Requirements
| The USF Liberal Arts exit requirements are
met within the Information Technology curriculum. |
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Overview
USF
Lakeland offers undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students
for a broad spectrum of professional careers. The undergraduate programs
are designed to provide students with a sense of human values and the
foundation necessary for a lifetime of continued learning.
The Information
Technology program has been designed to bridge the gap between computer
science and the business use of computers. Its emphasis is on knowledge-based
computer and information technology as well as applications, programming
and networking in an era of rapidly changing technology. Electives are
planned for students to develop expertise in specific areas of application.
USF Lakeland provides a complete bachelor's degree and two certificate
programs in Information Technology. Both certificates are designed for
students who hold bachelor's degrees in fields other than IT. For information
on the certificate programs contact the Academic Advisor at
(863) 667-7064.
Degree Program
The
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.S.I.T.) degree can be
completed at the USF Lakeland campus. There are 60 semester hours of
upper level courses in the curriculum and many are offered several times
a year. The B.S.I.T. program can be completed in two years by a fulltime
student. The degree program prepares its graduates for a broad range
of positions in computerintensive
business and industry such as:
- Professional Computer Programmer
- Program Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Data Base Administrator
- Computer Resource Manager
- Network Administrator
- Systems Development Manager
- Information Technology Manager
These jobs as well as other similar information technology listings are
found in all industries where computer and systems management
are
needed, such as:
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Manufacturing |
Banking |
Insurance |
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Allied Health |
Retail Sales |
Education |
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Law Enforcement |
Web Design & Administration |
Admissions Criteria
Students planning to transfer to USF's
Information Technology program from a Florida public community college
should follow a pre-information technology curriculum leading to
an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. The community college program
should include the prerequisites to upper level university coursework
listed in the Course Track.
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