This program is structured to prepare students for immediate and continuing employment in two different areas: Careers in programming and computer or network operations and digital moviemaking, digital sound, and graphics. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology has a unique blend of computer programming and information technology skills.
This program focuses on introducing and mastering parallel programming methodologies. It also blends a solid set of information technology skills with programming that includes computer security, web design, database design, and data center and cluster design and maintenance. Graduates of the program will be able to design, build, maintain, and program for distributed high performance computing and cloud computing environments that meet the global needs of business and scientific communities.
Any student seeking a Bachelor of Applied Science degree must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of general education and 84 credit hours of core courses. Students in the baccalaureate degree programs are required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in the upper division courses, i.e., 300 and 400 level courses before they can graduate. The required courses are listed below.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,420/academic year |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,360 |
| Housing and Meals | $7,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,600 |
| Transportation | $1,600 |
| Personal/Misc | $2,500 |
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
Information Technology Requirements (121-122 Credits)
IT XXXIT Upper Division Elective3
| Semester FIRST | Credits | Prerequisites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 | MATH 1230 |
| IT 105 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | |
| IT 160 | Introduction to Digital Ethics | 3 | |
| ENGL 1210 | Technical Communication | 3 | ENGL 98 |
| SSC 100 | College Success | 1 | |
| Semester TWO | |||
| ENGL 2210 | Professional & Technical Communication | 3 | |
| BCIS 1115 or IT XXX | Introduction to Computers or Lower Division Elective | 3 | |
| IT 218 | Algorithms & Data Structures | 3 | IT 105 |
| IT 142 | Web Design Concepts | 3 | |
| MATH 1520 | Calculus II | 4 | MATH 1510 |
| Semester THREE | |||
| HUMN 1180 | History of American Indians in Media | 3 | |
| IT 150 | System Administration | 3 | |
| IT 262 | Internetworking | 3 | IT 150 |
| IT XXX | Lower Division IT Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS 1230C or PHYS 1310C or BIOL 2110C or CHEM 1217C | Algebra-Based Physics I or Calculus-Based Physics I or Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology or Principles of Chemistry I | 4 | SEE CATALOG |
| Semester FOUR | |||
| NAVA 1110, NAVA 2210, or NAVA 2230 | Dine Studies | 3-4 | SEE CATALOG |
| SSC XXX | Social Science Course | 3 | |
| IT 222 | Computer Security | 3 | |
| IT 290 | IT Big Data Project Management | 3 | |
| PHYS 1240C or PHYS 1320C or BIOL 2120C or BIOL 226 or CHEM 1225C | Algebra-Based Physics II or Calculus Based Physics II or Cellular and Molecular Biology or Principles of Biology or General Chemistry II for STEM Majors | 4 | SEE CATALOG |
| Semester FIVE | |||
| ENGL 2310 | Introduction to Creative Writing or Rug Weaving I | 3 | |
| MTH 410 | Linear Algebra | 3 | MATH 1520 |
| IT XXX | Lower Division IT Elective | ||
| IT 332 | Network Security | 4 | IT 222 |
| IT 315 | Multicore Programming | 3 | IT 218 |
| Semester SIX | |||
| HUM XXX | Humanities / Social Science Course | 3 | |
| IT XXX | IT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| MATH 1350 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | MATH 1220 |
| IT 375 | Javascript Core Skills | 4 | IT 270 |
| IT 435 | HPC Parallel Computing | 3 | IT 315 |
| Semester SEVEN | |||
| MTH 205 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 | MATH 1220 |
| IT XXX | IT Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| IT 472 | Web App Development | 3 | IT 472 |
| IT 405 | Cluster Maintenance/Management | 4 | IT 260 |
| Semester EIGHT | |||
| IT 440 | Advanced Technology Security | 3 | IT 332 |
| IT 486 | Information Management & Administration | 3 | IT 290 |
| IT XXX | IT Elective / Any Engineering, Math, Computer Science or Information Technology course not repeating material | 3 | |
| IT 499 | Practicum | 3 | Sophomore Standing |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | 121-122 | ||
Lower Division Electives
- IT 110 Introduction to Digital Logic/Hardware Programming
- IT 111 Human Computer Interaction
- IT 112 Photography
- IT 115 Drawing and Visual Culture
- IT 118 Introduction to C++
- IT 120 Operating Systems
- IT 121 Database Systems and Data Preparation
- IT 125 Introduction to Digital Video
- IT 200 Sound Design
- IT 212 Documentary
- IT 215 Motion Graphics
- IT 220 Database Design
- IT 225 Digital Video II
- IT 275 Media Criticism
- IT 195/295 Topics in Information Technology
Upper Division Electives
- IT 312 Studio Recording
- IT 333 Introduction to Machine Learning
- IT 335 Data Visualization
- IT 345 Editing Concepts
- IT 350 Programming Interactivity
- IT 415 Audio Project
- IT 425 Applied Data Science
- IT 445 3D Modeling/Animation
- IT 480 Aural and Optical Perception
- IT 395/495 Topics in Information Technology
Program Advisors
Mark Trebian, Assistant Professor of Applied Computer Technology
Email: mtrebian@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.786.4361
M.S., Management Technology, University of Wisconsin
B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin
DuWayne Thomas, Lecturer of Information Technology
Email: dthomas@navajotech.edu
Phone: 928.882.3149
B.S., Technical Mgt./ Network Communications and Management, DeVry University