Program Overview
Prepare for technology careers that support the systems, networks, applications, and digital tools organizations rely on every day with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from UNA. This undergraduate program helps students build practical knowledge in programming, information security, human-computer interaction, systems analysis, IT infrastructure, databases, web development, cybersecurity, and applied technology.
Why Choose This Program?
- Build applied technology skills. Students study programming, information security, human-computer interaction, systems analysis and design, IT infrastructure, database development, web development, and cybersecurity.
- Prepare for technology careers across industries. The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems prepares students for positions in business, commercial, financial, industrial, and government settings.
- Study in an accredited program. UNA lists the BS in Information Technology as accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Curriculum & Coursework
The BS in Information Technology requires 120 total credit hours. Students complete general education requirements, major core requirements, IT electives, and general electives as needed. The curriculum includes coursework in programming, information security, HCI/UX, systems analysis, infrastructure, databases, web development, advanced IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity-related topics.
Sample Courses:
- CS 135 Computer Skills for Problem-Solving
- CIS 225 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- ITE 249 Introduction to Information Security
- CIS 289 Introduction to Human Computer Interaction/User Experience (HCI/UX)
Career Paths & Outcomes
Information Technology graduates are prepared for roles that support the design, implementation, security, and management of technology systems across organizations. The program’s emphasis on infrastructure, databases, web development, cybersecurity, programming, and systems analysis supports careers in business, industry, government, and technology-focused organizations.
Common Career Paths:
- IT Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Network or Systems Administrator
- Information Security Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Web Developer
- Database Administrator
Student Experience
Information Technology students study in UNA’s Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, where coursework emphasizes applied computing, infrastructure, security, databases, web development, systems analysis, and user experience. The department’s programs are designed to prepare students for professional technology roles in business, commercial, financial, industrial, and government settings.
Opportunities Include:
- Programming coursework
- Information security coursework
- HCI/UX coursework
- Database and web development coursework
- Advanced infrastructure coursework
- Cybersecurity and digital forensics coursework
- Computing scholarships
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Shane Banks
Professor
mbanks@una.edu
Mr. Matt Colburn
Senior Lecturer
jmcolburn@una.edu
Dr. John Crabtree
Professor
jcrabtree@una.edu
Dr. Barry Cumbie
Professor
bcumbie@una.edu
Dr. Amit Das
Assistant Professor
adas@una.edu
Dr. Achini Herath
Assistant Professor
aherath@una.edu
Dr. Janet Jenkins
Professor
jltruitt@una.edu
Dr. James Jerkins
Professor
jajerkins@una.edu
Dr. Stacy Lukins
Assistant Professor
slukins@una.edu
Ms. Ashley Molina
Visiting Lecturer
amolina1@una.edu
Dr. Steven Puckett
Assistant Professor
spuckett1@una.edu
Dr. Daniel Ray
Professor
dray4@una.edu
Dr. Jill Simpson
Associate Professor
jmsimpson1@una.edu
Dr. Mark Terwilliger
Professor
mterwilliger@una.edu
Dr. Neal Wagner
Assistant Professor
nwagner@una.edu
Dr. Jason Watson
Associate Professor
jwatson5@una.edu
Dr. Paul Zhang
Professor
xzhang6@una.edu
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