Information Technology

Subsequent Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements

The Subsequent Bachelor of Science degree is open to those who have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Each candidate for a subsequent degree must successfully complete in residence at Franklin University a minimum of 30 credit hours of 200 level courses or above, of which a minimum of 16 credit hours must be in major area courses at the 300 or 400 level. If the student is a previous Franklin bachelor of science degree graduate, the 30 credits must be earned after the first Franklin B.S. degree was awarded. If the required courses for a subsequent degree total less than 30 credit hours, the student may take Free Elective courses to achieve residency.

The following degree requirements are from the current Franklin University Academic Bulletin. If you began your coursework before the current academic year, please contact your SSA for your degree requirements. Always confirm your degree requirements with your SSA.

Prerequisite Competencies

• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 107 - Introduction to Web Authoring (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• MATH 160 - College Algebra (4)
• MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 321* - Learning Strategies (2)

*PF 321 must be taken prior to or concurrently with the first BLF course.

Information Technology Area (24 hours)

• Structured Programming Course (4)

Students must have 20 hours of coursework in information technology. Courses can be selected from the following technology related areas:

Information Technology Major Area (28 hours)

• ITEC 281 - Database Management Systems (4)
• ITEC 310 - Information Systems Architecture and Technology (4)
• ITEC 320 - Technical Communication (4)
• ITEC 370 - Principles of Network Design & Administration (4)
• ITEC 400 - UNIX Administration (4)
• ITEC 495 - Information Technology Capstone (4)
• MIS 484 - Information Systems Security (4)

A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in the major area, and each major area course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to count toward degree requirements. Computer Literacy is a General Education prerequisite. Students with computer experience will have the option of completing a free placement exam to waive this prerequisite.

Business Principles (BSAD 110) is a Business Core prerequisite. Transfer students with the equivalent of four business courses are not required to take Business Principles. Each degree candidate must show transfer credit for, or meet the requirements listed above, and any necessary prerequisites.

Computer Science, Healthcare Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Management Information Sciences, and Web Development students are required to meet the specific prerequisite competencies as listed for those programs. Students in the Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Sciences, and Web Development may be required to purchase hardware and/or software with capabilities greater than the standard University technology requirements. There will be software requirements beyond the standard Microsoft Office software, such as software development environments, operating systems, virtualization environments and tools, web site development and business process documentation tools that will be used in various courses. Students should check the Technology Requirements section of the Academic Bulletin and/or the Course Schedule for the requirements relevant to their specific major to ensure they have, and are familiar with, the requisite hardware and software.

The Information Technology Program also offers an Associate of Science Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree, Minor and Joint Programs of Study: B.S., Information Technology/Vantage MBA^®.