2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 04, 2025

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Information Technology Major

(66 credits)

IT professionals help companies administer and protect their system networks, applications, and databases. This program also allows students to develop skills in multimedia and system design, programming languages, problem solving techniques, computer ethics, database design, systems analysis and designing interfaces, and security.

Required Courses:

Basic Core (66 credits):

CS 151 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits
CS 170 - Web Programming 3 Credits
CS 256 - Principles of Structured Design 3 Credits
ECT 130 - Introduction to Electronics and Computer Technology 2 Credits
ECT 165 - D.C. Circuits and Design 3 Credits
ECT 172 - Computer Components Essentials 3 Credits
ECT 173 - Fundamentals of Information Technology 3 Credits
ECT 176 - Mobile System Design Technology 3 Credits
ECT 231 - Digital Computer Logic 3 Credits
ECT 272 - Computer Software Components Credits
ECT 275 - Introduction to Digital Animation and Human Computer Interaction Technology 3 Credits
ECT 301 - Technical Data Management and Applications 3 Credits
ECT 373 - Introduction to Data Communications and Networking 3 Credits
ECT 374 - Information System Security 3 Credits
ECT 375 - Advanced Digital Animation & HCI Technology 3 Credits
ECT 378 - Enterprise IT Architecture Implementation and Practice 3 Credits
ECT 430 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits
ECT 437 - Industrial Computer Systems Management 3 Credits
ECT 471 - Advanced Technical Data Management and Applications 3 Credits
ECT 473 - Documentation and Policy for IT 3 Credits
ECT 477 - Culminating Experience in Information Technology 3 Credits
MIS 301 - Systems Analysis for Information Technology 3 Credits
MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits
OR
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA.

Fall 1st Year

ECT 130 - Introduction to Electronics and Computer Technology 2 Credits
ECT 172 - Computer Components Essentials 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 173 - Fundamentals of Information Technology 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits
or
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics 3 Credits
Elective | Credits/Units 2

16 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ECT 176 - Mobile System Design Technology 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 272 - Computer Software Components Credits (Critical Course)
CS 151 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | Credits/Units 4

16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

CS 170 - Web Programming 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 231 - Digital Computer Logic 3 Credits
ECT 165 - D.C. Circuits and Design 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

CS 256 - Principles of Structured Design 3 Credits (Cricial Course)
ECT 275 - Introduction to Digital Animation and Human Computer Interaction Technology 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

ECT 301 - Technical Data Management and Applications 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 374 - Information System Security 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 375 - Advanced Digital Animation & HCI Technology 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

ECT 373 - Introduction to Data Communications and Networking 3 Credits
ECT 378 - Enterprise IT Architecture Implementation and Practice 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

ECT 437 - Industrial Computer Systems Management 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 471 - Advanced Technical Data Management and Applications 3 Credits (Critical Course)
MIS 301 - Systems Analysis for Information Technology 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ECT 430 - Senior Seminar 1 Credits
ECT 473 - Documentation and Policy for IT 3 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 477 - Culminating Experience in Information Technology 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

13 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/it

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Information Technology Major

Required Courses:

Basic Core (66 credits):

Degree Map

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