Program Information
BS Degree - Code 633400 Catalog 2025/2026
Nabeel Yousef, Chair, Angela & D.S. Patel School of Engineering, 386-506-4123, Nabeel.Yousef@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
To prepare students for successful employment in the field of Information Technology through quality education and advisement.
Description:
The BSIT degree prepares graduates for technical positions in the fields of information systems management, information technology, network security, and digital forensics, and computer programming. Graduates of this program will have a broad understanding of processes that support the development, delivery and management, and security of information systems.
Program Educational Objectives:
A graduate of the BSIT program will exhibit the following characteristics.
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Career: Graduates will hold progressively more responsible positions in the IT field, including positions that are supervisory or managerial in nature.
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Skills: Graduates will communicate effectively as an IT professional with users, peers, and higher management. They will solve problems using different and up-to-date methodologies. Use mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie information technology applications. They will work with teams exhibiting quality and timeliness.
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Professionalism and Ethics: Graduates will demonstrate ethical behavior as an IT professional and sensitivity to the impact of technology on society. They will be involved as a member of the local and global communities acting as responsible technical professionals.
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Life-Long-Learning: Graduates will pursue and successfully complete an advanced degree and/or obtain offered IT certificates as necessary for the duties of the profession.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to;
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Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
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Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
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Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
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Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
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Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
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Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.
The BSIT degree uses a 2 + 2 model requiring the completion of an associate’s degree (AA, AS) for admission into the program.
Students must have course work or an equivalent educational experience that covers that fundamental areas of:
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Human computer interaction
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Information management
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Computer programming and software engineering
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Computer network design and maintenance
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Web systems and technologies
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Information assurance and security
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System administration and maintenance
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System integration and architecture
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Professional requirements of the IT profession
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Submit a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology application to the Admissions Office, the BSIT program office, or online through https://www.daytonastate.edu.
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Posses a conferred Associate of Arts or Science, or Associate of Applied Science, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Or sixty (60) credits of transferable college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution,
- including at least 15 credits of general education courses.
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Complete all General Education and core coursework with a grade "C" or better.
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Successfully complete ENC1101 and MAC1105 (or equivalent or higher).
- Have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- A grade point average between 2.0 and 2.49 may be admitted conditionally with the approval of the Chair of the BSIT program.
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Provide an official transcript from all previous institutions attended. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) naces.org/members.htm
Additional Completion Requirements
Careers
The occupational outlook for information technology is available at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/computer-and-information/computer-and-information-technology-field-of-degree.htm Students considering careers in engineering technology should read the information on types of jobs available and salary ranges.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Credit Requirements
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
Program Elective Courses
Must Select 3 Credit Hours
| COP4709 | Applied Database II | 3 |
| COP4834 | Web Systems II | 3 |
| CET4860 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4861 | Advanced Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CET4862 | Network Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| CET4884 | Security Methods and Practice | 3 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| CEN3722 | Human Computer Interfaces | 3 |
| CNT3104 | Introduction to Telecommunications | 2 |
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3 |
| COP4610 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| General Education or Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
2nd Semester
| COP3530 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CIS4360 | Applied Cybersecurity | 3 |
| COP4708 | Applied Database I | 3 |
| General Education or Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
3rd Semester
| CDA4101 | Computer Organization and Design | 3 |
| CIS4250 | Ethical Issues in IT | 1 |
| CEN4801 | Systems Integration | 3 |
| General Education or Technical Elective | 4 |
| CEN4010 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
4th Semester
| CNT4007 | Data and Computer Communications | 3 |
| COP4813 | Web Systems I | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
5th Semester
| CNT4703 | Voice and Data Network Design | 3 |
| CIS4510 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Students must have access to a personal computer to run software required for the program. Computers are available at all Daytona State College campuses. Students wishing to purchase a computer for the program should contact the program office to determine minimum computer specifications.