Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

In addition, the following are the articulated Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) for the BS in IT program. These objectives are what learners are expected to know 3-5 years after graduation.

• Apply technology appropriately to solve business problems
• Integrate technology in business where needed
• Collaborate with others as part of the information technology structure of an organization
• Continuously assess innovations and communicate their usefulness to others
• Use scientific and mathematical principles to solve technological problems
• Live and work as a contributing member of society with high ethical standards

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology (IT) specializations

• General Information Technology
• Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
  
• Software Development
  

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology (IT) Minors

• BS in IT, minor in Data Analytics
• BS in IT, minor in Data Management
• BS in IT, minor in Network Technology: Cisco
• BS in IT, minor in Network Technology: Microsoft

• Capella's BS in IT program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation is an important indicator of Capella's dedication to educational quality and the goal of preparing our graduates for entry or advancement in the IT profession. Enrollment and graduation data are available.
• The Project Management (PMI®) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC) has accredited the Project Management specializations in the following degree programs: BS-IT, BS-Business, MBA, MS-ISTM, and PhD IT. Enrollment and graduation data are available.
• The Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+) report shows that Capella seniors score significantly higher in critical thinking and written communication compared to seniors from non-proprietary and other proprietary institutions. The full CLA+ report is available.
• Our MS, MBA, and BS project management curricula are designed around PMI GAC comprehensive Core Areas of Focus for Program Learning Outcomes.
• Capella University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (CAE IA/CD) for academic years 2014-2021.
• Industry certifications, such as the PMP®, CISSP, or SSCP, and prior work experience may help shorten the time to graduation through Capella’s competency-based Prior Learning Assessment.

• Analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate computing solutions to meet stated requirements.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Apply professional responsibilities and informed judgments across diverse computing environments that reflect legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member and leader of a team.
• Identify, analyze, and incorporate user needs in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing solutions.
• Design and plan professional development activities to maintain currency and active engagement in the computing field.