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SCIT Catalog BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (B.S.I.S.) AWARD........................................................................... BS DEGREE PROGRAM LENGTH ................................. 150 WEEKS (38 MONTHS) QUARTER CREDIT UNITS .................................................. 182 UNITS CLOCK HOURS............................................................. 2500 HOURS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OBJECTIVES & PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The goal of the Bachelor of Science Information Systems degree program is to produce well-rounded information systems specialists prepared for entry-level careers that Involve the use, delivery and management of Information systems to achieve organizational goals. The program educates in the design, implementation, deliverance and management of computer networks and information systems to support organizational business processes. The educational program objectives are as follows: 1. Establish and develop a career In Information systems or information technology related professions or functions within an organization. 2. Collaborate with others and efficiently function as members or leaders of a technical and multidisciplinary team. 3. Continue to develop skills in information systems, business, management or other fields requiring the use of information systems to achieve organizational goals. 4. Effectively adapt to the changing demands of the workplace and perform Increasingly complex tasks while taking Into consideration changes in information systems practices. STUDENT OUTCOMES The student outcomes of the Bachelor of Science Information Systems are for Its graduates to attain the following: 1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing -based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline. 3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make Informed Judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline. MODE OF PROGRAM DELIVERY This program Is delivered In either blended or distance learning modality. Students decide which modality to complete the program at the time of enrollment contingent on program availability. When delivered in a blended modality, some courses are delivered residentially at the campus whereas other courses are delivered online only. When delivered In a distance learning modality, all courses are delivered online. Courses delivered residentially at the campus may have an asynchronous didactic learning component integrated Into the curriculum (i.e. online materials to support the courses residential delivery). Courses delivered online utilize both asynchronous and synchronous methods. The school reserves the right to change the mode of delivery for any course if necessary, including the extent to which asynchronous and synchronous instructional methods are utilized for delivery through distance learning. The program objectives and outcomes remain the same regardless of the mode of program delivery. O''NET SOC OCCUPATIONS O*NET Is a taxonomy of hundreds of occupations and an online resource for occupational Information. It Is being developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor. To learn more, visit www.onetcenter.org. The program primarily provides training for the following O*NET SOC Occupation: 15-1142.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators In addition to the O*NET SOC Occupation listed above, the program may also provide training for the following additional O*NET SOC Occupations: 15-1152.00 Computer Network Support Specialist 11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers 15-1199,02 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1122.00 Information Security Analysts Page 52 of 69