Information Technology B.S.I.T.

University Admissions

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

For Admission information specific to the College of Engineering, see the information at College of Engineering .

Information Technology Minimum Requirements for Progression into the Upper Division

Information Technology students who have fully met the below requirements and are in good standing may progress into the upper division of the major. Prior to progression into the upper division, a student may be permitted to take no more than two Departmental courses.  The department may have continuation requirements, which specify minimum performance standards in core major courses which must be met before further registration in the department is granted.

1. Completion of with a minimum grade of C in each course (grades of C- are insufficient)
   • MAD 2104  – Discrete Mathematics
   • STA 2023  – Introductory Statistics
   • PHY 2020  – Conceptual Physics
   • MAC 1147  – Pre-calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry 

All students must complete the equivalent of USF Discrete Mathematics (MAD 2104), Introductory Statistics (STA 2023), Conceptual Physics (PHY 2020), and Pre-calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry (MAC 1147) with minimum grades of C in each course (grades of C- are insufficient). The minimum overall grade average in these four courses required for progression to the upper level is between 2.0 and 3.5 for any given year. The minimum acceptable grade average will be posted on the department’s website one year prior to the fall semester that the revised grade average is applicable. The computed grade average is based on the best attempts in these courses. These requirements must be met with a maximum of two attempts allowed for each course.

    2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0

    3. A minimum USF GPA of 2.0

    4. Completion of CGS 1540  with a minimum grade of B (grade of B- is insufficient) or another introductory database course with a minimum grade of B (grade of B- is insufficient).

Departmental Policies

In addition to the College’s graduation requirements, the department has the following policies:

1. Mandatory academic advising and/or mentoring of students.
2. Exit interview and/or survey as a graduation requirement.

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites

Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.

If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.

Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted.

The minimum acceptable grade in state mandated prerequisite courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient).

• MAC X000-X999 or MAD X000-X999 or MAC X2333 Any Pre-Calculus course - 3 credit hours
• PHI X000-X999 Philosophy - 3 credit hours
• PSY X000-X999 Psychology - 3 credit hours
• CGS X000-X999 Any Database course - 3 credit hours
• STA X023 or STA X122 - 3 credit hours
• ECO X013 Economic Principles II Macroeconomics - 3 credit hours
• COP X000-X999 or CTS X000-X999 Any Computer Programming or Computer Technology & Skills course - 3 credit hours
• COP X000-X999 or CTS X000-X999 Any Computer Programming or Computer Technology & Skills course - 3 credit hours

Note: Introductory Programming in C, C++, Java, or equivalent language. Choose programming language required by the university to which the student wishes to transfer.

Total Major Hours: 102

GPA Requirements

Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 semester GPA, 2.0 Math and Science GPA, 2.0 Engineering GPA, 2.0 Specialization GPA, 2.0 USF GPA, and 2.0 overall GPA.

Grading Requirement

Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in all BSIT required math, science, and engineering courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient). The minimum acceptable grade in state mandated prerequisite courses is a C or higher (C- is insufficient). The minimum acceptable grade in a specialization course is a C-, expect as stated in the major progression and continuation requirements. 

Residency Requirement

Transfer students must complete a minimum number of approved major core courses in the major at USF. The minimum number of USF major core credit hours required is established by the respective academic department. In no case will this be less than 18 hours. Basic engineering courses are not considered specialization courses. The University residency requirement must also be met.

A concurrent degree (dual degree) student must meet the requirements of each major and have a minimum of 18 approved specialization hours taken in the degree granting department beyond those specialization hours required for the first degree.

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Internship Opportunities

The College of Engineering and USF’s Career Services Cooperative Education (Co-Op) program provides services for students interested in experiential educational experiences. A wide variety of industries and government agencies offer internships and cooperative education employment opportunities for engineering students. Participants gain valuable expertise in practical applications and other aspects of operations and development in a professional engineering environment. Students normally apply for participation in this program during their first year in the engineering college and pursue actual internships during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. See the Department Undergraduate Advisor for more information on earning academic credit for internships.

Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways

Students majoring in Information Technology have the option to pursue the following Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways:

• B.S.I.T. in Information Technology and M.S.I.T. Information Technology

For more information, see the Graduate Catalog.

Advising Information

Department Undergraduate Advisor: http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/undergraduate/contacts.aspx.

4 Year Plan of Study - Information Technology B.S.I.T.

NOTES:

• SCIV - Civics Literacy  needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
• Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

• Information Technology Specialist
• System Administrator
• Database Administrator
• Network Administrator

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$45,000 - $75,000

2 Year Plan of Study - Information Technology B.S.I.T.

NOTES:

• SCIV - Civics Literacy  needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
• Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.