Information Systems Technology, BAS

Purpose

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology (BAS ISTC) is designed to prepare graduates for higher level employment in Information Technology management in areas such as systems programming, systems design and architecture, network security, and help desk support services. The program also provides the professional development necessary to help meet the growing regional demand for skilled Information Technology workers in Southwest Florida. This degree is specifically designed to provide a career and educational pathway particularly for graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College’s Associate in Science in Computer Programming and Analysis and/or the Associate in Science in Network Systems Technology.

Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must complete the Bachelor’s Degree admissions application online, pay the $30.00 application fee, and be accepted to Florida SouthWestern State College. Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities must be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar.

 

 Students are encouraged to apply for admission during the term in which they will complete their Associate degree program.

 

2. Applicants must have earned:

An Associate in Science degree from a regionally accredited college or university, as defined by State Board of Education rule, with a minimum of 60 credit hours,

OR

An Associate in Arts degree from a regionally accredited college or university, as defined by State Board of Education rule, with a minimum of 60 credit hours,

OR                                                                                                                                                              

A minimum of 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university, as defined by State Board of Education rule, with all State of Florida general education core requirements met.

 

3. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

 

Note: Applicants not meeting stated admission criteria may petition for program admittance if they feel there are mitigating circumstances. Applicants must submit an official petition form to the Office of the Admissions.

Note: Students may demonstrate proficiency in some or all required Additional Lower Division Requirements by presenting proof of current and appropriate industry certification according to FSW’s most current Gold Standard list. Articulation credit may also be awarded for some or all industry certifications subject to individual evaluation.

Requirements to Enroll in Baccalaureate Courses

1. Upon admission to the BAS program, students must attend a required orientation session prior to enrollment in Upper Division (3000 and 4000 level) Program Requirements.
2. Students must complete ENC 1101 - Composition I , ENC 1102 - Composition II  or ENC 2210 - Technical Communication , and three credit hours of approved mathematics, all with a grade of “C” or better, prior to enrollment in any Upper Division (3000 or 4000 level) Program Requirements. (Refer to the General Education Program Guide )
3. Students must complete MAN 2021 - Management Principles , during the first term of enrollment if not previously completed.
4. Cross-enrollment approval: Students must obtain prior approval to cross enroll (as a transient student) in courses intended to fulfill program requirements.  Approval will be determined by the appropriate dean in collaboration with program faculty. Students initiate this process using Florida Virtual Campus: www.floridashines.org/.
5. Students who have not fulfilled the State of Florida General Education Core requirements must complete them. Students who transfer to Florida SouthWestern State College with an Associate in Arts degree from a Florida College or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution are considered to have met the General Education component of the degree.  Students who have previously earned an Associate in Arts or a baccalaureate degree from a college or university outside the State of Florida will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine which courses will meet the 36-hour General Education Requirements. Students must have earned equivalent credit hours in each General Education category. 
6. Students are permitted to complete remaining General Education and Lower Division Requirements while enrolled in the BAS program. However, prior to enrollment in CIS 4891 - Senior Capstone Project, students must have completed all General Education Requirements and 36 credit hours of Upper Division Program Requirements. The capstone course must be taken at Florida SouthWestern State College and is not eligible for cross-enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

1. Students must fulfill all specific degree requirements of the program to be eligible for graduation.
2. Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 credit hours as outlined in the Information Systems Technology, BAS program of study.
3. To satisfy residency requirements, a minimum of 15 credit hours of Upper Division Program Requirements and a minimum of 30 total credit hours must be completed at Florida SouthWestern State College.
4. Students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all Upper Division (3000 or 4000 level) Program Requirements.
6. Students must complete the State of Florida General Education Core Requirements, including any assessment of General Education outcomes required by the College. Transfer courses will be reviewed for equivalency.  Students who transfer to Florida SouthWestern State College with an Associate in Arts degree from a Florida College or a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution are considered to have met the General Education component of the degree.
7. Students must complete the State Civic Literacy Competency Requirement which is met by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam and by successfully passing a civic literacy course.
8. Student must successfully complete 12 semester hours of coursework demonstrating college level writing skills with a grade of “C” or better in order to meet the Writing Intensive Requirement.  Six (6) credit hours must be taken in English Composition and six (6) credit hours must be taken in additional coursework that demonstrates college-level writing skills.
9. Students must satisfy the State Foreign Language Competency Requirement which is met by completing one of the following: 

• 2 years of the same High School Foreign Language, or
• Documented foreign language proficiency through testing (for example, CLEP), or
• 2 semesters of the same College Level Foreign Language (Level II proficiency).

Note: Students who wish to participate in the Commencement Ceremony must indicate their intention to attend the Commencement Ceremony by completing the Commencement Application by the published deadline.

Course Prerequisites

Many courses require prerequisites. Check the description of each course in the list below for prerequisites, minimum grade requirements, and other restrictions.  Students must complete all prerequisites for a course prior to registering for it.