Information Technology, Bachelor of Science

Information technology at St. John's University is a professional curriculum built upon a liberal arts core leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The information technology major, offered to both day and evening students, is designed to provide both a comprehensive education leading to careers in technical and managerial positions, such as software architectdeveloper, network security analyst, database manager, IT infrastructure engineer, and information security specialist. The degree provides solid preparation for further academic and professional study in computer science and decision sciences Students who enroll in the BS in Information Technology (IT) program will achieve knowledge and competency in topics that include coverage of: human computer interaction; information management; programming; networking; web systems and technologies; Information assurance and security; System administration and maintenance; System integration and system architecture; A solid base in fundamentals of computer programming; An introduction to Cyber Security; Advanced course work that builds on the fundamentals to provide depth. The program supports the core Vincentian values of compassion and service in providing students with technical skills that can be used to combat poverty, disease, crime, as well as provide IT solutions in healthcare. It will utilize new instructional labs in St. Augustine Hall to provide maximum support for students' academic success

Complete and submit an online application; Include a statement of activity if you have a gap in your education of more than three months between your graduation date and date of application submission; An essay and recommendation letters are strongly encouraged, but not required, for all programs except for Pharmacy, which requires both; Official academic records and/or official certificates/results from the Ministry of Education or secondary school in original language with official English translation; Official examination results (if taken) from the examining board (i.e., International Baccalaureate, General Certificate of Education, Caribbean Examinations Council, West African Examinations Council). Students who are home-schooled outside of the US need to submit a NACES member course-by-course evaluation.