Create tomorrow’s technological solutions

DePaul’s Information Technology degree program emphasizes the technical aspects of IT while also providing you with a foundation in business and technical communication.

You will gain expertise in computer security, database construction, programming, problem-solving and project management.

The Jarvis? College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) is located on the Loop Campus, in the heart of Chicago’s technology and business districts, providing you many opportunities to intern and work in IT with leading companies and organizations. Many CDM faculty members are working professionals and active consultants, allowing you to learn firsthand from innovators in the information technology field.

Online Degree Options

Get prepared to excel in the dynamic field of IT with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in information technology from DePaul’s Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. Here, you’ll be prepared with the right mix of theory and practical knowledge across a wide range of relevant topic areas.

You can complete the last two years of this program entirely online, either in real time or on your time. And with our generous credit transfer policy, it may be possible to reduce the time and tuition costs required to earn your degree.

Classes

Coursework

• Accounting
• Database Programming
• Information Assurance
• Marketing
• Networks and Security
• Programming
• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Web Development

Resources

• Major Requirements
• Schedule of Classes
• Department Website

Concentrations/Tracks

• Standard
• Web Development

• Minor offered
• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

• Consulting
• Database administration
• Database programming
• Network security
• Programming
• Project management
• Software development
• Web development

More career info

91%

of Information Technology graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.

Major Requirements

Course Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Quarter Hours
IT 211	INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED PROGRAMMING	4
IT 212	APPLIED OO PROGRAMMING	4
IT 223	DATA ANALYSIS	4
IT 240	INTRODUCTION TO DATABASES	4
IT 263	APPLIED NETWORKS AND SECURITY	4
IT 313	ADVANCED APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT	4
UXD 210	INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN (FORMERLY ISM 210)	4

Concentration Requirements

Students must also complete the requirements from one of the following concentrations:  New Media Engineering, Standard, or Web Development.

Degree Requirements

Students in this degree must meet the following requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 192 credit hours
• Earn a grade of C- or higher in WRD 103, WRD 104, and all Major and Minor courses
• Earn a grade of D or higher in all other Liberal Studies and Open Elective courses
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher