Information Technology Advising Guide
Department of Information Technology
What is Information Technology?
Information Technology professionals utilize state-of-the-art, computer-based tools to deliver today’s rapidly evolving computing technology to knowledge workers in widely diverse situations. Our IT program prepares students to work in the complex network and World-Wide-Web environments to meet the needs of the end users in today’s organizations. These tasks require bringing solutions together using the different technologies developed by the computer engineers, computer scientists, and information scientists.
Career Opportunities in Information Technology
- Information Technology
- Consultant Computer
- Forensic Analyst
- Computer Network
- Architect Information
- Technology Support Specialist
- Web Developer
Related Majors, Minors and Programs
Secondary entry points for prospective students to learn about other programs at South:
- Information Systems
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
Why Study Information Technology at USA?
The School of Computing is a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 531,200 new jobs. The School of Computing has many departmental scholarship opportunities to offer our students. All of our scholarships may be added on top of any general University scholarships. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Academic Plan
Following an academic plan will help you stay on track to graduate in four years.
To see the Information Technology Degree Requirements and Graduation Plan, please click here. Graduation plans provide only a suggested schedule; make sure to meet with your academic advisor to find the actual schedule that is right for you.
For additional degree information, visit the undergraduate bulletin.
For More Information
For more information on majoring in Information Technology, feel free to make an appointment with either Carson Wood, Cassie Beth Gannaway, or Bria Cox (students with less than 30 credit hours). Students with 30 credit hours or more should contact the IT Coordinator Ms. Angela Clark
You can find us on campus at:
Shelby Hall Suite 2101
150 Student Services Drive, Suite 2101
Mobile, Alabama 36688-0002
(251) 460-6390
Website: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/soc/cist/
*The information on this page should be considered general information only. For more specific information on this and other majors, please refer to the USA bulletin or contact the department/College directly.