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

• Security Analyst
• Information Technology Consultant
• Digital Forensic Analyst
• Network Administrator
• 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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ?

The School of Computing is a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and a
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R). According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to add more than 377,500 openings each year, much faster than the average for all occupations. 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 or Bria Cox (students with less than 30 completed 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: /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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ bulletin or contact the department/College directly.