Information Technology, B.S. (University College)

Plan Code: ITSUC_BS

Program Description

This degree is a broad based technical and theoretical degree that will prepare students to implement and use information technology to realize a variety of goals within and between all types of organizations and businesses (e.g., reliability, accessibility, efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue enhancement). The emphasis is on providing the student with the theoretical frameworks needed to use information technology to solve problems while also providing a set of applied, real-world experiences. Students will acquire a broad set of skills across many areas of information technology, including programming and systems development, networking, databases, project management, and information security. Students will consider how the implementation of information technology in organizations affects social change and the delivery of information to the consumer. Upper-level course selections allow for specific advanced options including but not limited to application development, networking, cybersecurity, and business. Project-oriented, team-based projects that include significant writing and presentation components will be integrated throughout the curriculum.

Application Development Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Scranton, York

This option prepares students for the design and development of complex object-oriented programming and technical skills to succeed in a fast-paced development and operations environment.

Business Applications Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, York

This option prepares students to pursue careers in Information technology solving business organizational problems with an emphasis on the systems processes and business operations integration.

Cybersecurity Option

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, York

This option will provide students with the knowledge and cyber defense skills needed to critically assess and respond to modern information security threats. They will be prepared to protect information infrastructure and data from attacks and unauthorized access.

Networking Option

Available at the following campuses: Abington, DuBois, Mont Alto, Shenango

This option prepares students to pursue careers in the design, development, and support of complex networks and networking infrastructure.

Security and Risk Analysis Option

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Berks, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill

This option prepares students to address the current and emerging security and risk challenges that face individuals, organizations and our nation, over a variety of domains including national/homeland security, emergency and disaster management, law and crime, and enterprise risk management.

Specialized Technology Option

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Berks, Brandywine, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York

This option provides the opportunity for students to pursue an approved information technology interdisciplinary or exploratory program of study.

What is Information Technology?

Information Technology offers both broad organizational problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge in current in-demand technical skills. Using technology to leverage organizational resources and address organizational challenges are at the forefront of the B.S. degree in Information Technology. The program includes required and optional courses in cybersecurity, databases, computer programming, project management, security and risk analysis, networking, web design and development, application development, and systems analysis. This broad base of skills is ideally suited for entry-level positions in all the above content areas.

You Might Like This Program If...

  • You enjoy technology and working with others to build solutions.
  • You want to create high-tech solutions to organizational and societal challenges.
  • You are interested in application development and programming.
  • You are interested in improving computer systems and enhancing their safety for individuals and corporations.
  • You want to leverage current and emerging technologies to improve business processes.

Entrance to Major

To be eligible for entrance to the B.S. in Information Technology major, students must:

Degree Requirements

For the Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, a minimum of 120 credits is required:

Requirement Credits
General Education 45
Electives 1-9
Requirements for the Major 87-93

19-21 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 4-6 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GS courses; 9 credits of GWS courses.

Requirements for the Major

To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

Prescribed Courses
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ETI 461Database Management and Administration3
IST 210Organization of Data3
IST 220Networking and Telecommunications3
IST 230Language, Logic, and Discrete Mathematics3
IST 256Programming for the Web3
IST 260WIntroduction to Systems Analysis and Design3
IST 302IT Project Management3
IST 331Foundations of Human-Centered Design3
IST 440WInformation Sciences and Technology Integration and Problem Solving3
SRA 111Introduction to Security and Risk Analysis Keystone/General Education Course3
SRA 221Overview of Information Security3
Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
ENGL 15Rhetoric and Composition Keystone/General Education Course3
or ENGL 30H Honors Rhetoric and Composition Keystone/General Education Course
ENGL 202CEffective Writing: Technical Writing Keystone/General Education Course3
or ENGL 202D Effective Writing: Business Writing Keystone/General Education Course
ITECH 495Internship 11
or IST 495 Internship
MATH 110Techniques of Calculus I Keystone/General Education Course4
or MATH 140 Calculus With Analytic Geometry I Keystone/General Education Course
Select one of the following. Students planning to complete the Business Applications option are advised to select ECON 102.3
ECON 102
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course
ECON 104
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course
PLSC 1
American Politics: Principles, Processes and Powers Keystone/General Education Course
PLSC 14
International Relations Keystone/General Education Course
PSYCH 100
Introductory Psychology Keystone/General Education Course
SOC 5
Social Problems Keystone/General Education Course
Select one of the following:3
CAS 100A
Effective Speech Keystone/General Education Course
CAS 100B
Effective Speech Keystone/General Education Course
CAS 100C
Effective Speech Keystone/General Education Course
Select one of the following:3
CMPSC 121
Introduction to Programming Techniques
CMPSC 131
Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals
IST 140
Introduction to Application Development
Select one of the following:3
CYBER 100
Computer Systems Literacy
CYBER 100S
Computer Systems Literacy
IST 110
Information, People and Technology Keystone/General Education Course
Select one of the following:4
DS 200
Introduction to Data Sciences
SCM 200
Introduction to Statistics for Business Keystone/General Education Course
STAT 200
Elementary Statistics Keystone/General Education Course
Select one of the following: 23-6
ACCTG 211
Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
ACCTG 201
& ACCTG 202
Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BA 100
Introduction to Business Keystone/General Education Course
ECON 102
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course 3
ECON 104
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy Keystone/General Education Course 3
MGMT 301
Basic Management Concepts
MKTG 301
Principles of Marketing 3
Select one of the following: 23
CYBER 262
Cyber-Defense Studio
IST 226
Networking Essentials
IST 451
Network Security
IST 454
Computer and Cyber Forensics
Select one of the following:3
CMPSC 122
Intermediate Programming
CMPSC 132
Programming and Computation II: Data Structures
IST 242
Intermediate & Object-Oriented Application Development
Requirements for the Option
Select an option18-21
1

ITECH 495 allows students to take the internship in two parts for students who can't obtain the enough hours in one semester to complete the 1 credit hour requirement because of course loads or employer limitations.

2

These courses may not double count with other additional or option requirements.

3

Course does not require a grade of C or better.

Requirements for the Option

Application Development Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Scranton, York

Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, from the following:12
CMPSC 263
Blockchain and Modern Web Development
CMPSC 330
Advanced Programming in C++
ETI 300W
Development and Documentation of Enterprise Web
IST 261
Application Development Design Studio I
IST 311
Object-Oriented Design and Software Applications
or CMPSC 221
 Object Oriented Programming with Web-Based Applications
IST 361
Application Development Design Studio II
IST 411
Distributed-Object Computing
IST 412
The Engineering of Complex Software Systems
IST 413
Usability Engineering
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College approved list.6
Business Applications Option (19-21 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, York

Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better 1
ACCTG 211Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making4-6
or ACCTG 201
& ACCTG 202		 Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Select one from the following:3
FIN 301
Corporation Finance
MGMT 301
Basic Management Concepts
MKTG 301
Principles of Marketing
SCM 301
Supply Chain Management
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6 credits from ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT, including 3 credits at the 400-level.6
Select 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT Business courses from College-approved list.3
Select 3 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College-approved list.3
1

These courses will not double count with major requirements

Cybersecurity Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, York

Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, from the following:12
CYBER 262
Cyber-Defense Studio
IST 451
Network Security
IST 454
Computer and Cyber Forensics
IST 456
Information Security Management
SRA 472
Integration of Privacy and Security
Any 300 or 400 Level CYBER Course
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College-approved list.6
Networking Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Abington, DuBois, Mont Alto, Shenango

Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, from the following:12
CYBER 262
Cyber-Defense Studio
IST 225
PC Hardware Basics
IST 226
Networking Essentials
IST 227
Network Administration
IST 228
Advanced Network Administration
IST 451
Network Security
IST 454
Computer and Cyber Forensics
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College-approved list.6
Security and Risk Analysis Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Berks, Brandywine, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill

Additional Courses
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, from the following:12
IST 432
Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology
IST 452
Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security
IST 456
Information Security Management
SRA 211
Threat of Terrorism and Crime
SRA 231
Decision Theory and Analysis
SRA 311
Risk Analysis in a Security Context
SRA 365
Statistics for Security and Risk Analysis
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College-approved list.6
Specialized Technology Option (18 credits)

Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Berks, Brandywine, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, York

Supporting Courses and Related Areas
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, in consultation with an adviser that follow a coherent theme in information technology.12
Select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College-approved list.6

General Education

Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.

The keystone symbol Keystone/General Education Course appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.

Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

  • Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
  • Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits

Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)

  • Arts (GA): 3 credits
  • Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
  • Humanities (GH): 3 credits
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
  • Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits

Integrative Studies

  • Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits

Exploration

  • GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
  • GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher: 6 credits

University Degree Requirements

First Year Engagement

All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.

Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.

First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.

Cultures Requirement

6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements

  • United States Cultures: 3 credits
  • International Cultures: 3 credits

Writing Across the Curriculum

3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.

Total Minimum Credits

A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.

Quality of Work

Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.

Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition

The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.

Program Learning Objectives

  • Knowledge/Application: Understand and apply the interdisciplinary, theoretical knowledge of the information sciences or security sciences
    • Define and explain the core concepts, principles, processes, and theories within the academic majors of IST and/or SRA
    • Apply the core concepts of the academic majors of IST and/or SRA to real-world problems
  • Problem-Solving: Understand, apply and adapt various problem solving strategies, using appropriate technology and methods
    • Identify information problems and/or opportunities in terms of the human, informational and technology dimensions
    • Analyze issues surrounding the problem and/or opportunity in terms of the human, informational, and technology dimensions; and determine the requirements appropriate to understanding the situation
    • Design systems, architectures, processes, components, or programs to meet desired needs of the human context at varying levels of analysis (e.g., individual, group, organization, society, and/or world)
    • Deploy up-to-date, relevant and appropriate techniques, methodologies, and/or tools necessary for understanding opportunities and constraints and/or the optimal design, implementation and continuance of an information based solution
    • Evaluate the success of systems, architecture, processes, components, or programs intended to meet desired needs of the human context at varying levels of analysis (e.g., individual, group, organization, society, and/or world)
  • Communication (Individual and Team): Communicate and work effectively (both individually and in teams) with a range of perspectives and audiences through a variety of media
    • Participate effectively on teams in order to accomplish a common goal
    • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, formally or informally, through writing and the spoken word
    • Seek out, analyze, and incorporate diverse ideas and broader perspectives represented in the diversity of people
    • Demonstrate respectful and inclusive choices in interacting with customers, peers, supervisors, and/or subordinates with a diversity of identity characteristics (e.g., age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, or veteran status)
  • Professional Responsibilities: Understand professional responsibilities in terms of the ethical, legal, security and social aspects of any given problem and its solution
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, social, legal, ethical, diversity, and security perspectives surrounding a given problem
    • Assess the impact of information, computing and technology on individuals, groups, organizations, society, and the world for the purpose of making informed decisions from a sociological, governmental, legal, and/or security perspective.
  • Lifelong Learning: Commit to the continuous acquisition of relevant knowledge for professional development by self-teaching and/or on-going education and learning
    • Employ information-seeking strategies and self-directed learning in pursuit of current knowledge
    • Enroll and participate in professional development and tutoring opportunities

Academic Advising

The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.

Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.

READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY

Beaver

Richard Lomotey
Assistant Professor, Information Sciences and Technology
100 University Dr.
Monaca, PA 15061
724-773-3814
rkl5137@psu.edu

Brandywine

Martin Yeh
Associate Professor, Information Sciences and Technology
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
610-892-1351
kqy1@psu.edu

DuBois

Jason Long
Assistant Teaching Professor
1 College Place
DuBois, PA 16823
814-372-3000
jel115@psu.edu

Greater Allegheny

Lawrence M. Dupak
Program Coordinator of Information Technology and Lecturer of Information Sciences and Technology
Frable Building, 201D
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9482
lmd347@psu.edu

Hazleton

Fred Aebli
Lecturer, Information Sciences and Technology
120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512
fja100@psu.edu

Lehigh Valley

Jeffrey Stone
Program Coordinator, Associate Professor of IST
2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-285-5000
jas86@psu.edu

Mont Alto

Elizabeth Denlea
Program Coordinator
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA  17237
717-749-6000 ext. 6051
ebd5343@psu.edu

New Kensington

Hal Smith
Associate Professor, Information Sciences and Technology
036 Theater & IST Building
3550 Seventh Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
724-334-6089
hhs10@psu.edu

Schuylkill

Brian Gardner
Lecturer, Information Sciences and Technology
200 University Dr
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-385-6076
bkg113@psu.edu

Scranton

Debra Smarkusky
Associate Professor and Program Co-Coordinator, IST
114B Dawson
120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2593
dls102@psu.edu

Wilkes-Barre

Wei-Fan Chen
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, IST
44 University Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
570-675-9142
weifan@psu.edu

York

Robert D. Bartell
Program Coordinator, Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Sciences and Technology
M.S. Grumbacher Information Sciences and Technology Center, Room 230
1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403
717-771-4119
rdb126@psu.edu

Abington

June Lane
IT Program Chair, Lecturer
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-881-7509
jul62@psu.edu

Altoona

David Barnes
Teaching Professor, Information Sciences and Technology
Penn Building, 212C
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5275
drb21@psu.edu

Berks

Tricia Clark
Assistant Teaching Professor and Program Chair
Gaige 211
Reading, PA 19610
610-396-6349
tkc3@psu.edu

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2025-26 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.

Advanced IT Selection – All Options

As noted in each Suggested Academic Plan below, all options of the Information Technology, B.S. major require students to select 300 or 400 level Advanced IT courses from a College-approved list. Students in the Business Application option must select 3 credits of these Advanced IT courses. Students in all other options must select 6 credits of these Advanced IT courses. The list of Advanced IT courses that all students may choose from includes the following:

IST 402Emerging Issues and Technologies3
IST 413Usability Engineering3
IST 425New Venture Creation3
IST 431The Information Environment3
IST 446An Introduction to Building Computer/Video Games3
IST 454Computer and Cyber Forensics3
IST 456Information Security Management3
MIS 390Foundations of Information Systems3
MIS 404Introduction to ERP and Business Processes3
IST 301Information and Organizations3
IST 420Fundamentals of Systems and Enterprise Integration3
IST 421Advanced Enterprise Integration: Technologies and Applications3
IST 432Legal and Regulatory Environment of Information Science and Technology3
IST 452Legal and Regulatory Environment of Privacy and Security3

Beaver Campus

Application Development Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Beaver Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3General Education Course (GA)3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1SRA 221*3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 262, IST 451, or IST 454*3IST 256*3
IST 210*#3STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4
IST 230*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Business Selection*3General Education Course (GN)3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3General Education Course (GH)3
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 261 (Option 2)*3ETI 461*3
IST 302*3IST 331*3
IST 311 (Option 1)*3IST 411 (Option 3)*3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (GN)3
IST 260W*3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
Advanced IT Selection IST 456*3IST 413 (Option 4)*3
General Education Course (GHW)3Advanced IT Selection IST 432*3
General Education Course (Exploratory)3Elective3
Elective3Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Beaver Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110*# or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4SRA 221*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3General Education Course (GA)3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 262, IST 451, or IST 454*3IST 256*3
IST 210*#3STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4
IST 230*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Business Selection (ACCTG 211)*4General Education Course (GN)3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3General Education Course (GH)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3ETI 461*3
IST 260W*3FIN 301 (Option 3)*3
MKTG 301 (Option 1)*3IST 331*3
MGMT 301 (Option 2)*3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3General Education Course (GN)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
SCM 301 (Option 4)*3Advanced IT Selection 2 (IST 432)*3
Advanced IT Selection 1 IST 456*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (Exploratory)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Beaver Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
SRA 111*†3SRA 221*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GA)3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4
CYBER 262*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3General Education Course (GN)3
Business Selection*3General Education Course (GH)3
 15 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3CYBER 362 (Option 3)*3
IST 260W3ETI 461*3
IST 451 (Option 1)*3IST 331*3
IST 456 (Option 2)*3General Education Course (Inter-Domain)3
General Education Course (Inter-Domain)*3General Education Course (GN)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W3
Advanced IT Selection 1 IST 413*3Advanced IT Selection 2 (IST 432)*3
General Education Course (GHW)3IST 454 (Option 4)*3
General Education Course (Exploratory)3Elective3
Elective3Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Brandywine Campus

Application Development Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Brandywine Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242, CMPSC 122, or CMPSC 132*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3
IST 261 (Option 1)*3Business Selection*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302 or IST 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 311 or IST 311 (Option 2)*3HCDD 331 or IST 331*3
Networking Selection*3HCDD 411 or IST 411 (Option 3)*3
Elective or General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
HCDD 412 or IST 412 (Option 4)*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3General Education Course (GHW)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Brandywine Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242, CMPSC 122, or CMPSC 132*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4ACCTG 211 or 201 and 202 (Option 1)*4-6
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 16-18
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302 or IST 302*3IST 260W*3
Option 2*3HCDD 331 or IST 331*3
Business Selection*4ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
Networking Selection*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
Option 3*3Option 4*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 121-123
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Brandywine Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242, CMPSC 122, or CMPSC 132*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3
STAT 200 (STAT 200 required if pursuing NSA certificate)*‡4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302 or IST 302*3IST 260W*3
CYBER 262 (Option 1)*3HCDD 331 or IST 331*3
CYBER 451 or IST 451 (Networking Selection)*3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 366 (Option 2)*3IST 440W*3
CYBER 456 or IST 456 (Option 3)*3CYBER 454 or IST 454 (Option 4)*3
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Security and Risk Analysis Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Brandywine Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242, CMPSC 122, or CMPSC 132*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4SRA 211 (Option 1)3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302 or IST 302*3IST 260W*3
SRA 231 (Option 2)*3HCDD 331 or IST 331*3
Networking Selection*3Business Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
Advanced IT Selection 2*3IST 440W*3
CYBER 456 or IST 456 (Option 3)*3IST 432 (Option 4)*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Brandywine Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242, CMPSC 122, or CMPSC 132*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302 or IST 302*3IST 260W*3
Networking Selection*3HCDD 331 or IST 331*3
Option 1*3Option 2*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
Advanced IT Selection 2*3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
Option 3*3Option 4*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

DuBois Campus

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at DuBois Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3 
PSU 81IST 220*#3 
IST 140*#3MATH 22 (GQ (Elective 2))3 
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GH)3 
MATH 21 (GQ (Elective 1))3  
 16 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4Business Choice 13 
IST 226 (Networking Selection)*3CYBER 2213 
IST 260W*3General Education Course (GA)3 
IST 256*3General Education Course (GN)3 
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡†3 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ETI 3023Business Choice 33IST 495 (Taken Any Time)1
ETI 4613Elective 33 
Business Choice 23General Education Course (GH)3 
IST 230*3HCDD 331*3 
General Education Course (GN)3STAT 200, SCM 200, or DS 200 (GQ)*‡†4 
 15 16 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
Advanced IT #1 (CYBER 454)3Advanced IT Selection #2 (CYBER 456)3 
ECON 14, 102, or 104 (GS)3Business Choice3 
IST 440W3Business Choice 43 
General Education Course (GA)3General Education Course (GN)3 
General Education Course (GHW)3  
 15 12 
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • As long as two Arts (GA) and two Humanities (GH) are taken across the eight semesters, the particular order in which these courses are taken is not relevant. The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the IST curriculum.

Advising Notes:

Networking Option: Information Technology, B.S. at DuBois Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3 
PSU 81IST 220*#3 
IST 140*#3MATH 22 (GQ) Elective 23 
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3General Education Course (GH)3 
MATH 21 (GQ) Elective 13  
 16 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 225 (Application Focus 1)3IST 227 (Application Focus 2)3 
IST 226 (Networking Selection)*3IST 228 (Application Focus 3)3 
IST 260W*3General Education Course (GA)3 
IST 256*3General Education Course (GN)3 
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡†3 
 15 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ETI 3023CYBER 2213IST 495 (Taken any Time)1
ETI 4613Elective 3 (SRA 211)3 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4General Education Course (GH)3 
IST 230*3HCDD 331*3 
General Education Course (GN)3STAT 200, SCM 200, or DS 200 (GQ)*‡†4 
 16 16 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
Advanced IT #1 (CYBER 454)3CYBER 451 (Application Focus 4)3 
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN)3 
IST 440W3Business Choice3 
ECON 14, 102, or 104 (GS)3Advanced IT Selection #2 (CYBER 456)3 
General Education Course (GA)3  
 15 12 
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Program Notes:

  • As long as two Arts (GA) and two Humanities (GH) are taken across the eight semesters, the particular order in which these courses are taken is not relevant. The course series listed above is only one of many possible ways to move through the IST curriculum.

Advising Notes:

Greater Allegheny Campus

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Greater Allegheny Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3SRA 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4ACCTG 211 (Option 1)*4
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
IST 331*3Option 2*3
Business Selection*4Advanced IT Selection - Business Option*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Greater Allegheny Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 2303 
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3 
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 210*#3IST 256*3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3SRA 2213 
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4Business Selection*4 
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 16 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3IST 260W*3IST 495*1
IST 302*3Option 2*3 
Networking Selection: IST 226 or IST 4543Advanced IT Selection*3 
Option 1*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GHW)*3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 3313ETI 461*3 
Advanced IT Selection 2*3IST 440W*3 
Option 3*3Option 4*3 
Elective3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 Elective2 
 12 14 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a Grade of C or Better
    • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, in consultation with an adviser that follow a coherent theme in information technology.
    • Select 6 credits at the 300 or 400 level in Advanced IT courses from College-approved list.

Hazleton Campus

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Hazleton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4ACCTG 211 (Option 1)*4
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 331*3Option 2*3
Business Selection*4Advanced IT Selection - Business Option*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413, IST 261
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Hazleton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 331*3Option 2*3
Option 1*3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413, IST 261
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Lehigh Valley Campus

Application Development Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Lehigh Valley Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar Course3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 311 (Option 1)*3IST 261 (Option 2)*3
HCDD 331*3IST 411 (Option 3)*3
IST 495*11Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3HCDD 411, HCDD 412, or HCDD 413 (Option 4)*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

One internship (IST 495) course is needed for graduation, but others are encouraged and can be taken at different semesters.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311,HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Lehigh Valley Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar Course3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221*3
STAT 200‡4ACCTG 211 (Option 1)*4
ECON 102 or 104 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 331*3Option 2*3
IST 495*11Advanced IT Selection - Business Option*3
Business Selection*4Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 17 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

One internship (IST 495) course is needed for graduation, but others are encouraged and can be taken at different semesters.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311,HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Lehigh Valley Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4CYBER 262 (Option 1)*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 331*3Option 2*3
IST 495*11Networking Selection*3
Business Selection*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

One internships (IST 495) course is needed for graduation, but others are encouraged and can be taken at different semesters.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311,HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Security and Risk Analysis Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Lehigh Valley Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3CYBER 221*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
HCDD 331*3SRA 231 (Option 2)*3
IST 495*11Networking Selection*3
SRA 211 (Option 1)*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

One internships (IST 495) course is needed for graduation, but others are encouraged and can be taken at different semesters.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311,HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Lehigh Valley Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
General Education Course/First-Year Seminar3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 210*#3IST 256*3
IST 230*3SRA 221*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
IST 331*3Option 2*3
IST 495*11Networking Selection*3
Option 1*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

One internship (IST 495) course is needed for graduation, but others are encouraged and can be taken at different semesters.

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311,HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Mont Alto Campus

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Mont Alto Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)*‡†3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3 
IST 140*#3IST 242*3 
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3 
IST 111S (First-Year Seminar)1IST 210*#3 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4  
 17 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4ACCTG 211 (Option 1)*4 
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
Networking Selection (IST 226)*3Elective13 
 16 16 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
IST 256*3IST 331 or HCDD 331*3IST 495 or ITECH 495*1
IST 260W*3Option 2*3 
IST 302 or ETI 302*3Advanced IT Selection - Business Option*3 
Business Selection*4General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3 
General Education Course3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 16 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3IST 440W*3 
Option 3*3Option 4*3 
Advanced IT Selection*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3 
General Education Course3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 Elective1 
 12 13 
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

IST 250 is a recommended elective course

2

Course offered every-other-year

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Mont Alto Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)*‡†3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3 
IST 140*#3IST 242*3 
General Education Course or Elective13SRA 111*†3 
IST 111S (First-Year Seminar)1IST 210*#3 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4  
 17 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Option 1 (CYBER 262)3 
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
Networking Selection (IST 226)*3Elective13 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
IST 256*3Option 2*3IST 495 or ITECH 495*1
IST 302 or ETI 302*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3 
Business Selection*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
IST 260W*3IST 331 or HCDD 331*3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3IST 440W*3 
Option 3*3Option 4*3 
Advanced IT Selection 2*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 Elective2 
 12 14 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

IST 250 or IST 261 is a recommended elective course (discuss with adviser)

2

Course offered every-other-year

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Networking Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Mont Alto Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)*‡†3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3 
IST 140*#3IST 242*3 
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3 
IST 111S (First-Year Seminar)1IST 210*#3 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4  
 17 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Business Selection*3 
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
Networking Selection (IST 226)*3Elective13 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
IST 225 (Option 1)*3IST 227 (Option 2)*3IST 495 or ITECH 495*1
IST 256*3IST 228 (Option 3)*3 
IST 260W*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3 
IST 302 or ETI 302*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3IST 331 or HCDD 331*3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3IST 440W*3 
Advanced IT Selection 2*3Option 4*3 
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 Elective2 
 12 14 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

IST 250 is a recommended elective course

2

Course offered every-other-year

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Mont Alto Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)*‡†3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3 
IST 140*#3IST 242*3 
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3 
IST 111S (First-Year Seminar)1IST 210*#3 
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4  
 17 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Business Selection*3 
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
Networking Selection (IST 226)*3Elective13 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
IST 256*3Option 2*3IST 495 or ITECH 495*1
IST 302 or ETI 302*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3 
Option 1*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
IST 260W*3IST 331 or HCDD 331*3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3IST 440W*3 
Option 3*3Option 4*3 
Advanced IT Selection 2*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3 
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3 
 Elective2 
 12 14 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

1

IST 250 is a recommended elective course

2

Course offered every-other-year

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Specialized Technology:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least three (3) credits at the 400 level, in consultation with an adviser that follow a coherent theme in information technology

New Kensington Campus

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at New Kensington Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3IST 220*#3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 230*3 
IST 140 (GQ)*#3IST 242*3 
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4General Education Course3 
SRA 111 (GS)*†3General Education Course3 
 16 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 210*#3IST 256 or 260W (offered alternating years)*3 
CAS 100 (GWS)‡3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
ECON 102†3CYBER 221 (formerly SRA 221)*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Option 1 (Recommended: ACCTG 211)3 
General Education Course3General Education Course3 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ETI 302 (formerly IST 302)*3IST 260W or 256 (offered alternating years)*3IST 495*1
HCDD 331 (formerly IST 331)*3Advanced IT Business (Recommended: IST 452)*3 
Networking Selection (Recommended: IST 454)*3Option 3 (Recommended: Other MGMT class)*3 
Business Selection (Recommended: ECON 104)*3General Education Course3 
Option 2 (Recommended: MGMT 301)*3General Education Course3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
Option 4 (Recommended: MGMT 400-Level)*3IST 440W*3 
Advanced IT Selection (IST 402 or IST 497)*3General Education Course3 
ITECH 461*3General Education Course3 
General Education Course3Elective3 
 Elective3 
 12 15 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Cybersecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at New Kensington Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3IST 220*#3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 230*3 
IST 140 (GQ)*#3IST 242*3 
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4General Education Course3 
SRA 111 (GS)*†3General Education Course3 
 16 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 210*#3IST 256 or 260W (offered alternating years)*3 
CAS 100 (GWS)‡3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
ECON 102, 104, or PSYCH 100 (GS)†3CYBER 221 (formerly SRA 221)*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4General Education Course3 
General Education Course3General Education Course3 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ETI 302 (formerly IST 302)*3IST 260W or 256 (offered alternating years)*3IST 495*1
HCDD 331 (formerly IST 331)*3Advanced IT Selection (Recommended: IST 452)*3 
Networking Selection (Recommended: CYBER 454)*3Elective3 
Business Selection*3General Education Course3 
Option 1 (Recommended: CYBER 262)*3General Education Course3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ITECH 461*3General Education Course3 
Option 3 (Recommended: CYBER 451)*3IST 440W*3 
Advanced IT Selection (Recommended: IST 402 or IST 497)*3Option 4 (Recommended: CYBER 456)*3 
Option 2 (Recommended: CYBER 366)*3General Education Course3 
 Elective3 
 12 15 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at New Kensington Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3IST 220*#3 
CYBER 100*#3IST 230*3 
IST 140 (GQ)*#3IST 242*3 
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4General Education Course3 
SRA 111 (GS)*†3General Education Course3 
 16 15 
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
IST 210*#3IST 256 or 260W (offered alternating years)*3 
CAS 100 (GWS)‡3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3 
ECON 102, 104, or PSYCH 100†3CYBER 221 (formerly SRA 221)*3 
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4Business Selection*3 
General Education Course3General Education Course3 
 16 15 
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
ETI 302 (formerly IST 302)*3IST 260W or 256 (offered alternating years)*3IST 495*1
HCDD 331 (formerly IST 331)*3Advanced IT Business (Recommended: IST 452)*3 
Networking Selection (Recommended: IST 454)*3Option 2*3 
Option 1*3General Education Course3 
General Education Course3General Education Course 3 
 15 15 1
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
Option 3*3IST 440W*3 
Advanced IT Selection (IST 402 or IST 497)*3Option 4*3 
ITECH 461*3General Education Course3 
General Education Course3Elective3 
Elective3  
 15 12 
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Schuylkill Campus

Application Development Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Schuylkill Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
First-Year Seminar, IST 111S or PSU 81-2General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3IST 210*#3
IST 230*3IST 256*3
IST 261 (Option 2)*3Business Selection*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HCDD 311 or IST 311 (Option 1)*3HCDD 411 or IST 411 (Option 3)*3
HCDD 331 or IST 331*3IST 260W*3
IST 302*3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3HCDD 413 or IST 413 (Option 4)*3
IST 495*1IST 440W*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120-121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Schuylkill Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
First-Year Seminar, IST 111S or PSU 81-2General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3ACCTG 211 (Option 1)*4
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
IST 230*3IST 210*#3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4IST 256*3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HCDD 331 or IST 331*3IST 260W*3
IST 302*3Option 2*3
Business Selection*4Advanced IT Selection - Business Option*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
IST 495*1Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 121-122
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Schuylkill Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
First-Year Seminar, IST 111S or PSU 81-2General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
CYBER 262 (Option 1)*3IST 210*#3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3IST 256*3
IST 230*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HCDD 331 or IST 331*3IST 260W*3
IST 302*3Option 2*3
Business Selection*3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
IST 495*1Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120-121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Security and Risk Analysis Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Schuylkill Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
First-Year Seminar, IST 111S or PSU 81-2General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3IST 210*#3
IST 230*3IST 256*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4SRA 211 (Option 1)*3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HCDD 331 or IST 331*3IST 260W*3
IST 302*3SRA 231 (Option 2)*3
Business Selection*3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
IST 495*1Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120-121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Schuylkill Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
First-Year Seminar, IST 111S or PSU 81-2General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16-17 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221 or SRA 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3IST 210*#3
IST 230*3IST 256*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4Business Selection*3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HCDD 331 or IST 331*3IST 260W*3
IST 302*3Option 2*3
Option 1*3Networking Selection*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
IST 495*1Option 4*3
Option 3*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120-121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Scranton Campus

Application Development Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Scranton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3IST 256*3
IST 230*3IST 261 (Option 1)*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 331 or HCDD 331*3IST 260W*3
IST 311 or HCDD 311 (Option 2)*3IST 411 or HCDD 411 (Option 3)*3
Networking Selection*3Business Selection*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3General Education Course (GHW)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302 or ETI 302*3IST 440W*3
IST 412 or HCDD 412 (Option 4)*3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Advanced IT Selection 2*3Elective3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Scranton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3IST 256*3
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4ACCTG 211 (Option 1)*4
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302 or ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
IST 331 or HCDD 331*3Option 2*3
Business Selection*4Advanced IT Selection - Business Option*3
Networking Selection*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
Option 3*3Option 4*3
Advanced IT Selection*3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 121
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Scranton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3IST 256*3
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4CYBER 262 (Option 1)*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302 or ETI 302*3IST 260W*3
IST 331 or HCDD 331*3Option 3*3
Option 2*3Business Selection*3
Networking Selection*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GHW)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
Option 4*3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Advanced IT Selection 2*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Scranton Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3
IST 140*# or CMPSC 121 (GQ) #‡ or CMPSC 131*#3IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (IST 111S)1General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3IST 256*3
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4Business Selection*3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302 or ETI 402*3IST 260W*3
IST 331 or HCDD 331*3Option 2*3
Option 1*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Networking Selection*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
Option 3*3ETI 461 or ITECH 461*3
Advanced IT Selection 1*3Option 4*3
Advanced IT Selection 2*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GHW)3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: IST 261, HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413
    • Business Applications:
      • ACCTG 211
      • Select 3 credits from: FIN 301, MGMT 301, MKTG 301, SCM 301
      • Select 6 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: ACCTG, BA, BLAW, EBF, ECON, ENTR, FIN, FINSV, HPA, IB, LER, MIS, MGMT, MKTG, RM, SCM, or STAT
    • Cybersecurity:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: CYBER 262, CYBER 451, CYBER 454, CYBER 456, SRA 472, or any 300 or 400 level CYBER course
    • Security and Risk Analysis:

Shenango Campus

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Shenango Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*#3IST 242*3
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3
PSU 81IST 210*#3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
ACCTG 2114STAT 200 or SCM 200 (GQ)‡†4
ECON 1043ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
CYBER 262*3IST 256*3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
Elective3IST 331*3
IST 451*3CYBER 366*3
General Education Course or Elective3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
Elective3IST 454*3
IST 456 or CYBER 456*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course or Elective3
IST 495*1Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 122
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Shenango Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*#3IST 242*3
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3
PSU 81IST 210*#3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
ACCTG 2114STAT 200 or SCM 200 (GQ)‡†4
ECON 1043ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
CYBER 262*3IST 256*3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
Elective3IST 331*3
IST 451*3CYBER 366*3
General Education Course or Elective3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
Elective3IST 454*3
IST 456 or CYBER 456*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course or Elective3
IST 495*1Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 122
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Networking Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Shenango Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100 or IST 110*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*#3IST 242*3
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3
PSU 81IST 210*#3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
ACCTG 2114STAT 200 or SCM 200 (GQ)‡†4
ECON 1043ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
CYBER 262*3IST 256*3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 331*3
Elective3IST 260W*3
IST 451 or CYBER 451*3General Education Course or Elective3
IST 225 or 226*3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
Elective3IST 454 or CYBER 454*3
IST 456 or CYBER 456*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW) 3General Education Course or Elective3
IST 495*1Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 122
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Shenango Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*#3IST 242*3
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3
PSU 81IST 210*#3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
ACCTG 2114STAT 200 or SCM 200 (GQ)‡†4
ECON 1043ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
Custom Focus Option*3IST 256*3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
Elective3IST 331*3
IST 451 or CYBER 451 (Networking Selection)*3Custom Focus Option*3
General Education Course3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
Elective3Custom Focus Option*3
Custom Focus Option*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course or Elective3
IST 495*1Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 122
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Wilkes-Barre Campus

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at Wilkes-Barre Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 or 30H (GWS)‡3CAS 100 (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡4
IST 140*#3IST 242*3
First-Year Seminar (PSU 8)1SRA 111 (GS)*†3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
STAT 200‡ (GQ) or SCM 200‡ (GQ) or DS 200*4IST 210*#3
ECON 102/ECON 104 or PSYCH 100/SOC 5 or PLSC 1/PLSC 14 (GS)†3IST 230*3
Business Selection*3IST 256*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3SRA 221*3
IST 220*#3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
IST 331*3IST 331 (Option 1)*3
Networking Selection*3Option 2*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 440W*3ETI 461*3
IST 495*1Option 4*3
Advanced IT Selection 2*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Option 3*3Elective2
General Education Course (GHW)3 
Elective3 
 16 11
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

York Campus

Application Development Option: Information Technology, B.S. at York Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
PSU 81IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3ECON 102 (GS)†3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221*3IST 256*3
IST 260W*3IST 230*3
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4MGMT 301*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 451 (Networking Selection)*3Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3
ETI 302*3HCDD 331*3
HCDD 311 (Option Course)*3HCDD 361 (Option Course)*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3HCDD 411 (Option Course)*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3MKTG 301*3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
HCDD 413 (Option Course)*3Elective3
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1Advanced IT Selection: MIS 404*3
Advanced IT Selection: IST 402*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GHW)3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Application Development:
      • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level from: HCDD 261, HCDD 311, HCDD 361, HCDD 411, HCDD 412, HCDD 413

Business Applications Option: Information Technology, B.S. at York Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3ECON 102 (GS)†3
IST 140*#3IST 210*#3
PSU 81IST 220*#3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3IST 242*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
IST 260W*3IST 230*3
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4IST 256*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4MGMT 301*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ACCTG 211 (Option Course)*4HCDD 331*3
CYBER 451 (Networking Selection)*3MKTG 301 (Option Course)*3
ETI 302*3Any Business Course (Option Course)*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)*3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1Elective3
Advanced IT Selection: IST 402*3Advanced IT Selection: MIS 404*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
Any 400-Level Business Course*3Elective1
 13 13
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

CyberSecurity Option: Information Technology, B.S. at York Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 100*#3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3IST 210*#3
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
PSU 81IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3ECON 102 (GS)†3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
IST 260W*3IST 256*3
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4IST 230*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4MGMT 301*3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 262 (Option Course)*3CYBER 366 (Option Course)*3
CYBER 456 (Option Course)*3CYBER 454 (Option Course)*3
ETI 302*3HCDD 331*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 451 (Networking Selection)*3IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Elective3
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1Advanced IT Selection: MIS 404*3
Advanced IT Selection: IST 402*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GHW)3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

Specialized Technology Option: Information Technology, B.S. at York Campus

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡3
IST 110 or CYBER 100*#3IST 210*#3
IST 140*#3IST 220*#3
PSU 81IST 242*3
SRA 111 (GS)*†3ECON 102 (GS)†3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH) or Elective3 
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 221*3ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
MATH 110 (GQ)‡4IST 256*3
STAT 200 (GQ)‡4IST 230*3
Elective or General Education Course (GN/GA/GH)3MGMT 301*3
IST 260W*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
 17 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CYBER 451 (Networking Selection)*3HCDD 331*3
ETI 302*3Option Course (consult with your adviser)*3
Option Course (consult with your adviser)*3Option Course (consult with your adviser)*3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)*3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 495 or ITECH 495*1IST 440W*3
ETI 461*3Elective3
Advanced IT Selection: IST 402*3Advanced IT Selection: MIS 404*3
Option Course (consult with your adviser)*3General Education Course (GN or GA or GH)3
General Education Course (GHW)3Elective2
 13 14
Total Credits 120
*

Course requires a grade of C or better for the major

‡

Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

#

Course is an Entrance to Major requirement

†

Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.

General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.

Advising Notes:

  • Business Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Networking Selection Courses (cannot double count with other Additional or Option requirements):
  • Option Courses:
    • Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits at the 400 level, in consultation with an adviser that follow a coherent theme in information technology.

The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 15 (GWS)‡3CAS 100A (GWS)‡3
CYBER 100*#3IST 220*#3
IST 140*#3IST 242*3
General Education Course or Elective3SRA 111 (GS)*†3
PSU 81IST 210*#3
MATH 110 or 140 (GQ)‡†4 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 230*3SRA 221 or CYBER 221*3
ACCTG 2114STAT 200 or SCM 200 (GQ)‡†4
ECON 1043ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)‡3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
CYBER 262*3IST 256*3
 16 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
IST 302*3IST 260W*3
Elective3IST 331*3
IST 451*3CYBER 366*3
General Education Course or Elective3Advanced IT Selection 1*3
General Education Course or Elective3General Education Course or Elective3
 15 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ETI 461*3IST 440W*3
Elective3IST 454*3
IST 456 or CYBER 456*3Advanced IT Selection 2*3
General Education Course (GHW)3General Education Course or Elective3
IST 495*1Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 122

Career Paths

With a B.S. degree in Information Technology (IT), students will develop an understanding of core information technologies and prepare for the practical application of IT. The combination of a strong technical foundation, well-developed communication and collaborative skills, business core competencies, and specialization in an area of choice produces graduates who are well-qualified to enter the IT workforce in a position that meets their interests and abilities as well as the needs of employers in industries including consulting, business, government, defense, entertainment, and medicine.

Additional information about IT careers can be found at:

Opportunities for Graduate Studies

A baccalaureate degree in Information Technology prepares students to pursue master’s degrees in programs such as information systems or information technology and obtain admission to MBA programs and law schools, among other post-graduate opportunities.

Penn State offers graduate programs related to information technology:

Contact

Beaver

100 University Dr.
Monaca, PA 15061
724-773-3814
rkl5137@psu.edu

https://beaver.psu.edu/academics/majors/it

Brandywine

INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
610-892-1351
kqy1@psu.edu

https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/information-technology

DuBois

1 College Place
DuBois, PA 16823
814-372-3000
jel115@psu.edu

https://dubois.psu.edu/academics/degrees/IT/bachelor

Greater Allegheny

Frable Building, 201D
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9482
lmd347@psu.edu

https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/academics/information-technology

Hazleton

76 University Drive
Hazleton, PA 18202
fja100@psu.edu

https://hazleton.psu.edu/information-technology

Lehigh Valley

2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-285-5000
jas86@psu.edu

https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/academics/degrees/information-sciences-and-technology

Mont Alto

INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA  17237
717-749-6000 ext. 6051
ebd5343@psu.edu

https://montalto.psu.edu/academics/bachelors/information-technology

New Kensington

036 Theater & IST Building
3550 Seventh Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
724-334-6089
hhs10@psu.edu

https://newkensington.psu.edu/4-year-information-technology

Schuylkill

200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-385-6076
bkg113@psu.edu

https://schuylkill.psu.edu/academics/bacc-degrees/information-technology

Scranton

114B Dawson
120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2593
dls102@psu.edu

https://scranton.psu.edu/academics/degrees/bachelors/information-sciences-technology-degree

Wilkes-Barre

44 University Drive
Dallas, PA 18612
570-675-9142
weifan@psu.edu

https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/academics/bachelors/information-technology

York

M.S. Grumbacher Information Sciences and Technology Center, Room 230
1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403
717-771-4119
rdb126@psu.edu

https://www.york.psu.edu/academics/baccalaureate/information-technology

Abington

DIVISION OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
jul62@psu.edu

https://www.abington.psu.edu/academics/majors-at-abington/information-technology

Altoona

DIVISION OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
Penn Building, 212C
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5275
drb21@psu.edu

https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/information-technology

Berks

EBC DIVISION
Gaige Building
Reading, PA 19610
610-396-6349
tkc3@psu.edu

https://berks.psu.edu/academics/baccalaureate-degrees/information-technology