Information Technology (B.S.) - Data Networking & Security - Resident | Liberty University Course Catalog

Information Technology (B.S.) - Data Networking & Security - Resident | Liberty University Course Catalog
Information Technology (B.S.) - Data Networking & Security - Resident
Catalog 2025-2026
Information Technology (B.S.) - Data Networking & Security - Resident
Important:
This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2025 through summer 2026. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Communication & Information Literacy
ENGL 101
Composition and Rhetoric
Communications Elective
Information Literacy Elective
Information Literacy Elective
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning
UNIV 101
Foundational Skills
Math Elective
MATH 114
or higher
Technology Competency
0-3
Critical Thinking
RLGN 105
Introduction to Biblical Worldview
Critical Thinking Elective
Civic & Global Engagement
EVAN 101
Evangelism and the Christian Life
Cultural Studies Elective
Social & Scientific Inquiry
Natural Science Elective
Social Science Elective
Christianity & Contexts
BIBL 105
Old Testament Survey
BIBL 110
New Testament Survey
THEO 201
Theology Survey I
THEO 202
Theology Survey II
Total Hours
40-43
Refer to the list of approved
general education electives
before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
All students must pass the
Computer Assessment
OR complete applicable INFT course
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of
RLGN 105
and
EVAN 101
waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of
THEO 201
and
THEO 202
waived
Major Requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Major Foundational Courses
BUSI 201
Intermediate Business Computer Applications
BUSI 230
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
BUSI 240
Organizational Behavior and Management
Total Hours
Course may fulfill select
general education requirements
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Major Courses
BUSI 390
Business Common Professional Components
CSIS 100
Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems
CSIS 110
Introduction to Computer Science
CSIS 212
Object-Oriented Programming
CSIS 310
Web Programming
CSIS 312
Advanced Object- Oriented Programming
CSIS 320
IS Hardware and Software
CSIS 325
Database Management Systems
CSIS 330
Business Data Communication Systems
CSIS 340
Studies in Information Security
CSIS 352
System Administration
CSIS 354
Integrative Programming and Technologies
CSIS 375
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CSIS 474
Enterprise Systems and Integration
CSIS 484
Information Technology Capstone
ECON 214
Principles of Macroeconomics
Total Hours
48
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Data Networking and Security Cognate
CSIS 331
Networks
CSIS 335
Network Security
CSIS 341
Information Security Planning
CSIS 343
Cybersecurity
CSIS 430
Advanced Networking and Communication Systems
or
CSIS 499
Internship
Total Hours
15
Course List
Code
Title
Hours
Free Electives
Choose 5-14 credit hours of Free Electives
5-14
Total Hours
5-14
Internship (maximum 6 hours) is strongly recommended
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
120
Total hours
2.0
Overall grade point average
30
Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
Grade of 'C'
Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
25%
Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
30
Hours must be completed through Liberty University
Grad App
Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
CSER
All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
First Semester
Hours
BIBL 105
Old Testament Survey
ENGL 101
Composition and Rhetoric
UNIV 101
Foundational Skills
Social Science Elective
BUSI 240
Technology Competency
0-3
CSIS 100
Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems
CSER
Hours
12-15
Second Semester
BIBL 110
New Testament Survey
RLGN 105
Introduction to Biblical Worldview
Communication Elective
Information Literacy Elective
Math Elective
BUSI 230
CSIS 110
Introduction to Computer Science
CSER
Hours
16
Sophomore Year
Third Semester
THEO 201
Theology Survey I
Critical Thinking Elective
Information Literacy Elective
BUSI 201
Intermediate Business Computer Applications
ECON 214
Principles of Macroeconomics
CSER
Hours
14
Fourth Semester
EVAN 101
Evangelism and the Christian Life
THEO 202
Theology Survey II
Cultural Studies Elective
CSIS 212
Object-Oriented Programming
CSIS 330
Business Data Communication Systems
Elective
CSER
Hours
16
Junior Year
Fifth Semester
CSIS 310
Web Programming
CSIS 312
Advanced Object- Oriented Programming
CSIS 320
IS Hardware and Software
CSIS 325
Database Management Systems
CSIS 331
Networks
CSER
Hours
15
Sixth Semester
CSIS 335
Network Security
CSIS 340
Studies in Information Security
CSIS 341
Information Security Planning
CSIS 352
System Administration
CSIS 354
Integrative Programming and Technologies
CSER
Hours
15
Senior Year
Seventh Semester
BUSI 390
Business Common Professional Components
CSIS 343
Cybersecurity
CSIS 474
Enterprise Systems and Integration
Elective
Elective
Elective
CSER
Hours
17
Eighth Semester
CSIS 375
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
CSIS 430
or
CSIS 499
Advanced Networking and Communication Systems
or Internship
CSIS 484
Information Technology Capstone
Elective
Elective
CSER
Hours
15
Total Hours
120-123
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at
general education electives
before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to
Computer Assessment
for more information.
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