BSIT · Current · 121 CUs

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Source: WGU Program Guide·v202604·11/20/2025

About This Degree

WGU Catalog 2026-03

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree is designed for students with little or no technical background or experience who want to start a career in IT or transition into the field from another career. The program begins with an overview of IT functions, information systems, and technology infrastructure across different industries and organizations, then focuses on key areas such as project management, networking, programming, data management, IT management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and agile methodologies. Reflecting the realities of a world where security, Cloud, AI, and emerging technologies are integral to productivity, the program equips graduates with a broad base of competitive, adaptable skills, preparing them to effectively harness these technologies and thrive in the future of work.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Degree History

First offered2017-01StatusCurrentCUs (latest)121(was 110)

College name history

College of Information Technology→School of Technology

Program Learning Outcomes

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.

•The graduate communicates technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary team.
•The graduate applies core information technology to support organizational functions.
•The graduate solves complex technology problems using innovative and emerging solutions and technologies.

Industry Certifications

This program includes coursework aligned with:

CompTIA A+via IT Applications, IT Foundations
AWS Certifiedvia Cloud Foundations
CompTIA Network+via Networks
CompTIA Project+via Business of IT - Project Management
CompTIA Security+via Network and Security - Applications
CompTIA Cloud+via Cloud Applications

Cert alignment is informational — preparation depends on individual coursework and study.

Areas of Study

12 groups · 35 courses

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Course Roster (35 courses)

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Term 1

Code	Title	CUs
E004	Introduction to IT	3
E005	Business Productivity Software	3
D246	Influential Communication through Visual Design and Storytelling	3
C458	Health, Fitness, and Wellness	4

Term 2

Code	Title	CUs
D773	Technology and Ethics: Emerging Trends and Society	3
D265	Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence	3
D336	Business of IT - Applications	4
D270	Composition: Successful Self-Expression	3

Term 3

Code	Title	CUs
D459	Introduction to Systems Thinking and Applications	3
D324	Business of IT - Project Management	4
C955	Applied Probability and Statistics	3
D685	Practical Applications of Prompt	2

Term 4

Code	Title	CUs
D281	Linux Foundations	3
D316	IT Foundations	4
C963	American Politics and the US Constitution	3
E006	Digital Transformation in the Enterprise	2

Term 5

Code	Title	CUs
D388	Fundamentals of Spreadsheets and Data Presentations	3
E007	Agile Methodology	3
D317	IT Applications	4
E008	Technology Management	3

Term 6

Code	Title	CUs
E009	Web Design Fundamentals	3
D315	Network and Security - Foundations	3
C957	Applied Algebra	3
D318	Cloud Applications	3

Term 7

Code	Title	CUs
D426	Data Management - Foundations	3
D325	Networks	4
D339	Technical Communication	3
C683	Natural Science Lab	2

Term 8

Code	Title	CUs
D198	Global Arts and Humanities	3
D329	Network and Security - Applications	4
E010	Foundations of Programming (Python)	3
D822	Technology Governance	3

Term 9

Code	Title	CUs
D427	Data Management - Applications	4
D522	Python for IT Automation	3
D282	Cloud Foundations	3

Total: 110 CUs across 35 courses. Degree total per catalog: 121 CUs.

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