Bachelor of Professional Studies with a Major in Information Technology

Program Director J. Garrett (Interim)

The bachelor of professional studies with a major in information technology (IT) program offers a unique educational opportunity for working professionals and community college graduates who wish to complete a bachelor's degree. Through an innovative curriculum that combines science, technology, and business, the program prepares students for the IT industry with strong scientific foundations and hands-on practice.

The IT program can be completed within two academic years (four semesters and one summer session). Students graduate with a firm grounding in problem solving, analytical thinking, written communication, and technical knowledge in information technology and computing. The knowledge acquired in the program is relevant to a number of fields, such as information technology, technology management and consulting, network administration and network security, health IT, and data analytics.

See the program website for additional information.

The BPS in information technology is a degree completion program that requires successful completion of 120 credits, 60 of which must be completed at GW. Up to 60 credits can be transferred from coursework taken at other regionally accredited institutions of higher education. The program is designed for individuals who currently hold an associate’s degree or have earned at least 60 credits towards their undergraduate degree.

Students completing this program will have satisfied GW's university-wide general education requirement, which includes 22 credits in the following areas:

Mathematics or statistics (3 credits)
Natural or physical science with lab (4 credits)
Humanities (3 credits)
Social and behavioral sciences (6 credits)
Written communication or composition (6 credits)

• Dual Bachelor of Professional Studies with a major in information technology and Master of Science in the field of information systems technology