Chair Ritsa Mallous
Program Advisor Omar Jennings and Stephanie Norman
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology adheres to the state’s common course prerequisites and curriculum framework. Students will be admitted into this program after they have completed an Associate in Science in Networking Systems Technology, Programming and Analysis, or IT Security.
All Bachelor of Applied Science degree seeking students must complete the same basic requirements as traditional baccalaureate students, including 36 hours of General Education and demonstration of foreign language competence. Students are encouraged to consult with the academic advisor when applying for admission.
Getting Started
Santa Fe College expects all students to acquire or have access to the computer hardware and software necessary for the program.
- Complete an SF application for admission or readmission online at www.sfcollege.edu.
- Arrange for official transcripts from high school to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions.
- Arrange for official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended to be sent to the Office of Records and Admissions at least one month prior to the start of the term.
Qualifying for Admission
In order to qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology you must:
- Have a 2.5 overall GPA.
- Have earned a minimum of an Associate in Science in Information Technology (for example: CIT, IT Security, Networking, Programming).
*Degrees and course work must meet SF accreditation standards in order to be applied toward program admission criteria. All students are required to apply for baccalaureate admission through a separate and selective process.
Students completing the B.A.S. in IST-Networking will attain the following learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate understanding of common operating system concepts and associated practices.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic computer network maintenance and support.
- Students will demonstrate an intermediate level of understanding of computer networking.
- Students will demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in foundational security essentials.
- Students will demonstrate team-building skills and professionalism as expected within the realm of networking in a business setting.
Foreign Language Competency and General Education
Individuals who have not completed their foreign language requirement prior to enrolling at SF must complete two semesters of college-level sequential foreign language study before finishing the B.A.S. program. Students may select their General Education classes from any eligible courses within SF’s approved General Education package. The B.A.S. program requires 36 credit hours of General Education in order to meet graduation standards.
Academic Progress Policies
Students in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Networking (B.A.S.-IST) program must meet the following standards of academic progress:
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in upper-division courses. Failure to maintain this standard will initially result in a registration flag. A registration flag suspends the student’s right to register for further upper-division courses without advisor permission. Failure to restore the student’s GPA to a 2.0 will result in removal from the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
- Upper-division course grades below ‘C’ will not count towards degree completion. Any course receiving a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ must be successfully completed within the next two terms, earning a minimum grade of ‘C.’
- Upon receiving a second grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in any upper-division coursework, a registration flag will be placed on the student’s records. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- Students will remain in good standing when earning a grade of ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in less than 20% of upper-division courses attempted/completed. For example, a student enrolled in 15 credit hours (five 3-credit hour courses) is allowed a ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’ in one course. Students exceeding this allowance will receive a registration flag. Furthermore, students exceeding this allowance for two consecutive semesters will be removed from the B.A.S.-IST program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- A grade of XF for academic dishonesty will result in removal from the program. Appeals may be made to the Program Coordinator.
- A minimum of two courses per academic year are required to remain in the program. Students not successfully completing two courses per academic year are considered not actively pursuing a B.A.S.-IST degree and will be removed from the program.
- Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
It is recommended that students meet with an SF Advising at least once a semester. Students are responsible for keeping advisors up to date on any issues that may hinder successful academic progress.
Definitions:
Upper-division: courses numbered in the 3000 and 4000 level categories.
Registration Flag: a student’s right to register for further upper-division courses will be suspended, pending advisor approval.
Appeals: a registration flag or program year removal appeal may be made in writing to the Program Coordinator, indicating sufficient evidence of unusual hardship which proved to be the proximate cause of a failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology - Overview of Credits Required
| A.S. degree transferred credits |
60 credit hours |
| General Education |
36 credit hours |
| ITE A.S. Core |
45 credit hours |
| Professional Core |
21 credit hours |
| Concentration |
18 credit hours |
| Total Required for Program |
120 credit hours |
Exit Requirements
The B.A.S. degree in Information Systems Technology will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the college’s curriculum totaling 120 credit hours. Students must have a 2.0 program of study GPA and a grade of C or better in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.