Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Information Technology (BAAS-IT)

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About the Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences in Information Technology (BAAS-IT) Program

This program provides a flexible, practical route to a bachelor’s degree while preparing students for the expanding fields of IT and information security. With a built-in Information Assurance and Security concentration, hands-on practicum experience, and a senior project, the curriculum emphasizes applied learning with clear workforce relevance. Eligible students may also earn the NSA/DHS Cyber Defense Education Certificate, giving the program an added advantage for those seeking strong preparation for today’s technology and security careers.

Career Opportunities

IT analyst
Information security analyst
Cybersecurity analyst
Systems analyst
Network administrator
Systems administrator
Computer network support specialist
Computer user support specialist
Database administrator

Graduates may pursue these roles across business, healthcare, education, government, and technology services.

Key Distinctions

Backed by the Center for Information Technology and Cybersecurity (CITCS), the department combines career-focused preparation with active faculty research. Students learn from faculty working in high-impact areas such as IT security, privacy-preserving AI, applied cryptography, machine learning, secure software engineering, and cybersecurity. The department includes faculty with more than 100 scholarly publications and researchers who have served as principal investigators or co-principal investigators on NSF-, Google-, and HRSA-supported projects. Small class sizes, hands-on experiential learning, and close faculty mentorship add to the program’s distinctiveness.