Information Technology (BS)
The purpose of the Information Technology program at Sitting Bull College is to provide students with the education and skills needed to succeed in the field of Information Technology and Technology. Our students will acquire knowledge conducive to beginning a life-long career in our ever-changing technological society, developing the skills to adjust to the fast-paced innovative field requiring security and privacy, while continuing to thrive in this evolving world. Students will use the attained critical thinking abilities to provide solutions to problems, implement ideas, and sustain our interconnected society.
Technology is driving businesses and governments today which require employees to have technological knowledge and skills. Individuals own personal computers, tablets, smartphones and home networks, and a wide variety of other computerized devices. Information Technology students at SBC will develop a firm foundation in Information Technology to prepare them for employment. The courses offered at SBC are standardized with the North Dakota University System’s common course numbering system. (Sitting Bull College Bulletin, 2022, P. 157).
The course content emphasizes cybersecurity, data privacy, IT administration, hardware, software, networking, information systems, and electives complimentary to our core coursework. Students will accomplish the life-long skills that will give them the advantage to prosper in our growing society and accomplish their goals.
- The student will demonstrate their understanding of computer information systems and fundamental computer concepts.
- The student will engage in purposeful, ongoing learning activities that improve their knowledge, skills and competence in their personal and professional lives.
- The student will communicate professionally and effectively in a variety of contexts.
- The student will recognize professional responsibilities and make informed and equitable judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- The student will function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PSYC 100 | First Year Learning Experience | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Transitions-Graduation & Beyond | 2 |
| NAS 101 | Ochethi Sakowin Language for Beginners | 3 |
| or NAS 103 | Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History | |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers (Humanities & Social & Behavioral Science) | 3 |
| Humanities or Social & Behavioral Science | ||
| Select two courses from: Arts, English, History, Humanities, Music, Native American Studies, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Human Services, Psychology, and Sociology. | ||
| Health/Physical Education | ||
| Select two one-hour or any one two-hour course. | ||
| Laboratory Science | ||
| Select any two four-hour laboratory science courses. | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| CIS 128 | Microcomputer Hardware I | 3 |
| CIS 129 | Microcomputer Hardware II | 3 |
| CIS 141 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| CIS 164 | Networking Fundamentals I | 4 |
| CIS 165 | Networking Fundamentals II | 4 |
| CIS 167 | Enterprise Networking, Security, & Automation | 4 |
| CIS 169 | Firewalls & Network Security | 3 |
| CIS 185 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
| CIS 212 | Operating Systems Client | 3 |
| CIS 215 | Implementing a Server Environment | 3 |
| CIS 241 | Introduction to Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIS 243 | Incident Response & Disaster Recovery | 3 |
| CSCI 133 | Database Concepts I (SQL) (Computer Information Systems Electives) | 6 |
| Professional Core Requirements | ||
| IT 301 | Information Technology Concepts and Practices | 3 |
| IT 320 | Hardware & Operating System Administraion (Computer Information Systems Electives) | 3 |
| IT 375 | Advanced Firewall Configuration | 3 |
| IT 340 | Network Technology & Architecture Administration | 3 |
| IT 400 | Principles of Project Management in Information Technology | 3 |
| IT 410 | Integrating Lakota Language into Technology | 3 |
| IT 497 | Information Technology Capstone | 4 |
| Computer Information Systems Electives | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| CIS 181 | Creating Web Pages | 3 |
| CIS 220 | Linux Administrator I | 3 |
| CIS 223 | Linux Administrator II | 3 |
| CIS 255 | Cloud Foundations | 3 |
| CIS 261 | Cybersecurity Law & Ethics | 3 |
| CIS 264 | Ethical Hacking & Network Defense | 3 |
| CIS 270 | Cybersecurity Infrastructure Configuration | 3 |
| CIS 271 | Cybersecurity Prevention & Countermeasures | 3 |
| CSCI 122 | Visual Basic | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |