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Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology

USA

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology will prepare students with practical hands on experience necessary to design, maintain and utilize various computing technologies. Multiple tracks allow for students to specialize in various content areas of interest to them. A major in computer information technology requires between 50 and 56 credit hours of coursework, depending on whether a student places out of selected courses. Students in computer information technology study a core of courses that include basic informatics topics and fundamentals of computer and network administration. Students are required to select a track. There are four tracks available: network and system administration, web and database administration, cybersecurity, and non-specialist. The CIT classes are offered during daytime and in the evening, and in multiple formats (face-to-face, online, and hybrid).

Which department am I in?

College of Informatics

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$21,912.00 per year
Books & Supplies - 850
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive,

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS,

Kentucky,

41099, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have completed secondary school coursework and any appropriate examination (if applicable).

English proficiency required for admission can be satisfied by any one of the following:

An official and satisfactory score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years. The minimum TOEFL scores to be considered for admission are a 500 on the paper-based exam or a 61 on the internet-based (iBT) exam.

Documentation of having satisfactorily completed freshman-level English composition at an American regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. and an overall acceptable GPA. Non-native speakers of English may still be asked to take the TOEFL if it has been several years since taking the English courses or if the student has returned to his or her home country for several years since taking the course.

A satisfactory score on the verbal portion of the ACT or SAT taken within the last two years. The minimum scores to be considered for admission are an ACT of 18 or SAT of 430 (through 3/15/16) or 25 (effective 3/16/16).

An official and satisfactory score from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) taken within the last two years. The minimum IELTS scores to be considered for admission must include a cumulative band of 5.5 and sub-scores in reading and writing of 5.0 or better.

Successful completion of NKUs American English Language Program with at least an 80% in each AELP class.

Priority deadline: For Fall Semester: April 15; Spring Semester: October 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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