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Integrated Information Science & Technology Bachelor's Degree Completion Program

Living at the height of the Information Age, all professional fields rely on technology in critical ways. It is precisely for this reason that a truly interdisciplinary education—one that combines technology trends, scientific principles and business practices all together—is so valuable.

Our unique IIST Bachelor’s degree completion program is designed to give you not only a comprehensive perspective of the technology industry, but more importantly a major edge as you begin a new career or grow in your current one. You will benefit from GW’s deep connections to nearby Washington, D.C.-based governmental and non-governmental organizations. You will also gain a solid foundation in problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication and computing skills to succeed in a number of fields including Information Systems, Technology Management and Consulting, Network Administration and more.

Program News

At a Glance

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You can complete your bachelor’s degree in five semesters in our program designed for working professionals with evening and weekend classes.

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The program is for individuals with an associate’s degree or 60+ credits.

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This is a unique IT program that prepares you to be successful in Information Systems; Technology Management and Consulting; Network Administration and Network Security; Health IT; or Data Analytics.

Degree Pathway

You can transfer 60 credits from NOVA or any regionally accredited institution of higher learning and apply it to your bachelor's degree in IIST. There are three ways that you can transfer these credits.

Information Technology
Business Administration
Computer Science
Engineering

Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Biotechnology

*Students must complete MTH161, ITP100 and a 4-credit science course with a lab.

These credits are required to include general education distribution.

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Where Our Grads Work

TASC
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
QuinetiQ North America
L3 Stratis
Northrop Grumman
Intelligent Decisions
Kaseman
SRI International

DELL
IBM
The Washington Post
Latisys
Booz Allen Hamilton
OST
Appian
Littler
Sage
Column Technologies

MedImmune
Bode Technology
J. Craig Venter Institute
INOVA
HHMI Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Department of Defense
US Department of Homeland Security
Department of State
USDA

Where You’ll Study

Attend classes evenings and weekends at the Graduate Education Center in Arlington, VA and the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, VA.

What You’ll Study

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The program will provide you with a solid foundation in problem-solving, analytical thinking, writing, communication, and information technology and computing skills that make you competitive for technical employment or advanced degree completion.

Curriculum

Required Foundation Courses

The B.P.S. in IIST 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. This program is designed for individuals who currently hold an associate’s degree or have earned at least 60 credit hours towards their undergraduate degree.

PSIS 2101 (4 credits)	Writing and Communications and Media Relations I
PSIS 2102 (4 credits)	Writing and Communications and Media Relations II
PSIS 2103 (4 credits)	Foundations in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis I
PSIS 2104 (4 credits)	Foundations in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis II
PSIS 2105 (4 credits)	Foundations in Information Technology and Computation I
PSIS 2106 (4 credits)	Foundations in Information Technology and Computation II
PSIS 3122 (4 credits)	Ethics in Science and Technology Policy
PSIS 4142 (4 credits)	Relational Databases and Their Design
PSIS 4152 (4 credits)	Entrepreneurship and Technology Venture Creation
PSIS 4191 & PSIS 4192	Capstone Project and Senior Thesis I (2 credits) and Capstone Project and Senior Thesis II (2 credits)

Core Courses

You must select five of these courses. Not all core courses are offered each year. Please see the department for course availability.

PSIS 4141 (4 credits)	Computer and Telecommunication Networks
PSIS 4144 (4 credits)	Information and Network Security
PSIS 4145 (4 credits)	Software Systems Development Processes
PSIS 4161 (4 credits)	Data Visualization
PSIS 4195 (1-4 credits)	Undergraduate Research
PSIS 4199 (2-4 credits)	Special Topics

Sample Schedule of Classes

This is an example of course scheduling for students in the IIST program for the first of the two years. Individual course schedules may vary and are subject to university course offerings.

Semester 1: Fall
	September - October	October - December
Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM	PSIS 2101: Writing, Communications, & Media Relations I	PSIS 2105: Foundations in Information Technology & Computation I
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM	PSIS 2103: Foundations in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis I

Semester 2: Spring
	January - February	February - April
Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM	PSIS 2102: Writing, Communications, & Media Relations II	PSIS 2106: Foundations in Information Technology & Computation II
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM	PSIS 2104: Foundations in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis II

Semester 2: Spring

January - February

February - April

Mondays
6:00-9:00 PM

Saturdays
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

PSIS 2102:
Writing, Communications, & Media Relations II

PSIS 2106:
Foundations in Information Technology & Computation II

Wednesdays
6:00 - 9:00 PM

PSIS 2104:
Foundations in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis II

Semester 3: Summer
	May - June
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM	PSIS 4152: Entrepreneurship and Technology Venture Creation
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM	PSIS 3122: Ethics and Its Role in Science and Technology Policy

Admissions Information

To be considered for admission to the Integrated Information, Science and Technology BPS program, you must have:

Earned an Associate’s degree in science, technology or related fields from a regionally accredited community college or university, or
Earned at least 60 transferable credit hours of suitable coursework from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70
Proof of high school completion (final high school transcript, GED, or copy of high school diploma), unless an associate's degree was earned
Required application materials.

Note: Acceptable transfer coursework must be successfully completed from a regionally accredited institution and earned with a grade of C or higher (C-, D and F do not transfer).

Undergraduate Admissions Process

Applicants without an Associate's Degree

** Students who apply to the program without an Associate’s degree (but with 60 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited institution of higher education) must have a range of courses that satisfies GW's general education distribution requirement. This requirement includes a total of 22 credit hours in these general education areas:

Precalculus or higher (3 credit hours)
Natural or physical science with lab (4 credit hours)
Humanities (3 credit hours)
Social and behavioral sciences (6 credit hours)
Written communication or composition (6 credit hours)

**International students should contact the Recruitment Specialist ([email protected]) for additional requirements.

Transfer Agreement with Local Community Colleges

GW has agreements with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and Montgomery College (MC) to accept transfer credits, as applicable, to the Integrated Information Science and Technology bachelor's degree program.

GW & NOVA Agreement (PDF) GW & Montgomery College Agreement

Costs & Aid

GW tuition and fees are comparable to the national average for private universities. These costs are set by the GW Board of Trustees and generally increase year to year, variable by program and location.

Costs & Aid

Please use this information as an estimate based on current tuition rates and fee structures. Total tuition and fees will vary according to the courses taken and the timeframe in which you complete your coursework.

Tuition and Fees

Rates Effective Summer 2019-Spring 2020 Terms

Curriculum: 15 courses (typically completed in 2 years)	60 credits
Tuition (Summer 2019-Spring 2020 Term Rates): 60 credits @ $835 per credit hour	$50,100
Registration fees: 5 registration sessions @ $35 each	$175
TOTAL: Tuition + fees over the average completion time	$50,275 (approx.)


Other costs to consider:
Application fee: Textbooks: Matriculation fee (one time):	$80 $1,800 (approx.) $200

Note: Students admitted to the program are required to have a laptop computer.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Dean's Scholarships are competitively awarded (up to a maximum of $5000 per year) to a limited number of top academic achievers. (Contact the program representative at [email protected] for more information.)
Virginia Two-Year Transfer Grant is sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Students who have earned an Associate’s degree at an accredited Virginia two-year institution and meet other eligibility requirements could receive an annual award of up to $2,000.
Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) is sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Designed to assist Virginia residents who attend accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Virginia with awards up to $3,000. For application information, please visit:
- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia VTAG Information
- Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia VTAG Information

Educational Loans:

Thinking about applying for Stafford or alternative education loans? For more information please visit the loan section of the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Veterans Benefits:

Information regarding veterans education benefits may be obtained online from The Office of Military & Veteran Student Services or from Colonial Central, located on the ground floor of the Marvin Center at 800 21st Street, NW, (202) 994-9570. Those students who are veterans requesting benefits must communicate their status to the Veterans Benefits Office at least 30 days prior to course start date in order to obtain an advance payment from the VA.

Deadlines

Fully completed applications submitted on or before the priority deadline will receive an application fee waiver. An application file is considered “complete” when academic transcripts, recommendations, test scores (if applicable), employment verification (if applicable), and the completed online application (including resume and statement of purpose) are received.

Note for International Students: Applicants must have completed applications at least two months before the listed final admissions deadline and accepted international students must submit their visa applications by June 1st for Fall admission. More information.

"The hours and days for when IIST classes were held worked well for me as a working professional. The faculty supported students by setting achievable goals, providing networking opportunities, career guidance and career placement."

Johanna Mitton, IIST Class of 2016
United States Air Force Veteran

Johanna Mitton

Contacts

Cheryl Scott-Mouzon

Cheryl Scott-Mouzon
Senior Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist
(571) 553-0192
[email protected]
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Sara Hooshangi

Dr. Sara Hooshangi
Director and Associate Professor
[email protected]

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Information Sessions

We periodically offer online and in-person information sessions about the Integrated Information Science & Technology Bachelor's Degree Completion Program. Contact the program director to learn more about upcoming events.

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