Information 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 Information Technology 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.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At a Glance

 

 

Students can complete their degree in five semesters. Evening and Saturday classes allow students to work while they study.

 

 

The program is for individuals with:

• An associate’s degree; or
• A non-technical bachelor's degree; or
• 60+ credits.

 

Program News

 

 

This is a unique IT program that prepares you to be successful in Information Systems; Technology Management; Cloud Technologies; Python Programming; Network Security; Data Analytics and related fields.

Degree Pathway

You can transfer 60 credits from any regionally accredited institution of higher learning and apply it to your bachelor's degree in Information Technology. The 60 credits must include required general education distribution courses. There are four ways that you can transfer these credits.

* Note: Quantitative Reasoning or higher and a four-credit science class with a lab are required. A software design or programming class
(ITP 100 or higher for NOVA students) is recommended.

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Where You’ll Study

Classes are held at two Virginia locations, including the GW Education Center in Arlington and the GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn.

Study in the Graduate Education Center in Arlington, VA or at the Virginia Science & Technology Center in Ashburn, VAClasses are held at two Virginia locations, including the GW Education Center in Arlington and the GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn.

What You’ll Study

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 Courses

The B.P.S. in Information Technology 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.

Select six courses from the following. Not all core courses are offered each year. Please see the department for course availability.

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 courses currently include:  PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Cloud Technologies PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Agile Methodologies PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Advanced Programming PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Big Data Fundamentals

 

 

Core Courses

Select six courses from the following. Not all core courses are offered each year. Please see the department for course availability.

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 courses currently include:  PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Cloud Technologies PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Agile Methodologies PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Advanced Programming PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Big Data Fundamentals

 

Sample Schedule of Classes

This is an example of course scheduling for students in the IT 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 and Communication in the IT Field I	PSIS 2105: Programming and Computing Foundations I
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM	PSIS 2103: 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 and Communication in the IT Field II	PSIS 2106: Programming and Computing Foundations II
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 PM	PSIS 2104: Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis II

 

Semester 3: Summer
	May - June
Mondays 6:00 - 9:00 PM	PSIS 3122: Ethics in Science and Technology
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 PM	PSIS 4199: Special Topics - Agile Methodologies

 

 

Admissions Information

To be considered for admission to the Information Technology BPS program, you must have earned one of the following from a regionally accredited college/university with a range of courses that satisfies the program's general education distribution requirement: 

• Associate’s degree in science, technology or related fields, or
• Non-technical bachelor's degree, if applying as a second bachelor's degree candidate, or 
• 60 transferrable credit hours

Requirements for Transfer Credits: 

The General Education Distribution Minimum Requirement includes a total of 22 credit hours as follows:

• Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning or higher) or Statistics (3 credit hours)
• Natural or physical science with lab (4 credit hours)
• Arts and humanities (3 credit hours)
• Social and behavioral sciences (6 credit hours)
• Written communication or composition (6 credit hours)
• Students also need 38 credits in electives, for a total of 60 transferrable credit hours
• 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)

Additional Admissions Requirements: 

• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Proof of high school completion (final high school transcript, GED, or copy of high school diploma), unless an associate's or bachelor's degree was earned
• Required application materials
• International students should contact us to discuss additional requirements

Undergraduate Admissions Process

Deadlines

Applicants that have complete applications are eligible to request an application fee waiver by 11:59 p.m. on the Priority Deadline.* To request an application fee waiver, contact your program representative before submitting your application. Fee waiver details. Applications received after the Final Deadline will continue to be processed, space permitting.  

 

Fall Admissions

In-person program

• Fall Priority Deadline: March 1*
• Fall Final Deadline: June 1

 

Spring Admissions

In-person program

• Final Deadline: November 15

 

Summer Admissions

In-person program

• If you are interested in a Summer start, please  contact us for details.

Note for International Students: Applicants must submit their complete applications by the deadlines listed on the International Student Admissions page. These deadlines are at least two months before the deadline for admitted students to submit visa request paperwork.
 

Tuition & 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.

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"The hours and days for when 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, IT Class of 2016
United States Air Force Veteran

 

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Contacts

 

 

 

Cheryl Scott-Mouzon

Assistant Director,
Recruitment & Admissions
(571) 553-0192
clsm@gwu.edu
Schedule a time to chat

 

 

 

Tierney Pitzer

Program Director
tpitzer@gwu.edu