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
You can complete your bachelor’s degree in five semesters in our program designed for working professionals with evening and weekend classes.
The program is for individuals with:
- An associate’s degree; or
- A non-technical bachelor's degree; or
- 60+ credits.
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 Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) or 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.
Associate of Science
- Information Technology
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Associate of Applied Science *
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Biotechnology
Bachelor's Degree (non-technical)
Applicants with non-technical bachelor's degrees can apply as second bachelor's degree candidates.
60 Transferable Credits
Transfer 60 credits from any regionally accredited institution. Applicants must meet admissions requirements.
* Note: NOVA students must complete MTH161, ITP100 and a 4-credit science course with a lab.
Where Our Grads Work
Private Sector
- Accenture
- Addrex
- Amazon
- Appian
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- DELL
Private Sector
- Deloitte
- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
- IBM
- Intelligent Decisions
- Kaseman
- L3 Stratis
Private Sector
- Microsoft
- Northrop Grumman
- QuinetiQ North America
- Reingold, Inc.
- SRI International
- The Washington Post
Federal Agencies
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of the Interior
- Department of State
Where You’ll Study
Classes are held at three Virginia locations, including the GW Education Center in Arlington; the GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn; and the Northern Virginia Community College Woodbridge Campus. Note: The Spring 2021 semester is being offered exclusively online for the health and safety of our faculty, staff, and students.
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
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.
PSIS 2101 |
Writing and Communication in the IT Field I |
PSIS 2102 |
Writing and Communication in the IT Field II |
PSIS 2103 |
Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis I |
PSIS 2104 |
Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis II |
PSIS 2105 |
Programming and Computing Foundations I |
PSIS 2106 |
Programming and Computing Foundations II |
PSIS 3122 |
Ethics in Science and Technology |
PSIS 4142 |
Relational Databases and Their Design |
Capstone Project and Senior Thesis I (2 credits) |
Select six courses from the following. Not all core courses are offered each year. Please see the department for course availability.
PSIS 4137 (4 credits) |
Alternative Energy Sources |
PSIS 4138 (4 credits) |
Introduction to Health Information Technology |
PSIS 4141 |
Computer and Telecommunication Networks |
PSIS 4144 |
Information and Network Security |
PSIS 4145 |
Software Systems Development Processes |
PSIS 4152 (4 credits) |
Entrepreneurship and Technology Venture Creation |
PSIS 4161 |
Data Visualization |
PSIS 4195 |
Undergraduate Research
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PSIS 4199 |
Special Topics |
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 |
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September - October |
October - December |
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Mondays |
PSIS 2101: |
PSIS 2105: |
Wednesdays |
PSIS 2103: |
Semester 2: Spring |
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January - February |
February - April |
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Mondays Saturdays |
PSIS 2102: |
PSIS 2106: |
Wednesdays |
PSIS 2104: |
Semester 3: Summer |
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May - June |
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Tuesdays |
PSIS 4152: Entrepreneurship and Technology Venture Creation |
Wednesdays |
PSIS 3122: Ethics in Science and Technology |
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
Additional 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.
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).
The General Education Distribution Minimum Requirement includes a total of 22 credit hours as follows:
- Mathematics (Precalculus 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, some of which should be IT-related, for a total of 60 transferrable credit hours.
**International students should contact the Recruitment Specialist ([email protected]) for additional requirements.
GW has agreements with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and Montgomery College (MC) to accept transfer credits, as applicable, to the Information Technology bachelor's degree program.
* Please note: this program was previously named the Integrated Information, Science & Technology Bachelor's Degree Completion Program. The new name is in effect starting with students admitted for fall 2020.
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: April 1
Spring Admissions
In-person program
- Not offered
Summer Admissions
In-person program
- Not offered
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.
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.
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 Fall 2020-Spring 2021 Terms
Curriculum: 15 courses (typically completed in 2 years) |
60 credits |
Tuition (Fall 2020-Spring 2021 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: $80
Textbooks: $1,800 (approximate)
Matriculation Fee: $200 (one time)
Note: Students admitted to the program are required to have a laptop computer.
GW's Military & Veteran Services provides wide-ranging resources and support to the military community, including GW scholarships and assistance with benefits:
Since Military and Veterans Services was created in 2008, GW has been an annual recipient of the Military Friendly Award and is also annually recognized as a Military Times “Best for Vets” higher education institution.
- Dean's Scholarships are competitively awarded (up to a maximum of $5000 per year) to a limited number of top academic achievers. Program applications must be received no later than February 1st to be considered for the scholarship. (Contact the program representative at [email protected] for details and requirements.)
- 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:
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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
Contacts
Cheryl Scott-Mouzon
Senior Recruitment and Enrollment Specialist
(571) 553-0192
[email protected]
Schedule a time to chat
Joe Garrett
Interim Program Director, Information Technology Program
[email protected]
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Information Sessions
We periodically offer online and in-person information sessions about the Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Completion Program. Contact the program director to learn more about upcoming events.
NOVA Virtual Transfer Fair: 01/27/2021
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Information Technology Online Information Session - 01/28/2021
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
805 21st Street, NW
Suite 301
Washington, D.C. 20052
202-994-2083
[email protected]