Information Technology (B.S.)

  • Major, Minor
  • 4-year, On Campus

What You’ll Learn

Students who pursue Information Technology as a major enjoy working with computer hardware, networks, security, and databases. The Information Technology program provides students with a broad foundation in the many areas within the field, and graduates go on to pursue careers as network administrators, computer security specialists, database administrators, and web programmers. Required coursework includes classes in networking, information security, database management, and computer support, along with several programming and scripting courses. A course in computer ethics grounds students in the societal implications of computing, while a required internship course provides them with valuable experience in the field. Elective coursework in cloud computing, computer forensics, and penetration testing allows students to mold the curriculum to suit their personal needs.

Why Study Information Technology at La Salle?

The Information Technology program at La Salle offers small class sizes with personalized attention from professors, a lab-based practical education, and a wide range of classes in programming, databases, and networking to allow students to determine their interests and gain hands-on experiences for successful careers in Computer Science and/or Information Technology. This program also offers a unique fifth year Master’s program option in Cybersecurity. Learn more.

Curriculum, Courses and Requirements

Highlighted Courses

CSIT 422: Information Security

This course covers basic computer security concepts, terminology, and issues, including network security, OS security, Web and Database security and hardening, spoofing, scanning, sniffing, public-key infrastructure, certificates, cryptography, etc.

CSIT 374: Penetration Testing

This course systematically covers the skills in penetration testing: the act of attempting to penetrate a computer system on behalf of the owners of the system for the purpose of discovering security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by a hacker.

Meet the Faculty

Our faculty are experts in their field, prioritizing the success of students and providing a groundwork you to pursue your career of interest.

Career Opportunities

Alumni of the Information Technology program enter careers as:

  • Systems Engineers
  • Infrastructure Software Specialists
  • Support Specialists
  • Cloud Architects
  • Data Scientists
  • IT System Analysts
  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • Data Analysts
  • Database Administrators

Employers of our graduates include Vanguard, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Deloitte, Bank of America, T. Rowe Price, and Capital One.

2024 Community-Driven Research Day (CDRD). Left to right: Adjunct Professor Tesla Dubois, M.S., Chair and Professor Kelly Daily, Ph.D., Associate Professor Caitlin Taylor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Flo Ling, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Nilofar Varzgani, Ph.D., Executive Director Kara Wentworth, Ph.D., Associate Professor Yang Wang, Ph.D., Chair, Management and Associate Professor Meghan Pierce, Ph.D., and Kevin Beideman, ‘26.

The grant will support a community-driven mental health project as part of the 2024 Community-Driven Research Day (CDRD).

The area to the west of Trumark Financial Center has been dramatically renovated, paying homage to the Philadelphia basketball Icon.

Class of 2028

The 600-plus new and transfer students in 2024-25 represent a 23% increase over the previous year.