BS Information Technology/Game Development
The Game Development concentration of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program is designed to give students an understanding of the development of computer and mobile two and three dimensional games. Students will gain a solid foundation in game development, while also studying information technology and computer science fundamentals. This program enables students who have an interest in gaming to gain the skills required to work as an independent game developer or on a team as a computer game programmer.
Program Requirements
- Core Courses
- General Education Requirements
Core Courses
CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications
CS116/ CS130 Introduction to Graphic Design/ Introduction to Mobile App Development
CS118 Introduction to Animation Development
CS205 Computer Programming I
CS206 Computer Programming II
CS210 Database Design and Management
CS233 Network Fundamentals
CS234 Website Programming and Development
CS245 Management Application and Information Systems
CS301 Advanced Web Application Development
CS317 2D Game Development
CS318 3D Game Development
CS322 Operating Systems
CS325 Information Security and Privacy
CS443 Systems Analysis and Design
CS450 Senior Seminar
CS460 Computer Science Internship I
CS461 Computer Science Internship II
Total Credits: 54
General Education Requirements
EN101 English I
EN102 English II
IS1051 Common Experience
IS220§ Preparation for Careers and Life After College
MA107 College Algebra or higher
MA225 Applied Discrete Mathematics
Global Awareness Elective
Humanities Elective (3)
Social Science Elective (5)
Science Elective
Free Elective (7)
Total Credits: 66
1 Required of Boston campus students only
§ Required of Boston campus students only; Online students replace with a free elective
Learning Outcomes
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Game Development concentration will have the opportunity to achieve the learning objectives of the BSMIT in addition to the following concentration-specific learning objectives: By the completion of this program, students will be able to:
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Game Development Career Track
With a concentration in Game Development students will be well positioned to obtain a job in the game industry or working as an independent developer.
Examples of post-graduate positions would be:
- Computer Game Programmer
- Independent Game Developer
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Program Snapshot
Online
Credits: 120
Term Length: 8-weeks
Typical Time to Completion*:
20 terms; 3 years, 4 months
On-Campus
Credits: 120
Semester Length: 15-weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years
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Students who have earned 30+ college credits are encouraged to inquire about the Degree Completion Program (DCP).
*Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.