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| The B.S. in Information Technology degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. |
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| George Mason University is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research and Education. |
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Course Credit/Waiver Options
The IST department does not currently give credit for internships or work experience. We can only accept credit from accredited institutions.
Credit/waivers can only be earned for the following courses by the following means:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit or Waiver? | How to Obtain the Credit/Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT 104 | Introduction to Computing | Credit | Pass the CLEP Information Systems Exam – View Details –or– Transfer IT elective credit (denoted as IT – – –) for a comparable course and pass IT 191 – View Details |
| IT 106 | Introduction to IT Problem Solving Using Computer Programming | Credit | Transfer IT elective credit (denoted as IT – – –) for a comparable course and pass IT 196 – View Details |
| IT 212 | Computer Hardware Fundamentals | Waiver | Hold CompTIA A+ Certification (Must provide proof of certification) |
| IT 213 | Multimedia and Web Design | Credit | Transfer IT elective credit (denoted as IT – – –) for a comparable course and pass IT 193 – View Details |
| IT 214 | Database Fundamentals | Credit | Transfer IT elective credit (denoted as IT – – –) for a comparable course and pass IT 194 – View Details |
| IT 341 | Data Communications and Networking Principles | Waiver | Hold CCNA Routing and Switching Certification (Must provide proof of certification) –and– Pass IT 341 final exam with a score of 75% or higher. Contact Dr. Islam for exam details |