Overview

Science and technology are the foundations of our future. The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) is focused on the understanding of fundamental scientific principles and the application of these principles to solving complex problems, using computing technology.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Information Science and Technology (IS&T) develop the skills and the knowledge necessary to analyze information problems and to apply current technology to their solution. The emphasis is to develop problem-solving and communication skills.

The technologies and methods include databases, web and mobile application development, client-server computing, network security, project management, software engineering principles, and quality assurance methodologies. A two-semester capstone project course is required. This course is designed to help students integrate what they have learned in other courses and apply this knowledge in the design and implementation of a software application.

The program is targeted for students who have a strong interest in applying computing technologies to solving problems in business, education, science and government agencies. Our IS&T graduates are also involved in innovative product developments. They hold jobs as consultants, network engineers, business and systems analysts, database administrators, and web and application developers.

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: ST-IST-BA

Distinction in Major

To graduate with distinction in this major, a student must satisfy the following criteria:

• have a minimum 3.50 major GPA
• have a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA

Undergraduate Contact Information

Yu Wang, Chair
Science Education and Research Center, Room 304
215-204-8450

John Fiore, Vice Chair
Science Education and Research Center, Room 304
215-204-8450

Dominic Letarte, Faculty Advisor
Science Education and Research Center, Room 372
215-204-6439
istadvsr@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Information Science and Technology.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2025-2026. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2025 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Bachelor of Arts Requirements

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

1. University Requirements (123 total s.h.)
   • Students must complete all University requirements including those listed below.
   • All undergraduate students must complete at least two writing-intensive courses for a total of at least six credits at Temple as part of their major. The specific writing-intensive course options for this major are:

     Course List

     Code	Title	Credit Hours
     CIS 4296	Information Systems Analysis and Design	4
     CIS 4396	Information Systems Implementation	4

   • Students must complete the General Education (GenEd) requirements.
     • See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for the GenEd curriculum.
     • Students who complete CST majors receive a waiver for 2 Science & Technology (GS) and 1 Quantitative Literacy (GQ) GenEd courses.
   • Students must satisfy general Temple University residency requirements.
2. College Requirements
   • A minimum of 90 total credits within the College of Science & Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
     • A minimum of 45 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above).
     • A minimum of 6 of these credits must be upper-level (courses numbered 2000 and above) CLA credits.
   • Successful completion or waiver from the second level of a foreign language.
   • Complete a one-credit first-year or transfer seminar.
     • SCTC 1001 CST First-Year Seminar for every entering first-year CST student.
     • SCTC 2001 CST Transfer Seminar for every entering transfer CST student.
3. Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts (64 s.h.)
   At least 7 courses required for the major must be completed at Temple. At least 6 CIS courses must be completed at Temple.

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   Computer & Information Science
   CIS 1001	Introduction to Academics in Computer Science	1
   Select one of the following:		4
   CIS 1051	Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
   or CIS 1951	Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python
   CIS 1057	Computer Programming in C
   CIS 1068	Program Design and Abstraction	4
   or CIS 1968	Honors Program Design and Abstraction
   CIS 1166	Mathematical Concepts in Computing I	4
   or CIS 1966	Honors Mathematical Concepts in Computing I
   CIS 2109	Database Management Systems	4
   CIS 2168	Data Structures	4
   CIS 2229	Architecture, Operating Systems and Networking	4
   CIS 3309	Component-Based Software Design	4
   CIS 3329	Network Architectures	4
   CIS 3342	Server-Side Web Application Development	4
   CIS 3344	Client-Side Scripting for the Web	4
   CIS 4296	Information Systems Analysis and Design	4
   CIS 4396	Information Systems Implementation	4
   Mathematics
   MATH 2031	Probability and Statistics	3
   Select one of the following:		4
   MATH 1031	Differential and Integral Calculus
   MATH 1041	Calculus I
   MATH 1941	Honors Calculus I
   Laboratory Science courses
   Two (2) laboratory science courses 1		8
   Total Credit Hours		64

   ¹

   Must select within a Sequence for Laboratory Science A and Laboratory Science B. See the Sequenced Laboratory Science list below for the science options.

Sequenced Information Science and Technology Laboratory Science Requirements

¹

Students can choose to mix-and-match the Chemistry Sequence A and B courses. However, they must take at least 1 course from Chemistry Sequence A and 1 from Chemistry Sequence B. Note: Chemistry courses consist of a three-credit lecture plus a one-credit lab.

²

Students can choose to mix-and-match the Physics Sequence A and B courses. However, they must take at least 1 course from Physics Sequence A and 1 from Physics Sequence B. 

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Arts in Information Science and Technology

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2025-2026 Academic Year