Support of Option Courses

What are Support of Option courses?

Support of Option selections (12 credits) are meant to help you acquire knowledge of an application domain (i.e., the environment in which you eventually hope to work) and to help you develop supplemental knowledge and competencies related to your option. Areas of focus could include business, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, art, telecommunications, geographic information systems, government, or anywhere else information technology is used.

Am I permitted to use IST or SRA courses to satisfy my Support of Option requirement?

Yes, you may take 12 credits of IST or SRA courses to meet this requirement. It is recommended that you choose courses in consultation with your academic adviser.

What else should I know about Support of Option courses?

• Think about how you can add value to your degree or educational experience. There are many options for you including improving your skills in another language, or completing a minor in an interest area that compliments your IST or SRA coursework.
• Support of Option should NOT be a group of lower level introductory courses.
• As mentioned above, courses taken as part of a minor may be used to meet the Support of Option requirement.
• See your assigned academic adviser for more information.