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Information Technology and Web Science B.S.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
Rensselaer Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Return to: Programs Completion of the B.S. in Information Technology and Web Science requires a total of 128-130 credit hours, of which 36-38 credits constitute an ITWS Core and 32 credits are devoted to a Focus Track. The remaining credit hours fulfill Rensselaer degree requirements. The ITWS core requirements establish a solid foundation for applying ITWS to any discipline. The Rensselaer requirements ensure the degree’s breadth and its consistency with long-established Rensselaer traditions. The required Focus Track provides an opportunity for in-depth study of an ITWS application area. Focus Track options include arts, computer networking, data science, pre-law, information security, management information systems, medicine, psychological science, web technologies and numerous others. In consultation with a faculty advisor, students may also design their own Focus Track through the selection of courses that match their individual interests. The specific requirements for the B.S. in Information Technology and Web Science are illustrated below. Both a professional and research track are offered for the B.S. in ITWS degree. For the research track, the capstone course is replaced with a two-semester thesis.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
194824
CourseShelf checklist
CK_194824_6b56ad09
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The RPI Experience

0 items

    Math and Science Requirements: (24 credits)

    6 items
    1. Math Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. Physical-Science Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. Life-Science Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. CSCI 1100
      Computer Science I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. CSCI 1200
      Data Structures
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    6. MATH 1010
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Requirements (HASS): (24 credits)

    6 items
    1. HASS Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. HASS Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. HASS Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. HASS Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. ITWS 1220
      IT and Society
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    6. ITWS 2210
      Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Free Elective Requirements: (12 credits)

    3 items
    1. Free Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. Free Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. Free Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    ITWS Core Requirements: (36-38 credits)

    11 items
    1. Students select a technical track based on their chosen Focus Track
      Not resolved to a course
    2. BIOL 4200
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CSCI 2300
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ENGR 2600
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MGMT 2100
      Not resolved to a course
    6. ITWS 4100
      (Professional track) or
      Not resolved to a course
    7. ITWS 4990
      (Research track)
      Not resolved to a course
    8. ITWS 1100
      Introduction to Information Technology and Web Science
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    9. ITWS 2110
      Web Systems Development
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    10. ITWS 4310
      Managing IT Resources
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    11. ITWS 4500
      Advanced Web Systems Development
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    ITWS Technology Elective (one of)

    3 items
    1. CSCI 4380
      Database Systems
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. ITWS 4250
      Database Applications and Systems (DBAS)
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MGMT 4170
      Data Resource Management
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Student-Selected Focus Track: (32 credits)

    8 items
    1. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    6. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    7. Focus Track Course
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    8. Focus Track Capstone Experience
      Not resolved to a course
      4

    Focus Track Information

    23 items
    1. Arts
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Civil/Structural Engineering
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Cognitive Science
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Communication
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Computer Hardware
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Computer Networking
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Computer and System Engineering
      Not resolved to a course
    8. Data Science
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Design, Innovation, & Society
      Not resolved to a course
    10. Economics
      Not resolved to a course
    11. Entrepreneurship
      Not resolved to a course
    12. Finance
      Not resolved to a course
    13. Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
    14. Information Security
      Not resolved to a course
    15. Machine Learning
      Not resolved to a course
    16. Management Information Systems
      Not resolved to a course
    17. Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering
      Not resolved to a course
    18. Medicine
      Not resolved to a course
    19. Psychological Science
      Not resolved to a course
    20. Science and Technology Studies
      Not resolved to a course
    21. Science Informatics
      Not resolved to a course
    22. Special Interest
      Not resolved to a course
    23. Web Technologies
      Not resolved to a course

    Course Schedule

    0 items

      First Year

      0 items

        Fall

        4 items
        1. CSCI 1100
          Computer Science I
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. ITWS 1100
          Introduction to Information Technology and Web Science
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        3. MATH 1010
          Calculus I
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. Focus Track Course
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Spring

        4 items
        1. CSCI 1200
          Data Structures
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. ITWS 1220
          IT and Society
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        3. Math Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. Physical-Science Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Second Year

        0 items

          Fall

          4 items
          1. ITWS 2110
            Web Systems Development
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          2. Technical Track Course #1 (see chart in previous section)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Focus Track Course
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          4. HASS Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          Spring

          5 items
          1. ADMN 1030
            Career Exploration
            Not resolved to a course
            0
          2. ITWS 2210
            Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          3. ITWS 4500
            Advanced Web Systems Development
            Not resolved to a course
            4
          4. Technical Track Course #2 (see chart in previous section)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. HASS Elective
            Not resolved to a course
            4

          Third Year

          0 items

            Fall

            4 items
            1. Focus Track Course
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. Focus Track Course
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. Life Science Elective:
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            4. Free Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Spring

            4 items
            1. ILEA 4400
              The Discovery
              Not resolved to a course
              0
            2. ITWS 4310
              Managing IT Resources
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            3. Technical Track Course #3 (see chart in previous section)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. HASS Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            ITWS Technology Elective (one of)

            3 items
            1. CSCI 4380
              Database Systems
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            2. ITWS 4250
              Database Applications and Systems (DBAS)
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. MGMT 4170
              Data Resource Management
              Not resolved to a course
              4

            Fourth Year

            0 items

              Fall

              5 items
              1. ITWS 4100
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              2. ITWS 4990
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              3. Focus Track Course
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              4. Focus Track Course
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              5. Free Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                4

              Spring

              5 items
              1. ITWS 4990
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. Focus Track Capstone Course/Experience
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              3. Focus Track Course
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              4. HASS Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              5. Free Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                4

              Additional Information

              0 items

                Footnote

                2 items
                1. See HASS elective requirements in the HASS section of this catalog.
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. These courses should be completed by the end of the second year / fourth semester. ADMN 1030 (or equivalent) is recommended as a prerequisite to ILEA 4400 (or equivalent). While both courses may be taken in any semester, the suggested sequence should be followed when possible.
                  Not resolved to a course
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