Computer and Information Technology Comprehensive, B.S.

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Computer and Information Technology

The computer and information technology (CIT) program prepares students for existing and emerging jobs and careers in the application of information systems and technology. Students in this program will learn the most current knowledge, concepts, and tools in a variety of IT areas, and develop an appreciation of the connection between the real life and digital world. The core courses in the CIT major will ensure students have a solid foundation of information system, networking, database, biometrics and information security, software development, and web programming.

Specific Core Curriculum requirement:

MATH 155 - Discrete Structures (3 cr)

Required courses, 36 Hours:

(A C average is required in core coursework)

CIS 100 - Freshman Seminar (1 cr)
CIS 102 - Microcomputer Applications (3 cr)
CIS 104 - Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3 cr)
CIS 211 - Computer Language Concepts (3 cr)
CIT 234 - Introduction to Networking (3 cr) *OR CIS 234
CIS 287 - System Analysis and Design (3 cr)
CIT 332 - Web Programming (3 cr) *OR CIS 332
CIT 385 - Computer System Design (4 cr) **OR CIS 386
CIT 388 - Database Management Systems (4 cr) *OR CIS 388
CIT 419 - Data Communication and Computer Networks (3 cr) * OR CIS 419
CIS 485 - Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (3 cr)
MATH 314 - Statistics (3 cr)

Restricted Electives, 15 Hours:

Complete 15 credits from the following:

CIT 310 - Information Security (3 cr) *OR CIS 310
CIT 361 - E-Commerce (3 cr) *OR CIS 361
CIT 372 - Introduction to Biometrics (3 cr) *OR CIS 372
CIT 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr) *OR CIS 418
CIT 486 - Network Security (4 cr) *OR CIS 486
CIS 334 - Web Programming II (3 cr)
CIS 423 - Server Operation Systems and System Programming (3 cr)
CIS 450 - Web Design Studio (3 cr)
GRDS 200 - Design Process and Form (3 cr)
GRDS 250 - Design for Digital Media (3 cr)

Electives, 15 Hours:

Complete 15 credits of any CIT/CIS coursework 300 or above.

* These CIT courses can be substituted by CIS courses with the same number.

** CIT 385 may be substituted by CIS 386.

Four-Year Course Progression

**Computer and Information Technology (CIT)**
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIS 100	1	Freshman Seminar (FYEX)	1	MATH 155		Discrete Structures	3
CIS 102		Microcomputer Applications	3	CIS 211		Computer Language Concepts	4
CIS 104		Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences	3	CIS/CIT 234		Introduction to Networking	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 102	3
Core Curriculum	1	Life Science (LS)	4	Core Curriculum	1	Life Sciences (LS)	4
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	17

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
MATH 314		Statistics (MA)	3	CIT 385		Computer System Design OR
CIS 287		System Analysis and Design	3	CIS 386		Computer Organization	4
CIS/CIT 332		Web Programming	3	CIT Restricted Elective		Choose CIT restricted course with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	GSPE 210	2	Fitness for Life (WE)	3
Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3
		TOTAL	15	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
						TOTAL	16

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIS/CIT 388		Database Management Systems	4	CIT Restricted Elective		Choose CIT restricted course with advisor	3
CIT Restricted Elective		Choose CIT restricted course with advisor	3	CIT Restricted Elective		Choose CIT restricted course with advisor	3
CIT Restricted Elective		Choose CIT restricted course with advisor	3	Elective		Choose required elective in the major with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
		TOTAL	16			TOTAL	15

FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIS/CIT 419		Data Communication and Computer Networks	3	CIS 485	3	Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP)	3
Elective		Choose required elective in the major with advisor	3	Elective		Choose required elective in the major with advisor	3
Elective		Choose required elective in the major with advisor	3	Elective		Choose required elective in the major with advisor	3
Elective		Elective	2	Elective		Elective	3
Core Curriculum	2	Core Curriculum	3			TOTAL	12
		TOTAL	14
October 12, 2015						DEGREE TOTAL	120

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