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 - Introduction to Networking (3 cr)
CIS 287 - System Analysis and Design (3 cr)
CIT 332 - Web Programming (3 cr)
OR CIS 332 - Web Programming I (3 cr)
CIT 385 - Computer System Design (4 cr)
OR CIS 386 - Computer Organization (4 cr)
CIT 388 - Database Management Systems (4 cr)
OR CIS 388 - Database Management Systems (4 cr)
CIT 419 - Data Communication and Computer Networks (3 cr)
OR CIS 419 - Data Communication and Computer Networks (3 cr)
CIS 485 - Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (3 cr)
MATH 314 - Statistics (3 cr)

Restricted Electives, 18 Hours:

Complete 18 credits from the following:

ACCT 202 - Introductory Accounting II (3 cr)
BADM 312 - Business Law I (3 cr)
BADM 319 - Business Ethics (3 cr)
BADM 340 - Principles of Marketing (3 cr)
BADM 359 - International Business (3 cr)
BADM 407 - Business Strategy and Policy (3 cr)
BADM 415 - Operations and Production Management (3 cr)
DATA 418 - Big Data Analytics (3cr)
ENGR 300 - Introduction to Robotics (3cr)
ENGR 350 - Robotics Seminar (1cr)
ENVS 390 - Geographic Information Systems (4 cr)
ENVS 395 - Advanced GIS (4cr)
FINC 300 - Introduction to Financial Management (3 cr)
MATH 205 - Calculus With Applications (4 cr)
MATH 254 - Discrete Mathematics (3 cr)
MATH 354 - Operations Research (3 cr)

Information technology concentration, 22 Hours:

Complete 22 credits from the following courses:

CIS 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
OR CIT 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
CIS 334 - Web Programming II (3 cr)
CIS 361 - E-Commerce (3 cr)
OR CIT 361 - E-Commerce (3 cr)
CIS 372 - Introduction to Biometrics (3 cr)
OR CIT 372 - Introduction to Biometrics (3 cr)
CIS 396 - Internship in CIS (1-6cr)
CIS 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
OR CIT 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
CIS 423 - Server Operation Systems and System Programming (3 cr)
CIS 486 - Network Security (4 cr)
OR CIT 486 - Network Security (4 cr)
CIS 450 - Web Design Studio (3 cr)
OR CIT 450 - Web Design Studio (3 cr)

Four-Year Course Progression

**Computer and Information Technology, Information Technology (IT) Concentration**
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	CIT 234		Introduction to Networking	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 104	3
Core Curriculum	1	Lab Science (LS)	4	Core Curriculum	1	Lab Science (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	CIS 310		Information Security	3
CIS 287		System Analysis and Design	3	CIS 385		Computer System Design	4
CIS 332		Web Programming	3	BADM 310		Principles of Management	3
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	16

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT 388		Database Management Systems	4	CIT 361		E-Commerce	3
BADM 345		Business Communications	3	CIT 418		Management Information Systems	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD	3	Elective		Elective	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Elective		Elective	3
GSPE 210	2	Fitness for LIfe (WE)	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
CIT 419		Data Communication and Computer Networks	3	CIS 485	3	Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP)	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	2	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3			TOTAL	12
		TOTAL	14
						DEGREE TOTAL	120
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Management Information Systems concentration, 21 Hours:

Specific Core Curriculum Requirement for the MIS Concentration, 3 Hours:

ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3cr)

Concentration requirements, 21 Hours:

ACCT 201 - Introductory Accounting I (3 cr)
BADM 310 - Principles of Management (3 cr)
BADM 345 - Business Communications (3 cr)
CIS 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
OR CIT 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
CIS 361 - E-Commerce (3 cr)
OR CIT 361 - E-Commerce (3 cr)
CIS 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
OR CIT 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
DATA 118 - Data Analytics Introduction (3cr)

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