Computer and Information Technology Comprehensive, B.S.

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.

Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Computer and Information Technology

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)
OR DATA 118 - Data Analytics Introduction (3cr)
CIS 104 - Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences (3 cr)
CIS 211 - Computer Language Concepts (3 cr)
CIS 301 - Networking (3cr)
CIS 287 - System Analysis and Design (3 cr)
CIS 332 - Web Programming I (3 cr)
CIS 385 - Computer System Design (4cr)
OR CIS 386 - Computer Organization (4 cr)
CIS 388 - Database Management Systems (4 cr)
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, 15 Hours:

Complete 15 credits from the following:

ACCT 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting I (3cr)
BADM 310 - Principles of Management (3 cr)
BADM 312 - Business Law I (3 cr)
BADM 323 - Human Resources and Business Ethics (3cr)
BADM 340 - Principles of Marketing (3cr)
BADM 359 - International Business (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)
CIS 240 - Introduction to Cyber Security (3cr)
CIS 314 - Advanced Computer Language Concepts (3 cr)
CIS 433 - Microprocessor System Design and Lab (4 cr)
CIS 434 - Cloud Networking (3cr)

Information technology concentration, 18 Hours:

Complete 18 credits from the following courses:

CIS 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
CIS 334 - Web Programming II (3 cr)
CIS 372 - Introduction to Biometrics (3 cr)
CIS 396 - Internship in CIS (1-6cr)
CIS 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
CIS 423 - Server Operation Systems and System Programming (3 cr)
CIS 486 - Network Security (4 cr)
CIS 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 OR		CIS 211		Computer Language Concepts	3
DATA 118		Data Analytics Introduction	3	CIT/CIS 234		Introduction to Networking	3
CIS 104		Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 102	3
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	1	History	3			TOTAL	15
		TOTAL	13

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
MATH 314		Statistics (MA)	3	CIT/CIS 310		Information Security	3
CIS 287		System Analysis and Design	3	CIT 385		Computer System Design OR
CIS/CIT 332		Web Programming	3	CIS 386		Computer Organization	4
Core Curriculum	1	Lab Science (LS)	4	Core Curriculum		Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	1	Lab Science (LS)	4
		TOTAL	16	Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
						TOTAL	17

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
CIT/CIS 388		Database Management Systems	4	CIT/CIS 361		E-Commerce	3
Restricted Elective		Restricted Elective	3	CIT/CIS 372		Introduction to Biometrics	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD	3	CIS 334		Web Programming II	3
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Restricted Elective		Restricted Elective	3
GSPE 210	2	Fitness for LIfe (WE)	3	Elective	2	Elective	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/CIT 485	3	Directed Research in Computer and Information Sciences (WM and CP)	3
CIS 423		Server Operation Systems and System Programming	3	Restricted Elective		Restricted Elective	3
CIT/CIS 486		Network Security	4	CIT/CIS 418		Management Information Systems	3
Restricted Elective		Restricted Elective	3	Restricted Elective		Restricted Elective	3
Restricted Elective		Ristricted Elective	3			TOTAL	12
		TOTAL	16
						DEGREE TOTAL	120
9/17/2019

Management Information Systems concentration, 18 Hours:

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

ECON 205 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3cr)

Concentration requirements, 18 Hours:

BADM 345 - Business Communications (3 cr)
CIS 310 - Information Security (3 cr)
BADM 338 - Business Information Systems (3 cr)
BADM 315 - Quantitative Methods (3 cr)
CIS 418 - Management Information Systems (3 cr)
CIS 302 - Windows Programming (3 cr)

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