pletion of 23 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements include COS 101, 108, 109; EDU 203; MAT 125 and 321; and one course from COS 250, 310 or 340.
The Information Technology program is designed to enhance fluency with technology by developing students' intellectual capabilities as well as their conceptual knowledge and skills. The program offers two options in an Applied Information Technology Bachelor of Science Degree. Students can select from an option in Web Development or Network Engineering. Graduates will possess knowledge essential to using information technology now and in the future.
This program employs a robust array of educational experiences in the area of Web-based technologies. The curriculum focus is Web development and all the components that encompass Web applications. This program is a true example of higher education catching up with the educational needs of a technologically advanced society. Students graduating from this program will be able to implement emerging information technologies to solve the most complex problems found in various technological environments. This program provides an educationally sound learning path to simplify the seemingly complex components that comprise Web applications, thus allowing students to achieve an expert level of knowledge in applying technology areas such as Web design management, Web content control, Web programming, Web database, multimedia, and networking. Students will appreciate the integration of appropriate levels of both theory and applied curriculum providing the educational experience for virtually every type of student to enjoy academic success. Graduates will possess a comprehensive knowledge of Web development and design. Employment and graduate school opportunities abound for these students. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Applied Information Technology degree with the Web Development Option, students must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 111, 120, 136, 137, 200, 220, 255, 265, 310, 314, 355, 360, 370, 420, 450, 470, 480 and 481 or 497 or 499. In addition to the required CIT courses, students must also complete the support courses: COS 314, 410, and 484. Students must also complete 6 hours of Technical electives, 48 University required Liberal Studies credits, MAT 115, and 6 semester credit hours of free electives. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of CIT 497.
Network Engineering Option Program Description The focus of this program is Web/network engineering and the components that encompass Web/network performance. Students graduating from this program will be capable of managing people, resources, and processes to implement complex Internet Protocol (IP), networks (e.g. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Land Mobile Radio Networks, and Life Safety Networks) found in various technical and non-technical organizations. The program provides an educationally sound learning path to simplify the seemingly complex components that comprise network/Web integration, network/Web operating systems, network/Web security, network/Web systems management (e.g. Standard Network Management Protocol/SNMP), project management, and enterprise change management. The core curriculum will provide a unique combination of interdisciplinary study in network/Web engineering, computer science and business management (e.g. Project management and Change management), which will allow students to achieve an expert level of knowledge and skill to apply converged network technology. Students will appreciate the integration of appropriate levels of theory and applied curriculum to enjoy both academic and career success. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Applied Information Technology degree with the Network Engineering option, students must complete a minimum of 137 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 111, 112, 120, 136, 137, 200, 211, 212, 220, 255, 310, 311, 312, 411, 412, 451, 453, and 481 or 497 or 499. In addition to the required CIT courses, students must also complete 3 hours of Technical electives and the support courses: COS 314, 410, and 484. Students must also complete the 48 University required liberal Studies credits, MAT 115, and 6 semester credit hours of free elective. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of CIT 497.
Industrial Technology offers occupational and technical programs that lead to Associate Applied Science degrees in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or in Computer Electronics Technology. These programs are designed to address: (1) the technical needs of students who seek employment in industrial employment, (2) the in-service needs of technicians who seek to improve their technical knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing technology in industry, and (3) the needs of those who desire personal enrichment or orientation by taking courses in these areas.
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