The newly redesigned computer information technology & security (CITS) major prepares students for careers as IT professionals. Hands-on coursework provides you with a breadth of knowledge and the skills necessary to become an IT technician, system administrator, network administrator, or cyber security specialist.
Computer security knowledge is becoming essential and in demand in most IT jobs. Recent graduates have gone on to work as technology support or help-desk technicians, webmasters, programmers, database administrators, and network and system administrators.
Our classes include computer programming, network administration, system administration, computer security, database design, web design, and incorporate cutting-edge topics such as mobile web and app development, and digital forensics. An internship and a senior capstone portfolio course give students even more hands-on experience. We also have a popular Cyber Security minor.
All of our classes are taught in our state-of-the-art computer lab with a teaching style that is applied, interactive, and hands-on. Class sizes are small, with 10-17 students per class.
Quick Info
- Hands-on coursework
- Small class size
- Career-oriented curriculum
- Internship
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the Computer Information and Technology (CIT) (B.A.).
CITS Major Requirements (42 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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CIT 1001 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
CIT 1006 | Cyber Ethics | 3 |
CIT 2103 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
CIT 2104 | Networks and Security | 3 |
CIT 2105 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
CIT 2506 | Web Design | 3 |
CIT 3109 | Network Administration | 3 |
CIT 3200 | System Administration | 3 |
CIT 3005 | A+ Certification: Hardware Maintenance | 3 |
CIT 3405 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
2 CIT/GDS Electives (6 credits) (see “Possible Electives” below) | ||
CIT 4705 | Security Capstone | 3 |
CIT 4802 | Internship | 3 |
Possible Electives
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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CIT 2001 | Technology Through Film | 3 |
CIT 2100 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
CIT 3102 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
CIT 3105 | Game Design | 3 |
CIT 3300 | Mobile App and Web Development | 3 |
CIT 3405 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
CIT 3606 | Web Programming | 3 |
GDS 3401 | 2D Animation | 3 |
GDS 3406 | Interface Design | 3 |
GDS 3900 | Digital Video | 3 |
Click to view course requirements for the Computer Information and Technology (CIT) minor.
This is a general CIT minor with no security concentration. Click here to learn about the Cyber Security minor.
CIT Minor Requirements (24 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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CIT 1001 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
CIT 1005 | Cyber Culture (may be switched with CIT 1006 Cyber Ethics) | 3 |
CIT 1006 | Cyber Ethics (may be switched with CIT 1005 Cyber Culture) | 3 |
CIT 1202 | Concept Design | 3 |
GDS 1709 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
CIT 2103 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
CIT 2506 | Web Design | 3 |
1 2000-level (formerly 200-level) or above CIT elective (see “Possible Electives” in the CIT major section above) | 3 | |
1 3000-level (formerly 300-level) or above CIT elective (see “Possible Electives” in the CIT major section above) | 3 |