Information Technology

This major provides students with a real world, hands-on program that bridges the gap between computer scientists and general users. The Information Technology Program is multidisciplinary, and involves the Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science; Electronics and Computer Technology; Management Information Systems; Art; Geology, Geography, and Anthropology; and Communication. Students majoring in information technology will be prepared for entry-level positions in networking, database development and administration, web programming and development, applications development, digital communication, and digital multimedia.

The information technology major requires a core curriculum of 36 hours of course work in computer science, electronics and computer technology, and management information systems. Students also complete a 15-hour specialized track developed in conjunction with a faculty advisor. For  descriptions of the information technology major courses, consult the appropriate department or program sections in this Catalog. 

Students will also have open elective hours that can be used to take additional math or business courses, or to explore courses that are part of another information technology track, or to take advantage of the University’s rich liberal arts opportunities.  Some or all of the elective hours may be used to facilitate the transfer of course work from other majors or institutions. 

Required Courses:

Basic Core (18 semester hours):  MIS 110--3 hrs. or ECT 170--3 hrs. or MIS 276--3 hrs.; CS 151--3 hrs. or MIS 200**--3 hrs.; CS 170--3 hrs.; CS 256--3 hrs.; ECT 172--3 hrs.;  ECT 160-3hrs. or ECT 174--3 hrs.  [Students who articulate to this major or students who have appropriate IT experience will take MIS 276 in place of MIS 110 or ECT 170].

Second Level (18 semester hours):  CS 260--3 hrs.; CS 320--3 hrs. or ECT 272--3 hrs. or MIS 355 3 hrs.; CS 457--3 hrs. or MIS 425**--3 hrs..; CS 467--3 hrs. or ECT 373--3 hrs. or MIS 430--3 hrs.; MIS 301--3 hrs.; ECT 270--3 hrs. or ECT 437--3 hrs or MIS 450**--3hrs.;