Computer Information Technology

Think about the number of computers you see in your everyday life. Not just the one you're at now, but the one at the checkout counter at your favorite store, video game consoles, Tivo and DVRs, and GPS units, to name just a few. We are turning to technology for just about everything, and the need for skilled designers and information technology (IT) professionals is on the rise.

As of 2007, 90 percent of the graduates from Elms' computer information technology program found jobs within six months.

Elms College's computer information technology (CIT) program has two tracks: design, and information technology. They can put you on your way to achieving your professional goals and mastering this ever-changing, ever-growing field.

The design track is intended for students who want to delve into the creative, artistic side of computer technology. We cover a variety of topics, including video games, web ads, photo manipulation, and graphic design.

Our IT track gives you a well-rounded education and covers web and traditional programming, database design, tech support, and networks and security.

Our students are a committed group who feed off of one another's talents and work together in a classroom setting that revolves around practice, not theory. Our faculty lectures on average only about half of the class period; the rest of the time is spent doing hands-on projects with faculty support in our state-of-the-art computer labs.

Recent graduates have gone on to work as creative graphic designers for national corporations and ad agencies, database engineers, help-desk managers, field technicians, assistant webmasters, and programmers.

So the question is, what will you do with a CIT degree from Elms?

Major Requirements (42 credits)

• Five general course requirements (15 credits)
• Six courses (including one capstone) in either design or IT track (18 credits)
• Two CIT elective courses (6 credits)
• A mandatory internship (3 credits)

Minor Requirements (27 credits)

• Five general course requirements (15 credits)
• Three courses (including one 300 level) in either design or IT track (9 credits)
• One CIT elective course (3 credits)

General Course Requirements (15 credits)
CIT 101 Introduction to Computers
CIT 105 Cyber Culture
CIT 122 Concept Design
CIT 179 Introduction to Computer Graphics
CIT 256 Web Design

Design Track
Pre-Approved Art Course
CIT 279 Digital Imagery
CIT 289 Digital Graphic Design
CIT 346 Interface Design
CIT 389 Digital Illustration
CIT 390 Digital Video
CIT 489 Digital Showcase

IT Track
CIT 210 Artificial Intelligence
CIT 213 Introduction to Programming
CIT 214 Networks and Security
CIT 215 Database Design
CIT 315 Computer Game Design
CIT 366 Web Programming
CIT 456 Professional Web Project