College of Our Lady of the Elms
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.
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 1001 | CIT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIT 1006 | CIT 106 | Cyber Ethics | 3 |
| CIT 2103 | CIT 213 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIT 2104 | CIT 214 | Networks and Security | 3 |
| CIT 2105 | CIT 215 | Database Design and Management | 3 |
| CIT 2506 | CIT 256 | Web Design | 3 |
| CIT 3109 | CIT 319 | Network Administration | 3 |
| CIT 3200 | CIT 320 | System Administration | 3 |
| CIT 3005 | CIT 305 | A+ Certification: Hardware Maintenance | 3 |
| CIT 3405 | CIT 345 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| 2 CIT/GDS Electives (6 credits) (see "Possible Electives" below) | |||
| CIT 4705 | CIT 475 | Security Capstone | 3 |
| CIT 4802 | CIT 482 | Internship | 3 |
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 2001 | CIT 201 | Technology Through Film | 3 |
| CIT 2100 | CIT 210 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CIT 3102 | CIT 312 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
| CIT 3105 | CIT 315 | Game Design | 3 |
| CIT 3300 | CIT 330 | Mobile App and Web Development | 3 |
| CIT 3405 | CIT 345 | Digital Forensics | 3 |
| CIT 3606 | CIT 366 | Web Programming | 3 |
| GDS 3401 | GDS 341 | 2D Animation | 3 |
| GDS 3406 | GDS 346 | Interface Design | 3 |
| GDS 3900 | GDS 390 | Digital Video | 3 |
This is a general CIT minor with no security concentration. Click here to learn about the Cyber Security minor.
| Course # | Formerly | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 1001 | CIT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIT 1005 | CIT 105 | Cyber Culture (may be switched with CIT 1006 Cyber Ethics) | 3 |
| CIT 1006 | CIT 106 | Cyber Ethics (may be switched with CIT 1005 Cyber Culture) | 3 |
| CIT 1202 | CIT 122 | Concept Design | 3 |
| GDS 1709 | GDS 179 | Introduction to Computer Graphics | 3 |
| CIT 2103 | CIT 213 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CIT 2506 | CIT 256 | 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 |
“Cyber security is one of the most important fields today. If you look online or on TV, the biggest thing they’re going to talk about is making sure your accounts are secure.”
After majoring in CIT, Sirvaughn found a job as a remote support engineer. Working on the front lines of cyber security, he helps companies across the country keep their data safe from hackers. Read more about Sirvaughn’s career in cyber security.