All classes are taught in our state-of-the-art computer lab.
You’ll gain skills in programming, database design, cyber security, and more.
Completing a senior capstone portfolio and internship prepares you for a red hot job market — CITS jobs are on track to grow 13% by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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.
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Click to view course requirements for the major in Computer Information and Technology (CIT) (B.A.).
Click to collapse the course requirements for the major in Computer Information and Technology (CIT) (B.A.).
CITS Major Requirements (42 credits)
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
Possible Electives
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
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