Program Overview

Information technology is found in every aspect of our lives: the workplace, our homes, the way we communicate, and in much of the entertainment we consume. IT professionals, therefore, are in great demand and highly valued. IT professionals are solution architects, identifying complex problems and creating custom solutions that help users meet their goals. They play an integral role in any modern organization, working on all phases of IT solutions from conception to development, testing, deployment, security, and management. In this information technology degree, you’ll learn to design, implement, and manage complex IT systems.

Students in the computing and information technologies major are characterized by their hands-on approach to technology. They are designers and builders, but primarily they’re enablers. Students approach complex problems and create custom solutions that help users meet their goals. They play an integral role in any modern organization, often working behind the scenes to deploy technology where it’s needed most.

That versatility is the core principle of our major. People are interacting with computers more than ever before. With that comes a need for professionals that have the broad practical skills to facilitate those interactions across a variety of sectors. Not only do computing and information technology students learn to implement complex systems, but they become well versed in their management as well. Every day, more companies are realizing the benefits that IT professionals bring to the table.

Program Educational Objectives
 

The Computing and Information Technologies Program Educational Objectives (PEO) are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies. The Computing and Information Technologies faculty, in conjunction with its constituents, has established the following program educational objectives:

• PEO 1: Graduates of the BS CIT program will remain employed in any IT or related professional positions in both the private and public sectors.
• PEO 2: Graduates of the BS CIT program will demonstrate continued learning in their career through advanced study, advanced degrees, certifications, and similar activities.
• PEO 3: Graduates of the BS CIT program will demonstrate an ability to participate on team-oriented activities and will rise to leadership positions in their organizations.
• PEO 4: Graduates of the BS CIT program will make contributions to the discipline of computer and information technologies through participation in professional organizations, providing training, authoring articles, through scholarship, or similar activities.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s disciplines.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
6. Identify and analyze user needs and to take them into account in the selection, creation, integration, evaluation, and administration of computing-based systems.