Information Technology, BA
Curriculum for Information Technology
This course of study provides for a broad fundamental education in information technology in conjunction with an in-depth education in a specific concentration. Four concentrations are offered: Cybersecurity, Educational Technology, Networking and Web Technologies.
Program Requirements for Information Technology Major
Required Courses
Cybersecurity Concentration
The cybersecurity concentration is designed to prepare Information Technology majors to pursue cybersecurity careers by mastering the following skills:
- identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in software applications, operating systems and computer networks;
- understand mathematical algorithms behind encryption and decryption techniques used in computing;
- understand the professional and legal implications of topics such as privacy, employee surveillance, compliance, cybercrime and cyber-attacks.
Cybersecurity Concentration Required Courses
3 Credits of any CIT course 2000 level or above
Educational Technology Concentration
The Educational Technologies concentration is intended to satisfy the needs of students pursuing childhood education certification who would like to develop the skills necessary to specialize in educational technologies.
Educational Technology Concentration Required Courses
| CIT 2060 | PRESENTATION MEDIA | 3 |
| CIT 3110 | eLEARNING | 3 |
| CIT 3210 | DISTRIBUTED LEARNING | 3 |
| CIT 3710 | MANAGING TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | 3 |
| CIT 4310 | COLLABORATIVE TECHNOLOGIES & MEDIA | 3 |
| CIT 4510 | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES | 3 |
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| MTH 2050 | MATH FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER I | 3 |
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| MTH 2060 | MATH FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER II | 3 |
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| Elective (2000 level or above) | |
Networking or Web Technologies Concentration
The Networking sequence will satisfy the needs of the student who wishes to become a networking professional. Completion of this curriculum will also assist students to achieve national certification such as Network+ or CNE (Certified Netware Engineer).
Web Technologies: The Web Technologies sequence is intended to prepare students to enter the field of website design and management.
Networking Technology Required courses
Networking/Web
6 Credits of CIT electives (2000 level or above)
Plus 9 credits in selected sequence listed below
Networking sequence
Web Technologies sequence