Computer Information Technology (CIT) in its broadest sense encompasses all aspects of computing technology. CIT, as an academic discipline, focuses on meeting the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies. The aim is to provide CIT major graduates with the skills and knowledge to take on appropriate professional positions upon graduation and to grow into leadership positions or pursue research or graduate studies in the field.

Your Future Opportunities

Obtaining a major in Computer Information Technology prepares students for a variety of career opportunities.

Careers in this field

  • Computer and Information Research Scientists
  • Computer Hardware Engineers
  • Computer Support Specialists
  • Computer Systems Analysts

Department of Computer Information Science

The Computer Information Technology program is part of the Department of Computer Information Science.

 

Computer Information Technology, Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology prepares students within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies.

Computer Information Science, Minor

The minor in Computer Information Science (CIS) is an introduction to the field and is designed specifically for students from other departments with an interest.

Computer Technology, Minor

The minor in Computer Technology Minor is an introduction to the field and is designed specifically for students from other departments with an interest.

Database Technologies, Minor

The minor in Database Technology is an introduction to the field and is designed specifically for students from other departments with an interest.

International Technology, Minor

The minor in International Technology is an introduction to the field and can be taken to compliment the B.S. in Computer Information Technology.

Networking and Information Security, Minor

The minor in Networking and Information Security is an introduction to the field and is designed specifically for students from other departments with an interest.

Software Development, Minor

The minor in Software Development is an introduction to the field and is designed specifically for students from other departments with an interest.

Database Technologies, Certificate

The Database Technologies undergraduate certificate provides students with the necessary knowledge to apply information technology principles and theory so they are able to address real world business and organizational challenges and opportunities.

Information Security, Certificate

The Information Security certificate provides students with the necessary knowledge in information security principles and practices and an understanding of how information security functions in an organization from both business and technology aspects.

Networking Technologies, Certificate

The Networking Technologies certificate provides students with the necessary knowledge in networking principles, administration, programming, security issues and practices so that they are able to apply them in real world organizational challenges and opportunities.

Software Development, Certificate

The software development certificate provides the students with an understanding of the successful delivery of software projects that support organizational goals.

Computer Information Technology Faculty & Staff

Meet our Faculty and Staff of the Computer Information Technology Department and learn more about their expertise.