Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology (CIT) is designed for students interested in a professional career that involves solving the informational technology infrastructure needs of companies and organizations. An IT professional is able to understand computer systems and solve the computer-related problems of the people they serve.

Program Description

The Computer Information Technology degree consists of a set of core requirements plus a Domain Emphasis that can be satisfied by completing a minor in a related field of study or 15 units of senior electives related to the computing profession. The program focuses on the technology and service aspects of the industry rather than information content. Graduates of the program will have an applied knowledge of such fields as web programming, system infrastructure, databases, networking, e-business, project management, data center management, security, and information assurance.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

Program Requirements

The B.S. in Computer Information Technology program requires a total of 120 units, including General Education requirements, major core courses, and a Domain Emphasis. To graduate, a student must complete a minimum of 18 residency units from the list of upper division required courses listed below, in addition to all other institutional residency requirements.

Laptop Requirement

All incoming freshmen and transfer students in the Computer Information Technology major are required to have personal and continuous access to a laptop computer when they enter the program. This laptop must meet the minimum requirements of the Computer Science department.

Special Grade Requirements

No grade lower than a "C" will be accepted on transfer from another institution to satisfy the graduation requirements in Computer Information Technology. Where specific grade requirements are not specified, no grade lower than a "C-" will be accepted for courses required in the B.S. CIT program.

Course Requirements

1. Lower Division Required Courses (26-28 units)

• CIT 101/L CIT Fundamentals and Lab (2/1)
• CIT 160/L Internet Technologies and Lab (2/1)
• CIT 210/L Deployment and Management of Operating Systems and Lab (3/1)
• CIT 270/L Integrative Programming and Lab (3/1)
• COMP 110/L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming and Lab (3/1)
• COMP 122/L Computer Architecture and Assembly Language and Lab (3/1)
• COMP 182/L Data Structures and Program Design and Lab (3/1)

2. Lower Division Electives (6-8 units)

a. Math Course (3-5 units)

• MATH 103 Mathematical Methods for Business (3)
• MATH 150A Calculus I (5)
• MATH 255A Calculus for the Life Sciences I (3)

b. Discrete Mathematics Course (3 units)

• CIT 256 Discrete Structures for Information Technology (3)

3. Upper Division Required Courses (33 units)

• CIT 360/L CIT System Management and Lab (2/1)
• CIT 384/L Web Development and Hosting and Lab (2/1)
• CIT 425/L Information and Systems Security and Lab (2/1)
• CIT 480/L CIT System Design and Implementation I and Lab (2/1)
• CIT 481/L CIT System Design and Implementation II and Lab (2/1)
• COMP 485 Human-Computer Interaction (3)
• IS 312 Systems and Technologies for Managers (3)
• IS 431 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
• IS 435 Business Data Networks and Cybersecurity (3)
• IS 441 Database Management Systems (3)
• IS 451 Enterprise Systems and Project Management (3)

4. Domain Emphasis (15-18 units)

To prepare graduates from the B.S. CIT program to work effectively with individuals from cross disciplines and to apply information technology (IT) principles, students in the B.S. CIT program are required to engage in an in-depth study of a subject that uses computing in a substantive way and that emphasizes collaboration and communication with other individuals.

This requirement can be satisfied by completion of one of the following:

1. Completion of an appropriate minor at CSUN (cannot be a minor in Computer Science or Information Systems).
2. Completion of a cohesive set of courses, called the Domain Emphasis Package, determined through consultation with the student's faculty advisor and requiring approval by the department chair prior to enrollment in any course contained in the package.
3. Completion of 15 units of upper division elective courses in Computer Science and/or CIT.

5. General Education (43 units)

Undergraduate students must complete 43 units of General Education as described in this Catalog, including 3 units of coursework meeting the Ethnic Studies (E.S.) requirement.

6. Campus Requirements (6 units)

Undergraduate students must complete 6 units of Campus Requirements as described in this Catalog.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology will be able to:

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