Program Overview

Introduction to Pace University Programs

Pace University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its various schools and colleges. The following sections provide an overview of the programs offered, including their requirements, concentrations, and course details.

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate programs at Pace University are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in their chosen field. The programs are offered through the following schools and colleges:

• College of Health Professions
• Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
• Lubin School of Business
• Sands College of Performing Arts
• Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
• School of Education
• Professional Education and Special Programs

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems offers a range of undergraduate programs, including:

• Applied Information Technology, AS
• Computer Science Major, BA
• Computer Science Major, BS
• Cybersecurity, BS
• Game Development, BS
• Information Systems Major, BS
• Information Technology Major, BS
• Professional Computer Studies Major, BS
• Professional Technology Studies, BS

Applied Information Technology, AS

The Applied Information Technology, AS program requires a total of 64 credits, including:

• Required Foundation/Core Courses: 13 credits
• General Education: 16 credits
• Major Requirements: 19-20 credits
• Concentration: 12 credits
• Open Electives: 4-5 credits

The program offers several concentrations, including:

• Telecommunications
• Cybersecurity
• Mobile Technologies
• Networking
• Wireless Networking Essentials

Each concentration has a specific plan of study, which is outlined below:

Telecommunications

The Telecommunications concentration requires the following courses:

• AIT 103: Online Seminar (1 credit)
• AIT 107: Computer Applications for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• ENG 120: Critical Writing (4 credits)
• MAT 125: Technical Math 1 (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• AIT 109: Global Telecommunications Essentials (4 credits)
• CIT 221: Global Networking Technology (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• CIT 211: Platform Technologies and Architecture (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• CYB 201: Introduction to Cybersecurity (4 credits)
• AIT 111: AC/DC Electrical Circuits for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• General Elective (4 credits)
• ENG 201: Writing in the Disciplines (3 credits)
• AIT 235: Telecommunications II: Signal Transmissions for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• AIT or CIT or TS Major Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity concentration requires the following courses:

• AIT 103: Online Seminar (1 credit)
• AIT 107: Computer Applications for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• ENG 120: Critical Writing (4 credits)
• MAT 125: Technical Math 1 (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (3 credits)
• AIT 109: Global Telecommunications Essentials (4 credits)
• MAT 117: Elementary Statistics (4 credits)
• CIT 261: Introduction to Coding Using Python (4 credits)
• CIT 211: Platform Technologies and Architecture (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• CYB 201: Introduction to Cybersecurity (4 credits)
• AIT 235: Telecommunications II: Signal Transmissions for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• CIT 221: Global Networking Technology (4 credits)
• CIT 254: Overview of Computer Forensics (3 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• General Elective (2 credits)
• CIT 252: Overview of Network and Internet Security (3 credits)

Mobile Technologies

The Mobile Technologies concentration requires the following courses:

• AIT 103: Online Seminar (1 credit)
• AIT 107: Computer Applications for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• ENG 120: Critical Writing (4 credits)
• MAT 125: Technical Math 1 (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• AIT 109: Global Telecommunications Essentials (4 credits)
• CIT 221: Global Networking Technology (4 credits)
• ENG 201: Writing in the Disciplines (3 credits)
• AIT 235: Telecommunications II: Signal Transmissions for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• AIT 263: Mobile Technology (4 credits)
• AIT 111: AC/DC Electrical Circuits for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• CYB 201: Introduction to Cybersecurity (4 credits)
• AIT or CIT or TS Major Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• General Elective (4 credits)

Networking

The Networking concentration requires the following courses:

• AIT 103: Online Seminar (1 credit)
• AIT 107: Computer Applications for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• ENG 120: Critical Writing (4 credits)
• MAT 125: Technical Math 1 (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• AIT 109: Global Telecommunications Essentials (4 credits)
• CIT 221: Global Networking Technology (4 credits)
• ENG 201: Writing in the Disciplines (3 credits)
• AIT 235: Telecommunications II: Signal Transmissions for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• CIT 211: Platform Technologies and Architecture (4 credits)
• AIT 111: AC/DC Electrical Circuits for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• CYB 201: Introduction to Cybersecurity (4 credits)
• AIT or CIT or TS Major Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• General Elective (4 credits)

Wireless Networking Essentials

The Wireless Networking Essentials concentration requires the following courses:

• AIT 103: Online Seminar (1 credit)
• AIT 107: Computer Applications for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• ENG 120: Critical Writing (4 credits)
• MAT 125: Technical Math 1 (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• AIT 109: Global Telecommunications Essentials (4 credits)
• CIT 221: Global Networking Technology (4 credits)
• ENG 201: Writing in the Disciplines (3 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• CIT 211: Platform Technologies and Architecture (4 credits)
• AIT 111: AC/DC Electrical Circuits for Telecommunications (4 credits)
• CYB 201: Introduction to Cybersecurity (4 credits)
• AIT or CIT or TS Major Elective (4 credits)
• AIT 233: Wireless LANs (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• Arts and Sciences Elective (4 credits)
• General Elective (4 credits)