Academic Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Academic Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Science: Computer Information Technology


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The Computer Information Technology degree empowers students with a computer skill set relevant to today’s IT field. The degree includes areas as diverse as computer programming; database development and administration; software and application design; network systems analysis, design, and management; and computer information security. Students will actively learn how to meet business and communication needs utilizing best computing practices.

In addition to technical mastery, CIT majors will also be equipped with a core business education, all with a Christ-centered perspective enabling them to demonstrate excellence in the workplace and in their lives beyond the classroom. With this technical skill set, CIT majors will find themselves prepared for careers in a variety of potential areas such as computer programming, network design and management, technical support, application design and information securities, as well as other emerging technical fields.

In addition to courses required for the major all students must complete a selection of General Education courses. For a list of Associate of Arts: General Studies  course requirements please see the course list for the Associate of Arts degree.

Classes are taught in seminar format. Selected degree coursework is enhanced with online Internet instruction that provides greater flexibility in completing assignments outside the classroom.

The Computer Information Technology degree requires completion of the following 120 hours:
General Education  Core (45 hours)
CIT Foundation Core (18 hours)
Major Core (36 hours)
Electives (21 hours)

Required Foundations and Major Courses for the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Information Technology


Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Information Technology


The faculty recommends students in the BS in Computer Information Technology to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements:

  1. Completion of a total of 120 credits, including all general education, electives, business foundations core, and major core requirements.
  2. A letter grade of D or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all CCU coursework.
  3. Meet the CCU Residency requirements .
  4. Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
  5. No outstanding financial obligation to the University.

 

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