Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
Trine University
Key Information
Campus location
Angola, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 36,700 *
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* full-time tuition based on 12-18 credit hours per semester
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Introduction
Work with the technology that drives our lives
From posting on social media to accessing a bank account online — even reading a web page like you’re doing right now — computers, data, and the Internet is an integral part of our lives.
The Bachelor of Science in computer science and information technology degree at Trine University will prepare you for a successful career in this essential, continually growing field.
The experience: Hands-on learning with real-world problems
With courses in network security, digital forensics, and data mining, you will benefit from hands-on learning experiences. Students have participated in cyberdefense competitions and a capstone experience that includes working with a local business to create a solution for a real-world problem. The department is a member of the Microsoft Academic Alliance and a CompTIA Academic Partner.
Curriculum
The degree: Be prepared for multiple fields within CSIT
The Bachelor of Science in computer science and information technology degree is designed to prepare you for a wide range of endeavors in information fields. The CSIT program offers three concentrations:
- Cybersecurity
- Health informatics
- Web development
The mission of the program is to provide a broad-based, sophisticated understanding of information and its technology, preparing you to enter the workforce ready to add immediate benefit to your chosen organization.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science and information technology program curriculum requires the completion of 120 hours of course work including the completion of one of three options as listed below. The average course load is 15 hours based on eight semesters.
General Education Requirements – 42 credit hours
- ENG 133 Technical Communications
- HUM 203 Humanities Seminar
- MA 113 College Algebra
- MA 173 Essential Calculus
- MA 253 Statistics
- PHL 313 Ethics
- PHL 343 Logic
- PSY 113 Principles of Psychology
- SP 203 Effective Speaking
- Social Science Elective (3 credits)
- General Ed Electives (9 credits)
- Science Elective (3 credits)
Program Requirements – 52 credit hours
- BA 123 Business Concepts
- CSIT 101 Introduction to Computer Science and Information Technology
- CSIT 103 Introduction to Information Systems
- CSIT 123 IT Infrastructure Basics
- CSIT 153 Introduction to Operating Systems
- CSIT 163 Using Programming Languages to Solve Problems
- CSIT 223 Network Management
- CSIT 253 Artificial Intelligence and Information
- CSIT 273 Enterprise Architecture
- CSIT 483 Senior Capstone I
- CSIT 493 Senior Capstone II
- INF 263 Data Management
- INF 343 Information Security
- INF 403 Advanced Data Management
- MA 203 Discrete Mathematics for Information Science
- MA 323 Operations Research
- MGT 303 Risk Management
- MGT 383 Principles of Project Management
Concentration Requirements – 18 credit hours
Option A - Cybersecurity
- CSIT 363 Certified Ethical Hacking 1
- CSIT 373 Certified Ethical Hacking II
- CSIT 383 Certified Ethical Hacking III
- CSIT 393 Certified Ethical Hacking IV
- CSIT 403 Applications of Cybersecurity
- CSIT 443 Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts
Option B - Health Informatics
- BIO 2X3 Introduction to Health and Disease
- INF 383 Principles of Health Informatics
- INF 393 Data Visualization
- INF 433 Data Mining and Advanced Data Visualization
- LDR 403 Creativity, Innovation, and Influence
- MGT 363 Organizational Behavior
Option C - Web Development
- COM 343 Web Content Management
- CS 1113 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- CSIT 203 Web Site Design
- CSIT 233 Designing Data Links to Web Applications
- CSIT 243 Mobile Application Development
- CSIT 333 Introduction to E-Commerce Site Development
Additional Requirements – 8 credit hours
Directed Electives: 8 hours
Any college-level courses, including CSIT 311X Internship Experience (1-3 hours), as advised by the department
Program Outcome
The result: Be prepared for a career or graduate school
Graduates of our computer science and information technology program are ready for jobs in the information and technology industry, business, public service, and other professions. Possible job titles include security and performance analyst, web developer, information management specialist, network administrator, business analyst, usability engineer, and database administrator.
CSIT graduates are also prepared for prestigious graduate schools and can pursue a variety of programs, including information and management science, information science, biomedical informatics, information security, information technology, and technical law.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of our Bachelor of Science with a major in computer science and information technology program, your job opportunities are great. Here are a few of the career possibilities available to our students upon graduation:
- Computer Systems Manager
- Database Administrator
- Information Management Specialist
- Network Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Technical Sales Representative
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