Academic Catalog 2018-2019

Sep 23, 2023

Academic Catalog 2018-2019 [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 takes a “business requirements” approach and includes areas as diverse as computer programming; database development and administration; software and application design; database design; enterprise architecture using the Zachman Framework; Internet development; and computer information security. The program incorporates both open source and traditional languages and platforms. 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, database development and management, technical support, application design and information securities, as well as other emerging technical fields.

Students choose either an emphasis in networking or an emphasis in database management. Please see below for specifics for each emphasis.

In addition to courses required for the major, all students must complete a selection of General Education courses, listed below.

Classes are taught on-site or online. 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 (39 hours)
CIT Foundation Core (15 hours)
Major Core (36 hours)
Electives (30 hours)

General Education Core (39 credit hours)

Integrative Studies (3 credit hours)

INT 211A - Adult Studies Seminar I (3)

Biblical Studies (6 credit hours)

INT 212A - Adult Studies Seminar II (3) (required)
Choose one of the following Biblical Studies courses:
BIB 110A - Introduction to the Bible (3)
BIB 115A - How We Got the English Bible (3)
BIB 213A - Psalms (3)
BIB 223A - Spiritual Formation (3)
BIB 230A - Interpreting the Bible (3)
BIB 310A - Acts and Pauline Literature (3)
HIS 111A - Old Testament (3)
HUM 114A - New Testament (3)
THE 201A - Introduction to Theology (3)

Communications (9 credit hours)

Written Communication

ENG 102A - English Composition (3) (required)

Additional Written Communication

COM 104A - Effective Business Communication (3) (required)

Oral/Interpersonal Communication (choose one)

History, Behavioral & Social Sciences (9 credit hours)

Choose at least one history and one behavioral/social science course:

Business

Economics

ECO 215A - Economics (3)

History

Political Science

POL 202A - American Political Process (3)

Psychology

Social Science

SOC 202A - Marriage and Family (3)

Humanities (6 credit hours)

Choose courses from 2 different disciplines. PHL 205A is required.

Creative Arts

Foreign Language

Transfer equivalents

Literature

Philosophy

PHL 205A - World Views (3) (required)

Mathematics (3 credit hours)

Choose one Mathematics course.

Natural Science (3 credit hours)

Choose one Science course.

Required Foundations Core for the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Information Technology

CIT Foundations Core (15 credit hours)

ACC 201A - Principles of Accounting I (3)
BUS 101A - Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 300A - Organizational Behavior (3)
MAT 111A - College Algebra (3)
MKT 202A - Principles of Marketing (3)
Some Foundations Core courses may also be used to fulfill General Education Core requirements. A total of 120 credit hours is required for completion of the B.S. degree.

Required Major Courses for the Database Management Emphasis

The Computer Information Technology degree with a Database Emphasis empowers students with a computer skill set relevant to today’s IT field. The program explores the design, development and administration of both standard and unique databases, but also includes computer programming, software and application design, systems analysis and design, and computer information security for a well-rounded IT knowledge base. 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 with this emphasis will find themselves prepared for careers in a variety of potential areas, such as computer programming, web development, database design, management, technical support, application design, and information securities as well as other emerging technical fields.

Major Core (36 credit hours)

Elective Requirements (30 credit hours)

Choose 30 hours of elective credits.

Required Major Courses for the Networking Emphasis

The Networking Emphasis has as its focus “networking as a technical discipline” This emphasis combines networking with programming and databases to provide a holistic approach to computer information technology. The networking emphasis challenges individuals academically and intellectually with hands on experimentation in networking and networking design. This approach equips students to influence the technical world at the network level while being able to converse with software and data engineers to provide robust solutions to complex technical issues.

Major Core (36 credit hours)

Elective Requirements (30 credits)

Choose 30 hours of elective credits.

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

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

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