About the Program
The Computer and Information Technology major is part of the Computer and Information Technology program. The Computer and Information Technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology prepares students to design, develop, secure, and manage modern computing systems that power today’s digital enterprises. This interdisciplinary program blends software development, systems analysis, cybersecurity, database design, network engineering, web technologies, user experience design, artificial intelligence fundamentals, and IT project management to produce graduates who can translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
Students begin with foundations in programming, AI, web development, and information systems modeling with UML, and progressively advance into object-oriented development, enterprise architecture, network engineering, database design, cybersecurity principles, and system administration. Human-centered design and user experience coursework ensure graduates understand how technology impacts people, organizations, and society. Leadership and project management coursework prepares students to guide technology initiatives in dynamic business environments.
Through hands-on laboratories, team-based projects, and real-world system development experiences, students gain practical expertise in full-stack development, systems integration, security risk mitigation, and IT project execution. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, ethical decision-making, collaboration, and professional communication.
Graduates are prepared for careers such as software developer, systems analyst, cybersecurity analyst, database developer, IT project manager, web developer, and solutions architect-or for advanced study in computing and information technology disciplines.
Computer and Information Technology Website
Computer and Information Technology Major Change (CODO) Requirements
Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical.
In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program.”
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