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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer and Information Technology, BS
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About the ProgramAs computers find their way into every part of our lives, information technology professionals are needed to keep the systems functioning and the data safe. Your information technology courses and problem-solving skills will prepare you for careers in almost any industry. You’ll learn how to increase efficiencies as you work with computer applications, management information systems, databases, and computer networks. Computer and information technology courses provide students with strong technical skills, a thorough understanding of business needs, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers, and industry leaders. Computer and Information Technology Website
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Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (51 credits)
Computer and Information Technology Required Major Courses (33 credits)
Programming Selective (3 credits)
Information Technology Selectives (15 credits)
- Any other CNIT 30000 level or higher courses, or
- CGT 30000 level or higher courses, or
- EPCS (3 credits) approved by CIT faculty
At least nine credits must be CNIT courses.
Other Departmental /Program Course Requirements (66 credits)
Elective (3 credits)
Any non-remedial course - Credit Hours: 3.00 University Core Requirements
- Human Cultures Humanities
- Human Cultures Behavioral/Social Science
- Information Literacy
- Science #1
- Science #2
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Quantitative Reasoning
For a complete listing of course selectives, visit the Provost’s Website.
Prerequisite Information:
For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.
Fall 4th Year
- CNIT 48000 - Managing Information Technology Projects
- Interdisciplinary Selective 15 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Information Technology Selective 12 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Information Technology Selective 12 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Humanities Foundational Selective 10 - Credit Hours: 3.00 *
Spring 4th Year
- Elective16 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Information Technology Selective 12 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Interdisciplinary Selective15 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Interdisciplinary Selective15 - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Foundational Selective11 - Credit Hours: 3.00
Notes
*Fulfills University Core Students must earn a C- or better in all CNIT courses that are a prerequisite to another CNIT course 120 semester credits listed above are required for the Bachelor of Science degree 2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree 2.0 Graduation GPA in all CNIT courses required for Bachelor of Science degree ANY COURSE TAKEN AT PURDUE CAN BE ATTEMPTED NO MORE THAN THREE TIMES (INCLUSIVE OF W, WF, WN, I, and IF) Co-Curricular Requirements include the following: - Professional IT Experience
- Globalization requirement
Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. A Critical Course is one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.
Disclaimer
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