Information Technology Bulletin

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Why Information Technology?

We are in the information age, with uses of computers and the internet abounding in all areas of human activity. There are huge demands for information technology workers but the supply of technically competent professionals in the United States is not meeting the demand. The new information technology (IT) BS program at CMU is aimed to produce graduates who will meet that demand.

The IT major fills the gap between computer and scientists and general users and information systems. Students with a BS in IT will understand the fundamental concepts of information processing and the relationship between the underlying technology and end user applications. Equipped with this knowledge, they will be able to solve many computer and information related problems that are beyond the scope of general users. They will learn a systematic approach to the design of information and technology solutions to contemporary problems; be able to develop skills for system analysis; design and develop interactive, multimedia based information applications; have a strategic and technical understanding of networks and communications systems; can apply cognitive and organizational methods to the design of information technology applications.

IT Major (51-52 credit hours)

IT Core (24 hours)

Programming sequence (9 hours)

EITHER

  • CPS 110 (3) Technology Programming I
  • ITC 111 (3) Technology Programming II
  • CPS 280 (3) Alternative Programming Languages

OR

  • CPS 180 (3) Principles of Comp Programming
  • CPS 181 (3) Introduction to Data Structures
  • CPS 280 (3) Alternative Programming Languages

Other core courses (15 hours)

  • ITC 190 (3) Hardware Concept, Installation, Configuration, and Support
  • ITC 191 (3) Computer Software Concept, Installation, Configuration, and Support
  • ITC 265 (3) Basics of Data Communications and Computer Networks
  • CPS 282 (3) Introduction to Multimedia Design
  • ITC 341 (3) Introduction to Databases and Applications

Internship(3 hours)

  • ITC 395 (3) Internship in Computer Science

Capstone experience (3 hours)

Student may choose one of the following:

  • ITC 495 (3) Senior Internship
  • CPS 497 (3) Independent study

Other requirements I (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

  • STA 282 (3) Introduction to Statistics
  • STA 382 (3) Elementary Statistical Analysis

Other requirements II (3-4 hours)

Select one of the following:

  • MTH 132 (4) Calculus I
  • MTH 175 (3) Discrete Mathematics

Other requirements III (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

  • COM 264 (3) Organizational Communication
  • COM 361 (3) Dynamics of Interpersonal Communication

Each student is required to select one track from the following list: (6 hours)

Track 1: Data Communication and Networking

  • ITC 465 (3) Network Administration and Security
  • ITC 466 (3) System Administration and Automation

Track 2: Database

  • ITC 441 (3) Database Administration
  • CPS 541 (3)Databases

Track 3: Interactive Multimedia Design

  • CPS 482 (3) Advanced Multimedia Design
  • ITC 383 (3) Computer Game Design

Track 4: Windows Application Development

  • ITC 320 (3) Web-Based Applications
  • CPS 420 (3) Windows Programming

Track 5: Custom track

  • A student may choose to develop a customized track by choosing courses from the other IT tracks or courses from another subject area. The courses may be selected from a variety of disciplines at CMU. The objective of this alternative is to allow students to have the opportunity to follow special interests. The student must propose a program of six hours that represent a coordinated area of interest, and the proposal must be approved by an IT advisor.

Additional Electives (6 hours)

Each student must take 6 additional elective hours, chosen to complement the student's program goals. The six hours can be taken from any other departments and programs, with the approval of an IT advisor.

Job Opportunities for IT Majors

As the information technologies (particularly the internet technology), rapidly advance, companies and corporations across the nation and all over the world have become technology driven more than ever before. The demand for IT workers is very high and the job market for IT majors is excellent.

IT graduates will find a variety of career opportunities

Including:

  • Computer Network Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Database Application Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Information Integrator
  • Application System Designer
  • Web Specialist
  • Web Master
  • E-commerce Specialist
  • Customer Service Technologist
  • Computer Security Technologist
  • Intranet / Firewall Administrator
  • Graphics and Multimedia Technologist