Information Technology - Program Description
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum introduces the student to computer systems, networks, and communications. This academic program is appropriate for students seeking careers in information technology including network administration, operations, systems design, troubleshooting and management. Students have the opportunity to learn systems analysis and design, information management, security implementation, web administration and commerce, and programming.
Students in this Major
- Develop management skills, communication skills, and other skills in order to meet their challenging career.
- Are taught by qualified faculty in small classes.
- Gain hands-on experience on computer hardware, networking, database management, web development, security implementation, and IT applications.
- Will complete a Capstone Project and may take an internship.
Career Opportunities
Placement opportunities are significant with an array of functional opportunities:
- System Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Network Administrator
- Database Manager
- Web Master
- IT Security Specialist
- IT Position in any Industry
Potential Employers
- IT Companies
- Health Management Services
- Financial Services
- Government
- Education
- Military
- IT Departments in any industry
Admission Requirements
- Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
- Students must be qualified to enter at least College Algebra (MATH 121) and Oral and Written Expression (ENGL 102).
- Chemistry or Physics courses recommended.
- Computer or technology courses are strongly recommended.
- Transfers into this program must have a 2.0 GPA for admission. Students from other institutions and majors may have to complete certain bridge courses that could extend their graduation date.
Students who do not meet necessary prerequisites may be admitted to the College. However, completing the program may require more than four years.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Curriculum 2045)
The following shows the typical course sequence and program requirements.
Semester I Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSAD 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CITA 152 | Computer Logic | 3 |
| CITA 163 | Survey of Information Technology | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and the Spoken Word1 (GER 1/2) | 3 |
| MATH Elective (minimum MATH 121) (GER 4) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester II Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 170 | Computer Concepts & Operation Systems | 3 |
| CITA 171 | Operating System Fundamentals | 3 |
| CITA 175 | Computer Concepts & OS Lab | 1 |
| MATH 141 | Statistics | 3 |
| DEISJ Elective (GER 3) | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective (GER 5) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester III Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 180 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CITA 215 | Database Concepts & Applications | 3 |
| CITA 220 | Data Communications & Network Technology | 3 |
| CITA 221 | Data Communications & Network Technology Lab | 1 |
| ECON 101 ECON 103 |
Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics (GER 7) |
3 |
| General Elective (7, 8, 9, 10, or 11) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 |
Semester IV Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 204 | Systems Analysis and Design** | 3 |
| CITA 250 | Information Security | 3 |
| GER Elective (7, 8, 9, 10, or 11) | 3 | |
| GER Elective (any) | 3 | |
| GER Elective (any) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester V Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 101 | Foundations of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BSAD 301 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CITA 300 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| CITA 310 | Web Server Administration | 3 |
| SOET 361 | Project Management | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester VI Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 370 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| U/L Program Elective - CITA/CYBR/GAME | 3 | |
| Program Elective - CITA/CYBR/GAME | 3 | |
| Program Elective - CITA/CYBR/GAME | 3 | |
| Program Elective - CITA/CYBR/GAME | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 440 | Network Management | 3 |
| CITA 441 | Network Management Lab | 1 |
| U/L Program Elective - CITA/CYBR/GAME | 3 | |
| U/L Program Elective | 3 | |
| U/L Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester VIII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CITA 330 | Emerging IT Applications | 3 |
| CITA 460 | IT & Networked Economy | 3 |
| SOET 477 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| CITA 480 | Internship in Information Technology OR 2-Program Electives4 |
6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
U/L = Upper Level Courses (300/400)
GER = General Education Requirement
All CITA courses presented for graduation must have a grade of C (or better) or transfer credit.
No more than 3 CITA credits with a course number below CITA 150 may be used for credit towards graduation.
Review the Index of Course Descriptions
Information Technology
Tatsuhito Koya, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Program Coordinator
315-386-7362
koyat@canton.edu