Students will be able to choose the area of concentration. Concentrations will be added to the degree as new techniques emerge and the needs are continually assessed. Students who complete the Computer Information Technology degree will be able to obtain positions in the general computer field, the field of networking and distributed systems, as end user support people, or as analysts in a large or small technological environment. The bachelor of science in Computer Information Technology will offer students an opportunity to apply for positions in the field as technicians, systems analysts, network coordinators, information technology specialists, consultants, market representatives and related positions that will continue to emerge as the technology advances. As the Industry Panel agreed, there is no one specific title in the industry at this time that identifies the information technologist.
Responsibilities directly relate to the academic and experiential requirements of the jobs.
All students entering the major will be tested for English, mathematics and reading deficiencies. Students will be expected to remediate any deficencies during their first semester.