Program Description:
In our program, you’ll get a broad IT background. You’ll learn about programming applications, network development, systems design and analysis, Web technologies, multimedia applications, database development and systems administration. We’ll prepare you to work in a team environment. To manage and lead companies and people in the translation of information technology into business opportunities and competitive advantages.
You’ll sit in small classes. You’ll get individual attention from our industry-experienced faculty. You’ll gain hands-on lab experiences. You’ll work on individual and team projects. You’ll take part in an internship (or two), research opportunities and a capstone course that will bring it all together.
Our major is approved for Pennsylvania’s Scitech Scholarship program, too.
We have a lot to offer and will help you go well beyond. Not only will you know information technology but you’ll know the power of information technology. And if you know the power of information technology, you have a long and exciting professional career ahead of you.
Course Requirements in Major - 45 credit hours
Choose 3 approved electives (See advisor for other approved electives) - 9 credit hours
Other required courses - 7 credit hours
Total credits required for the major - 61
Additional Information:
CIS & T Student Handbook
CIST students can access the Pitt-Bradford Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance software here. Please see your instructor to gain access to this site.
Book List Fall 2009