Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

Computer and Information Technology (B.S.)


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The Computer and Information Technology (CIT) program prepares technical professionals for applications of computer and information technology. Those professionals typically work in an information technology (IT) department in a computer operations capacity for organizations ranging from manufacturing, service, and healthcare to education and government.

Total Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 120 semester hours

* The program provides the flexibility to include elective hours from general education, SoT electives, minors, national certificates, transfer credits, prior learning credits, and/or internships. Students are expected to work with their academic advisors to select the elective hours that meet their career goals.

Accelerated Graduate Program - M.S. in Cybersecurity Shared Credit Course:


(see footnote 2)

  • TEC 5313Z - Networking & Advanced Data Communications. Credits: 3
  • TEC 5323Z - Advanced Database Technology. Credits: 3

Accelerated Graduate Program - M.S. in Technology Shared Credit Courses:


(see footnote 2)

  • TEC 5313Z - Networking & Advanced Data Communications. Credits: 3
  • TEC 5323Z - Advanced Database Technology. Credits: 3
  • TEC 5333Z - Management of Computer Technology. Credits: 3
  • TEC 5343Z - Multimedia & Web Technology. Credits: 3

Footnote:


1 “Z” sections of MIS 4850, MIS 4860 and EGT 4823 can only be taken by students who wish to pursue and are admitted to the Accelerated Graduate Program for the M.S. in Cybersecurity. Please see the Graduate Catalog for requirements. 

2 Application and acceptance into Accelerated Graduate Program required. Please see the Graduate Catalog for requirements.

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