College of Arts and Sciences
Degree BS, Information Technology
Program Director Patricia Lapczynski, RSM, DPS
Faculty
Patricia Lapczynski, RSM, Associate Professor of Computer Science, BA Douglass College; MS Dartmouth College; DPS Pace University
Fanchao Meng, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, ME Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; MS, PhD University of Delaware
The information technology degree with a specialization in information technology security prepares information technology managers to establish the procedures, policies and practices that should be in place to protect information and data.
The information technology curriculum models the recommendations of the Association of Computing Machinery and provides career-oriented education with a strong liberal arts program. The information technology major with a specialization in IT security leads to a bachelor of science in information technology with a specialization in IT security. The program prepares students to pursue careers in scientific or industrial programming and systems analysis, or to continue their education at the graduate level. Students have ample access to computer labs stocked with Windows and Apple operating systems. All facets of hardware and software are continually upgraded to ensure that students work with the most recent components of this dynamic technology. The specialization in IT security places an additional focus on issues such as:
- Security management
- Risk assessment
- Security models
- Access controls
- Cryptology
- Physical Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Privacy and Legal Issues
Technology is always changing, therefore the program has a strong foundation of knowledge to keep pace with trends in technology. The major goes beyond basic programming to include project implementation, computer architecture, and more.
Coursework in the major explores the following areas:
- Management information systems
- Computer systems and architecture
- Database concepts and programming
- Impact of technology on society
- Information security
- Internet applications
- Network theory and design
- Object oriented programming
- Operating systems
- Programming logic and design
- Software engineering
Mission
To provide a cooperative and quality academic environment in which students can graduate with an undergraduate liberal arts based degree in information technology. The curriculum encompasses all apects of computing technology. It is concerned with issues of how information technology can assist an organization meet their goals. Students learn how to select, create, apply, integrate and administer technology in an organization. Faculty are enabled to develop professionally.
Program and Student Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcome 1 - Impart fundamental skills and knowledge of Computer Science
Student Learning Outcomes:
Each graduating student will be able to…
- Apply basic computing methods and principles to a range of problems
- Apply mathematical and scientific reasoning to a variety of computing problems
- Successfully design, implement, and document solutions to computing problems
Program Learning Outcome 2 - Develop proficiency in computing practices
Student Learning Outcomes:
Each graduating student will be able to…
- Analyze and compare solutions to computing problems
- Design and implement software solutions based on specified requirements
Program Learning Outcome 3 - Develop professional skills for computing career
Student Learning Outcomes:
Each graduating student will be able to…
- Work effectively in teams to create solutions to computing problems
- Communicate effectively both written and orally
- Recognize social and ethical responsibilities regarding computational technology
Admission Requirement
Students should have one year of high school biological science and one year of high school physical sceince. Students should also have taken sufficient mathematics courses to successfully pass MTH 160 Discrete Mathematics .
Retention Criteria
Students should have a minimum average grade point average of 2.0 in their major courses.
