Overview

The CIT Major will enable students to become highly marketable as technical professionals for applications of computer and information technology.

The program will engage students in:

• Hardware and physical systems
• Software and programming
• Network and telecommunication technology
• Data and database technology
• Web and mobile technology
• Media technology
• Security technology
• Applications of computer and information technology such as digital media, graphics, control, design, gaming, animation technology, rapid prototyping, etc.
• Professional and organizational excellence.

Degree: BS

Completion time: Total Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 122-125 semester hours (Four years)

Internships:

Internships are an experiential learning activity designed to help students apply academically learned concepts, theories, principles, and skills while working in an industrial or business environment. Students will have the opportunity to increase their marketability as well as their technical knowledge and managerial and interpersonal skills in their area of concentration by participating in the day-to-day operation of a specific industry or business. Students must link the internship directly to their program of study.

 

The work description and specific activities of the internship will be made jointly by the internship coordinator at the School of Technology, the supervisor at the cooperating business or industry, and the student. The internship program is a directed, quality experience designed uniquely for each business/industry partner as well as each student intern.

 

A mandatory final evaluation from the business/industry supervisor, and weekly journal of activities are requirements of the internship and must be completed before credit can be earned. The internship can carry up to six semester hours of credit for students (most internships earn three hours of credit), depending on academic loads and the approved degree program. A minimum of 40 clock hours are required for one semester hour of credit.

 

Resources

- Program Information in EIU Catalog

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