Bachelors Degree in
Computer and Information Technology

Required Coursework

The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology program prepares the next generation of experts to architect, deploy, and defend the complex systems driving modern enterprise. We equip graduates for strategic roles across diverse sectors like manufacturing, education, service, healthcare and government, moving them beyond the basics to manage modern infrastructure, vast data ecosystems, and critical security needs. Our alumni provide the robust, scalable digital foundation necessary for organizations to innovate and thrive in a connected world.

Total Major Hours (50 hours)

Computer and Information Technology Required Courses: (44 hours):

• CIT 1001 - Introduction to Computer and Information Technology. Credits: 1
• CIT 1813 - Introduction to Programming (C++) Credits: 3
• CIT 2183 - Software Development for Technology I. Credits: 3
• CIT 2283 - Software Development for Technology II. Credits: 3
• CIT 2803 - Operating Systems for Computer Technology. Credits: 3
• CIT 3523 - Data Communication Technology I. Credits: 3
• CIT 3773 - Database Administration. Credits: 3
• CIT 3853 - Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection & Prevention. Credits: 3
• CIT 4663 - System Administrator and Architecture. Credits: 3
• CIT 4749 - Capstone Project in Computer Information Technology. Credits: 3
• CIT 4823 - Big Data and Cloud Computing. Credits: 3
• CIT 4843 - Human Computer Interaction. Credits: 3
• TEC 3414 - Project Management. Credits: 4
• BAIS 4850 - Systems Security. Credits: 3

Mathematics (3 hours):

Students must complete 3 credit hours of mathematics beyond the General Education core.

Electives (6 hours):

• CIT 3153 - Data Communication Technology II. Credits: 3
• CIT 3863 - Cloud Services. Credits: 3
• CIT 3883 - Virtualization Technologies. Credits: 3
• CIT 4760 - Systems Analysis, Design, and Development. Credits: 3
• CIT 4770 - Database and Data Management. Credits: 3
• CIT 4853 - Applied Artificial Intelligence Technologies - LLM.
• DGT 3813 - Web Development Credits: 3
• BAIS 4700 - Advanced Networking. Credits: 3
• BAIS 4860 - Ethical Hacking and Network Defense. Credits: 3
• ODL 4835 - Supervision in Organizations. Credits: 3
• TEC 1323 - Computer Applications for Technology. Credits: 3
• TEC 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 15
• TEC 4970 - Special Topics in Technology. Credits: 1 to 4
  
  

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 BAIS 4850, BAIS 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.

For a complete listing of course descriptions please visit our courses page or the EIU undergradate catalog.

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