Graduate Catalog 2010-12
Computer Information Technology
Faculty
Computer Science: Joan Calvert
(director MSCIT), Bradley Kjell, Neli Zlatareva (Dept. phone:
860-832-2710)
Computer Electronics and Graphics
Technology: Karen Coale Tracey, Xiobing Hou, Deborah Zanella (Dept. phone:
860-832-1830)
(website:
www.cs.ccsu.edu/cit/index.htm)
Overview
All students earning the Master of
Science degree in Computer Information Technology take a common core
of six (6) courses, two (2) from each of three departments—the
Computer Science Department in the School of Arts and Sciences, the
Management Information Systems Department in the School of Business,
and the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology Department in
the School of Engineering and Technology. Computer science is focused
on the study of algorithms, the software that implements them, the
properties of computers, and the processes for creating these
technologies. Management Information Systems focuses on the
importance of knowledge and information as an organizational resource
for timely, quality business decision making and for achieving
competitive advantage. Leadership, project, and change management are
emphasized throughout the courses. Computer electronics and graphics
technology focuses on computer networking, telecommunication,
electronics, and the integration of technologies in a hands-on
approach to make the computer network run effectively. Students
select specializations in either the Computer Science Department or
the Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology Department to
complete their degrees.
Admission Requirements
The MS-CIT Admission Committee will
consider applications for admission every two weeks, and the
committee will make final recommendations on acceptance/rejection of
applicants for admittance.
All CCSU policies for graduate program
admission are in effect.
All applications and official transcripts must be submitted for
processing to the Graduate Admissions Office, Davidson Hall, Room 115, along with a $50 application fee. Formal admittance criteria include the following:
Official transcripts from all
prior undergraduate and graduate programs and course work;
3.00 GPA for graduate and 2.70
undergraduate work;
If a student has earned a master’s
degree, a GPA of 3.00 or higher is required (the undergraduate GPA
is not considered);
TOEFL test results with scores no
less than 550, or 213 on computer-based tests (if applicable); Additional criteria for admission to the program are as follows.
Additional criteria for admission to the program are as follows. Items requested below should be sent to the MS-CIT Director’s
office, Maria Sanford Hall, Room 303, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050.
- Résumé and two letters of
recommendation to be used in reviewing CIT-related work. For the two
letters of recommendation, at least one should come from an
individual who can attest to the applicant’s work experience; the
second letter may be from an individual who can attest to the
applicant’s academic ability and commitment.
Conditional Admission
A student may be admitted conditionally
if it is determined that additional course work is needed. The
additional coursework will be specified for the applicant and must be
completed with a grade of B or better before full admission into the
MS-CIT program.
Applicants without the required GPA of at least a 2.40
will not be admitted to the MS-CIT program.
Notification Process
Confirmation of the MS-CIT Committee’s
admission recommendation will be electronically sent to the MS-CIT
Admissions Committee members, the MS-CIT program director, the dean
of the School of Graduate Studies, and the associate director of
Graduate Admissions. Records and applications then will be filed in
the director’s office. Final acceptance notification will come from
the dean of the School of Graduate Studies after all necessary
supporting documents have been evaluated.
Students admitted into the program
will be assigned advisors based on their indicated specializations.
The advisor is responsible for monitoring the student’s progress
towards degree completion. The student and the advisor are
responsible for keeping the planned program form current. The student
should bring requests for substitutions and transfer credits to the
attention of the advisor who subsequently must obtain approval and
signatures from MS-CIT faculty members representing the other two
specializations and from the dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
When approved, such forms will be filed at the Graduate Studies
Office. Students may not register for any courses without first
meeting with the advisor who will check knowledge of necessary
background areas.
Program
Master of Science in Computer Information Technology
Program Rationale:
Toward the goal of preparing
information technology (IT) practitioners for the 21st century, the
MS CIT program integrates multiple disciplines of the IT field,
including computer science, management information systems, and
networking and telecommunications, providing the student with both
breadth and depth of knowledge and skill-based expertise in this
field.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students in the program are expected to
demonstrate:
theoretical and conceptual mastery
of a broad base of computer science, management information systems,
and networking and telecommunications skills required for successful
careers in the IT field;
application-based mastery of a
broad base of computer science, management information systems, and
networking and telecommunications skills required for successful
careers in the IT field; and
the ability to conduct and present
applied research through a research team project.
Course and Capstone Requirements (33 credits):
Core Courses (18 credits):
CS 501 Foundations of Computer Science
CS 502 Computing and Communications
Technology
MIS 501 Managing the IT Value
Proposition
MIS 502 Business Payoff of Information
Technology and Systems
CET 501 Applied Networking Technology
CET 533 Digital Telecommunications
Specialization (12 credits):
Students select 12 credits from one of
two specializations—Computer Science or Networking and
Telecommunications Technology, in consultation with an advisor.
Specialization 1 — Computer
Science electives:
CS 407, 410, 423, 460, 462, 463, 473,
481, 490, 530, 550, 570, 580, 590
Specialization 2 — Networking and
Telecommunications Technology
Electives (Computer Electronics and
Graphics Technology Department):
CET 443, 449, 453, 479, 502, 513, 543,
559; IT 502, 510, 551, 594, 596
Students specializing in either area
may take a limited number of Management Information Systems graduate
courses, with permission of their advisors, which will count toward
their specialization credits: MIS 510, 515, 550, 561, 565, 569.
Capstone (3 credits):
Students may register for the Special
Project (Plan C) course upon completion of core requirements and at
least three specialization courses.
CIT 595 Capstone in CIT
Note: A maximum of 6 credits at the
400-level is allowed with prior permission of advisor.
