Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

California State University Channel Islands

8/21/2003 CREATE CSUCI BSIT

CREATE BSIT Team

• William Wolfe• Computer Science, CSUCI

• Peter Smith• Computer Science, CSUCI

• Ivona Grzegorczyk, • Chair, Mathematics & Computer Science, CSUCI

• Gary Berg• Extended Learning, CSUCI

• Sharlene Katz• CREATE/CSUN

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CREATE: Objective Three

• Develop partnerships with Colleges and Universities.

• Articulate Bachelor’s level transfer programs with all CREATE degree programs.

• Make BS programs accessible to CREATE program graduates.

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Goal: B.S. Information Technology

• Compatible with CREATE A.S. degrees

• Meet IT accreditation criteria

• Follow national IT program guidelines

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A.S. Degree in:Computer Network TechnologyComputer Network SystemsElectronics TechnologyElectromechanical TechnologyEtc.

60 units of upper division coursework at CSUCI

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Program Overview

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Lower Division Requirements (CC)

• A.S. in one of the approved technology areas (Networking, Electronics, etc.)

• A minimum of 30 technical elective units

• CSU GE certification (including Title V)• A statistics course (in GE)• One semester lab science (in GE)

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Upper Division Requirements (CSUCI)

• IT Core Courses 25 units• Professional Courses 13 units• IT Elective Courses 15 units• Mathematics/Science Courses 7 units

Total 60 units

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IT Core Courses

• Networking• Data Communications• Programming I• Programming II• Web Technology• Database Design• Human Computer Interaction• Computer Architecture

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Professional Courses

• Technical communications• Ethics (e.g.: Management 346)• Societal Issues• Capstone Design course

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IT Elective Courses

• Students will select 15 units of IT elective courses.

• Courses will be selected from two of the following areas to form intermediate and advanced level concentrations: Computer Networks Web Technology Databases

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Mathematics/Science Courses

• Discrete Mathematics

• Laboratory Science course to complete a one year sequence with the course taken at the community college

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Timeline

Summer 2003 Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Summer 2004 Fall 2004 Spring 2005

Begin offering program

Consult with CREATE Faculty

Consult with Industry Reps

Obtain CSUCI approval of

program and courses

Consult with CSUCI Faculty in other depts

Submit proposal to CSU

Chancellor's Office

Program and Course Development Recruit Students

Course Development

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Consultations

• CREATE Faculty • August, 2003

• Industry Representatives • September, 2003

• CSUCI Faculty • November, 2003