Computer and Information Technology

Chestnut Hill College offers the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer and Information Technology. The major prepares students for the world of technology by introducing them to a variety of current hardware and software technologies. This major presents sufficient background and experience in problem solving to enable students to learn and adapt to new technologies they will meet in the workplace. These programs provide a solid preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate study in areas of instructional technology. A minimum Career GPA of 2.00 and a minimum Major GPA of 2.00 are required for graduation. Courses required in the major comprise the major GPA. Unless indicated, students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better in courses both in the major and in order to successfully complete the requirements for the major.

Students who major in Computer and Information Technology select a concentration in one of four areas:

• Digital Forensics*
• Management Information Systems
• Programming
• Web/Multimedia Development

* The courses required for the Digital Forensics concentration in the Computer and Information Technology major prepare students for the ACE certification in Digital Forensics.

Students declaring a major in Computer and Information Technology should schedule an initial placement interview with a member of the faculty either at the formal orientation or at another convenient time. Based on the student’s prior experience, CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic and CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals may not be required; students will be advised to register for the next level of appropriate coursework.

Major in Computer and Information Technology/Digital Forensics Concentration – 52 credits

Courses are 3 credits unless indicated.
Required in the Major:

CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals *

CMTC-230: Introduction to Data Communications

CMTC-260: Applied Operating Systems

CMTC-280: Database Programming

CMTC-330: Introduction to Visual Basic Programming (4 credits)

CMTC-310: Research Methods in Computer and Information Technology **

CMTC-401: Internship in Computer and Information Technology

CMTC-498: Senior Seminar: Computer and Information Technology

CMDF-200: Introduction to Digital Forensics

CMDF-220: Legal Issues in Digital Forensics I

CMDF-240: Legal Issues in Digital Forensics II

CMDF-300: Advanced Digital Forensics

CMDF-320: Legal and Technical Writing in Digital Forensics

CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic (WOK: Problem Solving) *

CMSC-280: Computer Science: History, Trends and Ethical Issues (Writing Intensive )

Also required:

CRJU-225: Criminal Procedure (WOK: Behavioral)

Choice of:

• MATH-115: Understanding Our Quantitative World (WOK: Problem Solving)
  OR
• MATH-121: Precalculus (WOK: Problem Solving)

Recommended, but not required:
CHEM-106: Introduction to Forensic Science (4 credits)

CMDF-481: Advanced Special Topics in CMDF/Topics vary by semester (Repeatable for credit)

CMSC-210: Programming in Java (4 credits)

*Based on the student’s prior experience, CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic and CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals may not be required; students will be advised to register for the next level of appropriate coursework.

** Grade of C or better is required.

Sample Bachelor of Science: Computer Science and Technology Major/Digital Forensics Concentration /selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation): Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only, it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor; however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.

*Non-academic credit - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.

Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 120 

Major in Computer and Information Technology/Management Information Systems Concentration – 55 credits

Courses are 3 credits unless indicated.
Required in the Major:
CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals*
CMTC-200: Introduction to Web Development and Design
CMTC-230: Introduction to Data Communications
CMTC-260: Applied Operating Systems
CMTC-280: Database Programming
CMTC-285: Management Information Systems
CMTC-300: Web Design: xHTML and JavaScript
CMTC-310: Research Methods in Computer and Information Technology **
CMTC-330: Introduction to Visual Basic Programming (4 credits) (WOK: Problem Solving)

CMTC-401: Internship in Computer and Information Technology

CMTC-498: Senior Seminar: Computer and Information Technology

Also required:

BUSN-104: Introduction to Business (WOK: Behavioral)
CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic* (WOK: Problem Solving)
CMSC-205: Systems Analysis and Design (WOK: Problem Solving)
CMSC-280: Computer Science: History, Trends and Ethical Issues (Writing Intensive)

Choice of: 

• MATH-115: Understanding Our Quantitative World (WOK: Problem Solving)
  OR
• MATH-121: Precalculus (WOK: Problem Solving)

MGMT-105: Principles of Management
MGMT-205: Project Management

*Based on the student’s prior experience, CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic and CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals may not be required; students will be advised to register for the next level of appropriate coursework.

Sample Bachelor of Science: Computer Science and Technology Major/Management Information Systems Concentration /selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation):  

Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only, it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor; however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.

*Non-academic credit - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.

Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 120 

Major in Computer and Info Technology/Web/Multimedia Development Concentration – 52 credits

Courses are 3 credits unless indicated.
Required in the Major:
CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals*
CMTC-200: Introduction to Web Development and Design
CMTC-201: Designing Websites
CMTC-205: Computer Graphics Design
CMTC-210: Computer Graphics with Photoshop
CMTC-260: Applied Operating Systems
CMTC-280: Database Programming
CMTC-300: Web Design: xHTML and JavaScript
CMTC-310: Research Methods in Computer and Information Technology **
CMTC-320: Presentations in Multimedia
CMTC-330: Introduction to Visual Basic Programming (4 credits) (WOK: Problem Solving)
CMTC-401: Internship in Computer and Information Technology
CMTC-498: Senior Seminar: Computer and Information Technology

Also required:

CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic (WOK: Problem Solving) *

CMSC-280: Computer Science: History, Trends and Ethical Issues (Writing Intensive)

COMM-221: Video Design and Production I

Choice of:

• MATH-115: Understanding Our Quantitative World (WOK: Problem Solving)
  OR
• MATH-121: Precalculus (WOK: Problem Solving)

Recommended, but not required:

COMM-203: Visual Literacy

COMM-252: Writing for Electronic Media (Writing Intensive)

*Based on the student’s prior experience, CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic and CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals may not be required; students will be advised to register for the next level of appropriate coursework.

Sample Bachelor of Science: Computer Science and Technology Major /Web/Multimedia Development Concentration /selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation):
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only, it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor; however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.

*Non-academic credit - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.

Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 121 

Major in Computer and Information Technology/Programming Concentration – 57 credits

Courses are 3 credits unless indicated.
Required in the Major:

CMTC-190: Introduction to Computer Hardware and Peripherals *
CMTC-230: Introduction to Data Communications
CMTC-260: Applied Operating Systems
CMTC-280: Database Programming
CMTC-300: Web Design: xHTML and JavaScript
CMTC-310: Research Methods in Computer and Information Technology **
CMTC-330: Introduction to Visual Basic Programming (4 credits) (WOK: Problem Solving)
CMTC-401: Internship in Computer and Information Technology
CMTC-498: Senior Seminar: Computer and Information Technology

Also required:
CMSC-190: Introduction to Programming Logic (WOK: Problem Solving) *
CMSC-210: Programming in Java (4 credits) (WOK: Problem Solving)
CMSC-251: Data Structures in Java (4 credits)
CMSC-280: Computer Science: History, Trends and Ethical Issues (Writing Intensive)
CMSC-285: Algorithms in AI and Robotics
CMSC-300: Application Development
CMSC-405: Programming Languages
One course chosen from the following, which may not be offered every semester:

• CMSC-281: Special Topics in CMSC/Topics vary by semester (Repeatable for credit)
• CMSC-350: Computer Architecture and Logic Design (4 credits)
• CMSC-481: Advanced Special Topics in CMSC/Topics vary by semester (Repeatable for credit)

Choice of:

• MATH-115: Understanding Our Quantitative World (WOK: Problem Solving)
  OR
• MATH-121: Precalculus (WOK: Problem Solving)

* May not be required based on interview. Students who do not need to take this course will choose an elective (3 credits.)
** Must earn a grade of C or better.

Sample Bachelor of Science: Computer and Information Technology Major/Programming Concentration /selected minor (declaration of minor not required for graduation):
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan only, it is not meant to address each student’s individual requirements or interests. Students will develop a personalized academic plan with a faculty advisor; however, it is the student’s responsibility to be aware of, register for, and successfully complete all of the requirements for graduation in the major.

*Non-academic credit - these courses do not apply towards the minimum required for graduation.

Minimum Academic Credits required for graduation: 120