computer science and information technology department brochure
DESCRIPTION
Chestnut Hill College offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer and Information Sciences, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer and Information Technology with a choice of one of four concentrations: Digital Forensics; Management Information Systems; Programming; or Web/Multimedia Development.TRANSCRIPT
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Faculty Contact
LisaM.Olivieri,SSJ,Ph.D.Coordinator:ComputerInformationScienceandInformationTechnology2152487092lolivier@chc.eduwww.chc.edu/Undergraduate/Programs/ComputerScience/
Majors: Computer & Information Sciences or Computer & Information Technology
Minors: Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Programming, & Web/Multimedia Design
Computer Science and Information Technology Department
Why Study Computer Sciences and Information Technology at CHC?
TheComputer and InformationSciencesdepartmentoffersavarietyofconcentrationswithintheComputerandInformationTechnologymajorincluding:
• DigitalForensics• ManagementInformationSystems• Programming• Web/multimediadesign
A combined Undergraduate Program in CIS/CIT andGraduate Program in Instructional Technology isavailable for studentswhowish to begin a graduatedegree while completing their undergraduatecoursework.
Allstudentsparticipateinaninternshipwhichprovidesthemwithimportanthands-onexperience.
OutstandingstudentsareinvitedtoparticipateintheDepartmentalHonorsProgram.
What Can a CHC Graduate Do with a Degree in CIS or CIT?
Students can embark on a variety of careersin computer-related fields, such as computerprogrammers, database administrators, Web/multimedia developers, digital forensic examiners,and management information systems specialists.Students who pursue the combined program canalsofollowacareerininstructionaltechnology.
Name: Anastasiya Shcherbakova
Graduation Year: 2013
Major: CIT; Management Information Systems Track
“Why did you decide to study CIT at CHC?”
“CHC offers a very solid IT program, which consists not only of CS courses, but also business courses, which I believe is very helpful in the career pursuing process.”
Learning Advantages at CHC?
Our Computer and Information Technology majoroffersconcentrations,mostnotablyinDigitalForensicswhich is unique to this area. The Department Labprovidesstudents inthedepartmentwithaplacetostudy alone or together, to meet other students inthedepartment,andtoexplorewithclassmateswhatishappeningintheworldoftechnology.Classesaresmallsostudentsreceivepersonalizedattention.Therequiredinternshipprovidesstudentswithexperiencethat will prepare them for a career when theygraduate.StudentscancompleteanundergraduatedegreeineitherComputerandInformationSciencesor Computer and Information Technology whilebeginning a graduate degree in InstructionalTechnology.