Computer Information Technology

Program Rationale: 

Toward the goal of preparing information technology (IT) practitioners for the 21^st 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.

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. 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. However, 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. CS 407, 410, 423, 460, 462, 463, 473, 481, 490, 530, 550, 570, 580, 590 MIS 510, 515, 550, 561, 565, 569.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Course and Capstone Requirements (33 credits):

Specialization 1 — Computer Science electives:

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.

Management Information Systems courses.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.

Admissions Policy:

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 Central Connecticut State University policies for graduate program admission are in effect. Formal admittance criteria include:

• Official transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate programs and course work;
• 3.0 GPA for graduate and 2.7 undergraduate work;
• If a student has earned a master’s degree, a GPA of 3.0 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);
• Resume 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.

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.

Additional criteria for admission to the MS-CIT Program are as follows. Items requested below should be sent to the MS-CIT Director’s office, Maria Sanford Hall, Room 312, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050.

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;"

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 School of Graduate Studies and the Associate Director of Graduate Admissions. Records and applications then will be filed in director’s office;

Final acceptance notification will come from the Dean of 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 specialization. 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 office. Students may not register for any courses without first meeting with the advisor who will check knowledge of necessary background areas.

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