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.
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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