Computer and Information Technology (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology program prepares the next generation of experts to architect, deploy, and defend the complex systems driving modern enterprise. We equip graduates for strategic roles across diverse sectors like manufacturing, education, service, healthcare and government, moving them beyond the basics to manage modern infrastructure, vast data ecosystems, and critical security needs. Our alumni provide the robust, scalable digital foundation necessary for organizations to innovate and thrive in a connected world.

Total Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 120 semester hours

General Education Requirements (40 hours)

Total Major Hours (50 hours)

Computer and Information Technology Required Courses: (44 hours):

CIT 1001

Introduction to Computer and Information Technology. (1 credits)

CIT 1813

Introduction to Programming (C++) (3 credits)

CIT 2183

Software Development for Technology I. (3 credits)

CIT 2283

Software Development for Technology II. (3 credits)

CIT 2803

Operating Systems for Computer Technology. (3 credits)

CIT 3523

Data Communication Technology I. (3 credits)

CIT 3773

Database Administration. (3 credits)

CIT 3853

Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection & Prevention. (3 credits)

CIT 4663

System Administrator and Architecture. (3 credits)

CIT 4749

Capstone Project in Computer Information Technology. (3 credits)

CIT 4823

Big Data and Cloud Computing. (3 credits)

CIT 4843

Human Computer Interaction. (3 credits)

TEC 3414

Project Management. (4 credits)

BAIS 4850

Systems Security. (3 credits)

Mathematics (3 hours):

Students must complete 3 credit hours of mathematics beyond the General Education core.

Electives (6 hours):

CIT 3153

Data Communication Technology II. (3 credits)

CIT 3863

Cloud Services. (3 credits)

CIT 3883

Virtualization Technologies. (3 credits)

CIT 4760

Systems Analysis, Design, and Development. (3 credits)

CIT 4770

Database and Data Management. (3 credits)

CIT 4853

Applied Artificial Intelligence Technologies - LLM. (3 credits)

DGT 3813

Web Development (3 credits)

BAIS 4700

Advanced Networking. (3 credits)

BAIS 4860

Ethical Hacking and Network Defense. (3 credits)

ODL 4835

Supervision in Organizations. (3 credits)

TEC 1323

Computer Applications for Technology. (3 credits)

TEC 4275

Internship. (1 to 15 credits)

TEC 4970

Special Topics in Technology. (1 to 4 credits)

Information sourced from the 2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.

CONNECT.

CONTACT US.

�� is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by ��.

EIU's programs, resources, and facilities are available to all students regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. Discrimination precluded by federal and state statutes is strictly prohibited.

��������