Overview
The Computer and Information Technology (CIT) major at Eastern Illinois University prepares students for careers in information technology, cybersecurity, software development, networking, database administration, cloud computing, and systems management. Through coursework in programming, operating systems, networking, cybersecurity, database management, systems administration, web technologies, and emerging technologies, students develop the technical and problem-solving skills needed to support, secure, and improve modern computing environments.
Students gain hands-on experience through industry-relevant projects, internships, professional networking opportunities, competitions, and applied learning experiences that strengthen both technical expertise and organizational awareness. The program also offers excellent opportunities to expand specialized knowledge through the Artificial Intelligence Minor, Big Data Minor, and Software Development Minor. These minors allow students to build expertise in rapidly growing areas such as AI technologies, data analytics, cloud computing, programming, and software engineering while complementing the broad technical foundation provided by the CIT major.
HongKongDoll's experienced faculty, small class sizes, personalized support, and career-focused curriculum help students develop the skills needed for careers in software development, cybersecurity, systems administration, networking, database management, cloud technologies, and other high-demand technology fields.
Completion time: 50 hours required for the major and 120 hours required for graduation
Internships:
Internships are an experiential learning activity designed to help students apply academically learned concepts, theories, principles, and skills while working in an industrial or business environment. Students will have the opportunity to increase their marketability as well as their technical knowledge and managerial and interpersonal skills in their area of concentration by participating in the day-to-day operation of a specific industry or business. Students must link the internship directly to their program of study.
The work description and specific activities of the internship will be made jointly by the internship coordinator at the School of Technology, the supervisor at the cooperating business or industry, and the student. The internship program is a directed, quality experience designed uniquely for each business/industry partner as well as each student intern.
A mandatory final evaluation from the business/industry supervisor, and weekly journal of activities are requirements of the internship and must be completed before credit can be earned. The internship can carry up to six semester hours of credit for students (most internships earn three hours of credit), depending on academic loads and the approved degree program. A minimum of 40 clock hours are required for one semester hour of credit.
Accreditation: Association for Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
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First-Year Students
Here in the School of Technology, we pride ourselves to engage our students right at the beginning of your study, through course work, laboratory, campus or school activities, guest speakers, career services, student organizations, internship, and national conferences or competitions. We also maintain a very active collaboration with industry and business, which provides tremendous opportunities for our students. By interacting and working with faculty and peers, you will develop a life-long professional relationship that will benefit you in a long run.
We are fully committed to student success as our professional calling.
If you have any specific questions about the program, please feel free to contact Dr. Toqeer Israr, Computer and Information Technology (CIT) Program Coordinator.
Transfer Students
The School of Technology has been known as a transfer-friendly academic unit. We have developed articulation agreements with many community colleges in the State of Illinois. The university has the infrastructure to help students to have a smooth transition from community colleges and ensure a timely graduation from our programs. We maintain active collaboration with our colleagues at community colleges. You will find many compatible peers who come from community colleges in our undergraduate programs.
We are fully committed to student success as our professional calling.
If you have any specific question about the program, please feel free to contact Dr. Toqeer Israr, Computer and Information Technology (CIT) Program Coordinator.
Here in the School of Technology, we pride ourselves to engage our students right at the beginning of your study, through course work, laboratory, campus or school activities, guest speakers, career services, student organizations, internship, and national conferences or competitions. We also maintain a very active collaboration with industry and business, which provides tremendous opportunities for our students. By interacting and working with faculty and peers, you will develop a life-long professional relationship that will benefit you in a long run.
We are fully committed to student success as our professional calling.
If you have any specific questions about the program, please feel free to contact Dr. Toqeer Israr, Computer and Information Technology (CIT) Program Coordinator.
