School of Computer and Information Technology

Program Mission/Vision

The School of Computer and Information Sciences strives for excellence in creating, applying, and imparting knowledge in information technology through comprehensive educational programs, research in collaboration with industry and government, dissemination through scholarly publications, and service to professional societies, the community, the state, and the nation.

Program Goals

To prepare information technologists with the knowledge to properly secure facilities, equipment and software.
To prepare information technologists with the knowledge to create and implement a plan to provide for disaster prevention and recovery.
To prepare information technologists with the proper techniques for implementing security plans that ensures compliance with various laws and identifying and investigating breaches in compliance.
To prepare information technologists to address specific needs and challenges in the field of Information Security.

Program Emphasis Choices

Students pursuing Digital Forensics M.S. have the following choices of emphases:
Criminal Justice Emphasis
Cyber Security Emphasis

Students pursuing Information Technology PhD have the following choices of emphases:
Blockchain Emphasis
Digital Forensics Emphasis
Information Securities Emphasis
Information Technology Emphasis
Cyber Engineering Emphasis

Programs

Master of Science

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is designed to accommodate both preprofessional students who wish to further their education and those already working in professional careers who aim to advance within their respective organization or agency. The M.S. develops individuals to be leaders in their fields of study.

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) prepares students for advanced professional practice directed toward research as well as the transmission of existing knowledge.

Information Technology, Ph.D.