We are: A Professional School The largest graduate school of Computer Science in the country We have: A University working with student and professional organizations to enable students to turn classroom skills into practical experience A curriculum that keeps pace with current technology trends The opportunity to network with industry professionals

This has meant a major investment.” “Led by the President, DePaul in the last few years has made remarkable strides in updating its computer facilities…. This has meant a major investment.” 1996 NCA Accreditation Committee report about DePaul University

The Undergraduate Program is: “There are approximately 350,000 job openings in programming and systems analyst jobs, and only 36,000 qualified applicants within U.S. corporations. -Information Technology Association of America 1997 The Undergraduate Program is: The fastest growing program at DePaul University Constantly responding to phenomenal market needs in the field

“As long as students have a solid footing in computing theory, they can adapt to new technologies as often as necessary.” Helmut Epp

Who is prepared for computer science? Myths: You will work alone There is one personality All disciplines involve heavy programming Who is prepared for computer science?

Truths: Working in a team environment is an essential part of computing The field is filled with interesting people Many career tracks such as analysis and usability testing do not involve a lot of programming

What’s the DePaul advantage? Teachers who teach Rooted in liberal arts curriculum 100 years of excellence What’s the DePaul advantage?

Bachelors Degrees offered by DePaul CTI BS in Computer Science BS in Information Systems BS in Human-Computer Interaction BS in Telecommunications BS in Electronic Commerce

BS in Computer Science Track one: “Closer to the metal” Abstract theory Programming languages Analysis of Algorithms Operating Systems

Abstract thinker Interest in Math Problem Solver BS in Computer Science Track one: Who will be happy in this degree? Abstract thinker Interest in Math Problem Solver

BS in Computer Science Track one: Career Options Software Development Tool Developer Technical Consultant

BS in Computer Science Track Two: Data Analysis and Database Designers and administrators of databases Computer-based statistical analysis Database systems Post-processing retrieval

BS in Computer Science Track Two: Who would be happy in this degree? Meticulous and organized person Analytical thinker Problem solver

BS in Computer Science Track Two: Career Options Survey companies Consulting firms Information Resource Companies Actuary Firms

BS in Information Systems “Information managers in the information age” Systems analysis Integrated application development Front-end applications Office integration

BS in Information Systems: Who will be happy in this degree? People interested in the efficient use of information Good communicators Problem Solvers Like dealing directly with people

BS in Information Systems: Career Options “They’re everywhere” Corporations Schools Government

B.S in Human-Computer Interaction “Solving the visual and psychological problems of computing” Visual Interfaces Psychology Computer-produced art and artifacts

B.S in Human-Computer Interaction Who is right for HCI? Background or interest in art Background or interest in psychology Problem solver

B.S in Human-Computer Interaction Career Options Design Systems Design Visual Interfaces Improve the efficiency of information transfer

a joint degree with the School of New Learning B.A. in Computing a joint degree with the School of New Learning Must be over 24 years old Competence-based curriculum

What is it like to study in the School of CTI? Attend class with working professionals All programs have courses in Telecommunications Has a research-oriented Ph.D. Program

Artificial Intelligence lab Local Area Network lab Software Development lab Telecommunications lab Visual Computing lab

How can you prepare for CTI? Purchase a computer Take more math Get programming experience

Hundreds of companies hire DePaul graduates each year, such as: Average starting salary for CTI graduates: $46,000 Hundreds of companies hire DePaul graduates each year, such as: Andersen Consulting Amoco First Chicago NBD