2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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?

7. 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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

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

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

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

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

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

17. 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

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

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

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

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

22. 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

23. 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

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

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

26. 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
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