1. Bachelor of Science Information Technology Proposed Program California State University Channel Islands April 29, 2004

2. BSIT – Motivation 1 Information Technology: remains hot! IT Employees need a blend of skills: Networks Web Technology Project Management Databases Computer Programming Writing/Communications

3. BSIT – Motivation 2 Have: –Two Year Degrees in Technology Areas: Moorpark College: –A.A. in Computer Network Systems Engineering Santa Barbara City College: –A. A. in Computer Information Systems etc. Need: –Four Year Degree Path

4. Comparison: MIS, IT, CS

5. BSIT Program Overview

6. Core Courses

7. Mathematics and Science

8. GE Requirements

9. Capstone Project

10. Technical Electives

11. Area Concentrations

12. Summary:

13. CSUCI BSIT Schedule Spring 2004: –Developed Course Content and Program Structure. –Coordinated with Business, Math, Art. –Coordinated with Industry representatives. –Submitted “Short Form” to Curriculum Committee (waiting for approval). ----------------- Currently Here --------------- –Submit to Faculty Senate for approval. Summer 2004: –Modify/Refine Course Content. –Begin “Course Proposals” of each new course. Fall 2004: –Finish Course Proposals. –Submit “Long Form” to CSU Chancellor’s Office. –Prepare Advertising. Spring 2005: –Begin Program. –Continue Advertising.

14. Contacts William J. Wolfe, Associate Professor of Computer Science, CSUCI. william.wolfe@csuci.edu Ivona Grzegorczyk, Professor of Mathematics, CSUCI. ivona.grze@csuci.edu Peter D. Smith, Professor of Computer Science, CSUCI. peter.smith@csuci.edu Gary Berg, Director of Extended Studies, CSUCI. gary.berg@csuci.edu Sharlene Katz, Professor of Electrical Engineering, CSUN. skatz@csun.edu Kathleen Alfano, Director of NSF Regional Center CREATE, COC kathleen.alfano@canyons.edu