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You鈥檙e fascinated by the way multiple parts work together to make entire systems operate. You want to connect to something bigger.

You understand the need for technologies to integrate and the need for collaboration among the people operating them. It鈥檚 your desire to connect others to their work, combined with your desire to make information systems operate effectively, that pushes you toward a greater calling.

A hybrid learning path to IT proficiency

Completing your Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Technology (CIT) from 国产偷拍 will give you the practical skills needed to connect businesses and individuals with IT solutions. Learn valuable skills to thrive in today鈥檚 market within the flexibility of a hybrid schedule and finish in as few as 15 months!

Continue your tech education in convenient locations

The quality of 国产偷拍 education without the hassle of long commutes.This program features one in-person evening class per week, with the rest of the classes online. Rather than feeling like you鈥檙e starting a new program, you can continue your education in the environment that鈥檚 most comfortable and convenient for you. For this CIT program, 国产偷拍 has partnered with Grossmont College and MiraCosta College to bring our quality education and mentorship to excellent San Diego college locations.

Technology training on your terms

This program鈥檚 hybrid structure gives you the flexibility to learn when and where you want. You can complete coursework in the comfort of your home, favorite coffee shop, or local library while choosing a study schedule that works best for you. Having one in-person class per week will help you to build a routine that keeps you motivated without interrupting your weekly schedule. 

While completing this program, you鈥檒l still be able to continue spending time with family, thriving at your full- or part-time workplace, or leisure time. 

Plug in to a supportive network of IT professionals

A key advantage to having weekly in-person classes is the ability to enjoy 国产偷拍鈥檚 tight-knit community in person. You鈥檒l be able to form meaningful connections with fellow students as you learn and grow together in your IT expertise. 

You鈥檒l also have access to top-tier mentorship from professors and advisors. They鈥檒l help you to leverage your strengths to expand your connections and career opportunities. You鈥檒l be able to access resources tailored to you and your career goals. 

Time for life鈥檚 personal and professional commitments

Learning shouldn鈥檛 prevent you from doing what you love. Coursework is designed to be flexible to your needs and help you balance your other life commitments. 

While completing this program, you鈥檒l still be able to continue spending time with family, thriving at your full- or part-time workplace, or leisure time.

Be a leading force in IT

This program is designed to help you to be an innovative, leading force in information technology. Courses include:

• Hardware
• Networking
• Security
• Programming
• Database design
• And more!

Gain a hands-on understanding of systems 鈥� technical and personal. Be equipped to use information technology to solve business problems. Enable communication between computer systems and lead collaboration among the people operating them.

Certify your Specialized Career

In this program, you鈥檒l build your resume by taking at least three IT certification tests before you graduate. 国产偷拍鈥檚 computer information technology degree will ensure your professional readiness by preparing you for the following certifications:

CompTIA IT Fundamentals
This test certifies basic IT knowledge and serves as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications, such as Security+ or Network+.

CompTIA A+
This certification validates knowledge of the hardware and software most commonly used in business and certifies the skills needed to support complex IT infrastructures.

CompTIA Network +
This certification validates the knowledge and skills needed to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wired and wireless devices.

CompTIA Security +
This certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management 鈥� knowledge and skills needed to enter an IT security career.

CompTIA Cloud+
This certification validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data.

CompTIA Project +
This test certifies the knowledge and skills involved in professional project management. It validates the ability to initiate, manage, and support project and business initiatives.

Concentration in Cyber Security
This concentration is available for MiraCosta College and Grossmont College students looking to supplement their A.S. in Cyber Security with a specialized bachelor's degree. Prerequisite credit is required from the following introductory courses:

• A+ Preparation
• Networking
• Security
• Linux/Unix
• Windows
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Ethical Hacking or Penetration Testing

"The B.A. in Computer Information Technology blends traditional classroom instruction with practical technical training activities. The program focuses on the core IT subjects of hardware, networking, security, database technologies, web technologies, and programming, with an emphasis on preparing students for some of the most popular professional IT certifications in the industry."

Michael Leih, Ph.D.
Professor

Enhance your degree with a Minor

Adding a minor to your Accelerated undergraduate program can be a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge, increase career opportunities, and foster personal growth. Explore subjects like Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Management, Creative Digital Media, and Child Development. Choosing to add a minor can make your degree more versatile, well-rounded, and appealing to future employers. 国产偷拍 Counselors are ready to help you integrate a minor into your academic plan. Discover the benefits of a minor at 国产偷拍 today!

Program Start Date(s):

• Spring 2025 - January 13, 2025

The Selection Process

We understand your application is not only a reflection of you as a student; it reflects you as a person. That鈥檚 why we are committed to reviewing it thoroughly and giving it the individual care and attention it deserves. We believe you have more to offer than just a GPA, which is why there is no numeric formula that determines admission. Rather, we holistically evaluate your academic history, work and life experience, background, and circumstances to determine admission into the program. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you鈥檙e unsure of your qualifications.

To be admitted into 国产偷拍's degree completion program, you must have completed at least 40 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 from an accredited institution as evidenced by an official transcript sent directly from each college or university attended.*

Application Checklist

Note: The application is completed entirely online with the exception of transcripts, which can be submitted electronically or directly to 国产偷拍, and test scores, which should be submitted electronically.

1. Submit online application for admission.

2. Submit official transcripts from each institution attended.

   Official transcripts must be sent to:
   国产偷拍
   Office of Graduate Admissions
   3900 Lomaland Dr.
   San Diego, CA 92106
   
   Official electronic transcripts must be emailed to:
   gradprocessing@pointloma.edu

Note: All students are expected to have some proficiency with computer technology (email, Internet, word processing, etc.).

*Prospective students who meet the other criteria but do not have the required semester hours for entrance or are lacking in the core requirements will be advised how to correct any deficiency. An enrollment counselor will assist these students with the development of a written pre-admission educational plan, which may include bridge courses taken at 国产偷拍. Only courses from an accredited institution where at least a grade of a 鈥淐鈥� has been earned will be accepted by transfer. Prospective students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement can be considered for admission under exception. Contact your enrollment counselor for details.

**General Education deficiencies may be completed after admission, but at least 20 hours must be completed prior to starting the program cohort. Three hours of appropriate prior learning credit (see below) may be used to meet one of the General Education areas 鈥� with the exception of English composition and math.

***The 国产偷拍 General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs) will be addressed and measured within the 国产偷拍 degree program to ensure the outcomes we value are demonstrated.

Program Prerequisites

Incoming students must have completed a computer concepts course or an introduction to computer technology course or have significant work experience in the field of computer technology to be admitted to the program. If you do not have any experience with IT or have not taken a basic IT class, the course CIT 153 IT Fundamentals must be taken in advance of your first CIT class. CIT 153 is offered each semester before the start of the next cohort, so a next semester start is still possible. Please contact an advisor for more information.

Students starting the program on the MiraCosta College campus will need to pass CSIT180, CSIT181, CSIT182 and 3 additional units of IT course work at MiraCosta (or equivalent courses at another college) before they can start the CIT program.

Students beginning the program Fall 2021 and onward will also be charged a $50 per course fee for books and certificates received in the program. 

The following are the minimum hardware/software requirements:

• Each student is responsible for supplying their own laptop meeting the minimum hardware and software requirements described below.
• Each student is expected to have their laptop available at each class session unless instructed otherwise by the course instructor.
• Each student is expected to set up and maintain their laptop to be connected to the campus wireless network.

Hardware:

• Laptop computer with the following hardware levels:
  • Processor: Intel i5, AMD 5, or Apple M1 with 4+ cores processor 2.0 GHz or greater (i7 or AMD 7 preferred).
  • LCD: 14 inch or greater
  • Memory: 8GB or more of RAM
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB or more of free disk space. Solid State Drive is highly recommended.  
  • Wireless network adapter
  • Webcam, speaker, microphone

Operating System:

• Windows 10 or greater with current service patches OR
• Mac 10.8 (or later) with the ability to run Windows 10 via a dual-boot or virtual machine.

Software:

• Required software supplied by student:
  • Current OS security patches and fixes
  • Current Malware Scanning Software
• MS Office (2019 or later) 鈥� available for free to students currently taking 国产偷拍 classes at .  Sign in using your current 国产偷拍 userID and password.  

国产偷拍鈥檚 B.A. in Computer Information Technology will prepare you for a career that uses information systems in business, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector, as well as graduate-level study in fields related to information systems.

Possible Careers With a Bachelor鈥檚 in Computer Information Technology:

• Junior Technology Security Specialist
• Junior Network Administrator
• Junior Web Developer
• Quality Assurance Analyst
• Junior Business Analyst
• Junior Software Application Developer
• IT Support Engineer
• Hardware and System Repair Engineer
• IT Solutions Specialist

Student Profile

国产偷拍 Alum Sean Kennedy and the Road Less Traveled to a Bachelor鈥檚

国产偷拍 alum Sean Kennedy (21) shares his experience going back to school to earn his B.A. in Computer Information Technology in his 40s, showing us all it鈥檚 never too late 鈥� or too early 鈥� to achieve a dream.

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What Can I Do With A Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Technology? 

Over the course of the last half-century, computers, the internet, and information systems have become essential to the function of society. A degree in computer information technology secures a path toward a multitude of careers and industries, places where problem-solving abilities and analytical skills are valued assets. 

The following are some of the most popular jobs for those with a Computer Information Technology, B.A.: 

Junior Web Developer
2020 Median annual salary $50,392
Junior web developers help with creating websites and updating existing web applications. They work under senior developers and assist with coding, testing, design adjustments, and client reviews. After working in the industry for several years, they may choose to seek senior developer positions.

What it takes to be a junior web developer: 

• Collaboration 
• Problem-solving
• Ability to learn
• Work ethic

Quality Assurance Analyst
2020 Median annual salary $110,140
A quality assurance analyst works to make sure an organization's software is working properly and tests programs that software developers build. Quality assurance analysts test software even before it鈥檚 released to the public. They work closely with development teams and other analysts to validate software updates and requirements.

What it takes to be a quality assurance analyst: 

• Communication 
• Creativity
• Programming skills
• Ability to prioritize

Junior Business Analyst
2020 Median annual salary $61,674
Junior business analysts work to assist senior analysts and other professional analysts. They gather, document, validate, and update system information and needs. Junior business analysts maintain and verify requirement baselines set by lead analysts.

What it takes to be a junior business analyst: 

• Organization
• Analytical and evaluative skills 
• Communication
• Ability to multitask
• Interpersonal skills

Using Your Computer Information Technology Degree: 

国产偷拍鈥檚 computer information technology program is designed to prepare you for career advancement, success, and fulfillment. Industries often rely on skilled professionals to manage a company's technological needs, making computer information technology graduates invaluable to countless employers.

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