Computer and Information Science (B.S.) with Web Management Concentration

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Computer and Information Science program can:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the foundational content, fundamental areas, and ethical assumptions of information science.

  2. Engage in scholarship in information science by demonstrating the professional skills of independent problem-solving, self-directed research, and oral and written communication.

  3. Demonstrate the teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams in the workplace.

  4. Demonstrate current knowledge about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in the dynamic field of information sciences.

  5. Demonstrate an awareness of options for employment, voluntary service and/or graduate education in information science or closely related fields.

  6. Articulate a maturing understanding of how faith connects to information sciences and how the biblical call to vocation relates to potential career options in information sciences.

Program Overview

Majors are introduced to the broad discipline of Computer and Information Science as they develop foundational competencies through a series of core courses. To complete their major, students select one or more of the following concentrations: Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Development, and Web Management. Students have opportunities to participate in programing competitions, service learning, summer research experiences, and professional internships.

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

CIS 180Introduction to Computer and Information Science

3

CIS 181Computer Programming I

3

CIS 332Database Concepts

3

CIS 381Information Systems and Managers

3

CIS 411Systems Analysis and Design Concepts

3

CIS 412Systems Analysis and Design Applications

3

CIS 432Database Applications

3

CIS 381: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for major.

CIS 412: Major Capstone

Four credits from the following (Junior/Senior year)

INTE 394Internship

4-12

INTE 391Internship

1-3

INTE 391 and INTE 394 must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill Major requirement.

Web Management Concentration (33 credits)

BUSA 120Principles of Management

3

BUSA 380Small Business Development

3

CIS 191Web Development:Client Side

3

CIS 283Business Systems Applications

3

CIS 291Web Development: Server Side

3

CIS 343Introduction to E-Commerce

3

CIS 401Webmasters and Servers

3

MRKT 130Marketing Principles

3

Six credits from the following:

ART 112Intro to Graphic Design

3

ART 237Typography and Visual Communications

3

ART 336Interactive Design

3

ART 337Graphic Design and Professional Practice

3

Three credits from the following:

CIS 284Computer Programming II

3

CIS 287Introduction to Game Design

3

CIS 315Introduction to Mobile Application Design

3

QuEST Requirements

Experiential Learning requirement met/major
QuEST requirements Credits
First Year Seminar 3
Oral Communication 3
Created and Called for Community (W) 3
Mathematical Sciences (CIS 180 or CIS 181) met/major
Laboratory Science 3 or 4
Science, Technology & the World waived
Two of the following (6 credits total):
   Social Science
   European History
   United States History
6
Literature 3
Philosophy and Religion 3
Arts waived
First Semester of Language 3
Second Semester of Language 3
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural 3
Non-Western Studies 2 or 3
Bible 3
Christian Beliefs 3
Wellness course 1
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism 3
QuEST requirements 45-47
Major requirements (inclusive of concentration) 58
Free electives 17-15
Total credits 123