Information Technology (B.S.)
Computer Science (Minor)
Forensic Computing (Minor)
Information Technology (Minor)
Web Design (Minor or Undergraduate Certificate)
The Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Information Technology
Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
Forensic Computing (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
Information Technology (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
Marymount's Information Technology (IT) program offers a solid foundation of knowledge across the system life cycle — from defining requirements, to developing software, to managing and securing a computer network. The curriculum addresses hardware, software, databases, networks, and security. Students will focus in one of the following specialty areas:
Students are also prepared for industrywide certification, such as A+, Net+, and Security+ from CompTia. Students who specialize in Forensic Computing study the field using topics required for the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiner’s Certified Computer Examiner certification.
The full-time faculty for this program conduct research in information security, data management, open source software, technology for health care, and other areas. A cadre of adjunct faculty work in the field in areas such as requirements analysis, computer crime investigation, hardware design, software development, database management, information assurance, and operations management. Students can benefit from a breadth of research and experience in the IT field and participate in such activities as the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) programming competition and undergraduate research activities. The Computer Science specialty provides the preparatory work necessary to enter Marymount’s M.S. in Information Technology’s Software Engineering track and prepares students for the IEEE Certification of Software Development Professionals (CSDP).
Students are advised to consider a minor depending on their specialty. Students choosing the Applied IT specialty should consider a minor tied to their intended application area, such as Biology or Graphic Design, both offered through the School of Arts and Sciences. Students specializing in Computer Science might consider a minor in Mathematics, available through the School of Arts and Sciences. Students specializing in Forensic Computing are advised to consider a minor in Criminal Justice, available through the School of Education and Human Services. Students specializing in Information Systems should consider a minor in Business Administration, offered through the School of Business Administration.
Internship Prerequisites: A minimum of 90 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, senior status, and a grade of C or better in IT 323 Junior IT Seminar are required in order to register for the internship.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C- is required in any course within the Information Technology major that serves as a prerequisite for a higher-numbered course.
Residency Requirement: Transfer students must complete 21 credits of their IT major or specialty courses at Marymount.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University requirements.
All majors also complete coursework in a chosen specialty as follows:
Applied IT specialty
Computer Science specialty
- Five (5) courses representing an IT application area that have been approved by the program director
Forensic Computing specialty
- IT 315 Operating Systems
- IT 320 Structure of Programming Languages
- IT 340 Data Structures and Algorithms
- IT 365 Intelligent and Agent-based Systems
- MA 182 Calculus II
- One (1) Information Technology (IT) or Mathematics (MA) elective
Information Systems specialty
- ACT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- CJ 209 The Criminal Justice System
- CJ 310 Policing in American Society
- CJ 320 Cybercrime and Digital Terrorism
- IT 370 Computer Forensics
- One (1) Information Technology (IT) or Criminal Justice (CJ) elective
- ACT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- IT 300 Decision Analysis
- LA 248 Business Law I
- MGT 304 Organizational Management
- MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
- One (1) elective from any of the following disciplines —Accounting (ACT), Information Technology (IT), Graphic Design (GD), Management (MGT), or Marketing (MKT)
A minor in Computer Science complements programs such as Mathematics and Biology, as computer analysis becomes a major part of other applied mathematics and scientific programs.
This program provides students with the knowledge required by the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners for their Certified Computer Examiner standing. It is ideal for students in the Criminal Justice major with a Forensic Science concentration.
This minor is offered jointly by the Department of Information Technology and Management Science in the School of Business Administration and the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the School of Education and Human Services.
A minor in Information Technology is a valuable complement to many programs, particularly Business Administration, as computers play an increasingly important role in today’s workplace.
These programs are offered through the School of Arts and Sciences. See details on each program of study here.
This pre-M.S. program allows advanced students to earn a B.S. in Information Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in another discipline with a minor in Information Technology, and an M.S. in Information Technology in a five-year time frame.
Students with a major or minor in Information Technology can supplement their undergraduate graduation requirements with up to 12 credits of specified graduate Information Technology (IT) coursework during their senior year.
Admission Requirements: To complete both degrees in five years, the student must be very well prepared when entering the University and ready to take core IT courses. The student should also plan from the outset to follow a tightly packed and challenging course schedule, and satisfy all conditions outlined before the end of the junior year to be certified for admission into the pre-M.S. program.
In addition to meeting Universitywide undergraduate admission requirements, the student must have:
Once admitted to the program, the student will take a mixture of undergraduate and up to 12 credits of graduate courses in the senior year. Undergraduate students admitted to the B.S./M.S. program must fulfill all other requirements of their undergraduate program.
Minimum Grade and Residency Requirements: Students should consult the requirements for their major program. For students in programs other than Information Technology, the following also apply:
Graduate Student Status: Upon completion of IT 510, IT 515, IT 520, and IT 530 (each with a minimum grade of B) and the awarding of his or her bachelor’s degree, the student attains full admission to the M.S. program and is subject to all graduate student policies and procedures. The GRE and interview are waived for entry into the M.S. in Information Technology program.
Students complete their M.S. degree by following a general program of studies or choosing one of three tracks in their final year: Computer Security, Project Management and Technology Leadership, or Software Engineering.
The requirements for the awarding of the M.S. in Information Technology are identical to those stated for the traditional M.S. program. Please see the University’s Graduate Catalog for details on the M.S. in Information Technology program, as well as graduate academic policies.
Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements: See details here.
Major Requirements
Students accepted into the B.S./M.S. program must complete all of the requirements of the B.S. in Information Technology or a similar program with a minor in Information Technology.
In addition, students will complete the following as part of the B.S. program:
M.S. Requirements
This program is for students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than Computer Science. The certificate is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in software development. It also provides the preparatory work necessary to enter Marymount’s Master of Science in Information Technology’s Software Engineering track. Students who begin the certificate program in the fall semester can complete the program in one year (late August through late June).
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting Universitywide requirements for post-baccalaureate certificate admission, the student must demonstrate knowledge of high school algebra and trigonometry. Students with insufficient mathematics preparation will be advised to take appropriate undergraduate courses to prepare for the certificate.
21 credits
This program is for individuals who want to prepare for entry-level positions in forensic computing. The certificate provides students with the knowledge required by the International Society for Forensic Computer Examiners for their Certified Computer Examiner standing.
This certificate is offered jointly by the Department of Information Technology and Management Science in the School of Business Administration and the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice in the School of Education and Human Services.
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting Universitywide requirements for post-baccalaureate certificate admission, the student must demonstrate knowledge of high school algebra. Students with insufficient mathematics preparation will be advised to take appropriate undergraduate courses to prepare for the certificate.
24 credits
Information technology is a rapidly changing field, and this program is designed for students who need to update or upgrade their expertise for the computer-networked environment of today. It focuses on the core skills needed for information technology jobs in business or government and covers topics such as Web development, computer hardware and software, computer networks, relational databases, computer security, and project management. Courses are taught by Marymount faculty representing the disciplines of computer science and information technology. Students who begin the certificate program in the fall semester are able to complete the program in one year (late August through late June).
Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting Universitywide requirements for post-baccalaureate certificate admission, the student must demonstrate knowledge of high school algebra. Students with insufficient mathematics preparation will be advised to take appropriate undergraduate courses to prepare for the certificate.
21 credits