Basic Requirements

• Age 21 or above OR working full-time OR have an associate's degree
• Completion of at least 48 semester hours of college credit (from regionally accredited institutions)
• An overall grade-point-average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Pass the writing and math assessment tests
• Demonstrate computer literacy

Admissions Process

• Complete the BSIT application.

  CIT Application PDF Download

• Request one official transcript from each regionally accredited institution attended. Each transcript MUST be sent directly from the institution to the MAS office via U.S. mail.
• Pass a math skills assessment exam to demonstrate college-level math skills (click here for a study guide.)
• Pass a writing skills assessment exam to demonstrate college-level writing skills (an outline may be used).
• Attend an assessment interview with your designated academic advisor (if applicable). Prospective students who transfer less than 72 semester hours or are deficient in any of the admission criteria will be advised how to correct such deficiencies.
• Upon notification of acceptance, payment of the $100 admission fee is required to hold your spot in class. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to anyone else or to a later start time. The admission fee will be applied to your first semester's tuition.

• Application Fee: $25
• Admission Fee: $100 (non-refundable & non-transferable) - applied to first semester tuition
• Tuition: $560 per credit hour (includes books & online class materials)

Payment Schedule:

Tuition is paid by semester and is due before the first night of each semester.

• Semester I

  12 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $6,720 - $100 admission fee = $6,620

• Semester II

  12 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $6,720

• Semester III

  12 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $6,720

• Semester IV

  12 credit hours x $560 per credit hour = $6,720

Total Tuition: $26,880

Prior Learning Credit

$0 - $60 per hour (average is $50 per hour)

Technology Costs (paid directly by student):

• ACM Professional Membership: $99 (provides for online books, videos, and tutorials)
• Laptop: $0 - $1,200
• Software: $0 - $650

Financial Aid

For a financial aid application visit www.fafsa.ed.gov (Trevecca FAFSA Code: 003526) or call the Financial Aid Office - 615-248-1242.

Students desiring to enter the accelerated BSIT program are required to obtain a laptop computer, web cam, headset, and appropriate software for use in the program. The student receives significantly reduced pricing on software when using the links on this site. Non-institutional financial aid funds may be used to meet this need, if a student currently does not own a laptop and qualifies for such aid. If there are questions regarding special student circumstances or the specifications please contact the Director of the TICIT at 615-248-1256.

Hardware Specifications

Laptop:

• Processor: 2.0 GHz or greater
• LCD: 15.4 inch or greater preferred
• Memory: Minimum of 2GB (4GB preferred)
• Graphics Card: 512 MB
• Hard Drive: 80 GB preferred
• Other drives: DVD+/- RW
• Wireless network adapter

The Dell M4300 can meet these specifications and is available at www.dell.com.

You are not required to purchase a Dell. You may purchase any brand that meets the specifications (including Macs) and will run the software listed.

• Webcam: Standard web camera with microphone (unless headset has microphone)
• Headset: Standard headset with microphone (unless webcam has microphone)

Software Specifications

Oracle Database Enterprise Version:

IT majors at Trevecca can get a copy of the Oracle Database software. You can obtain your copy by:

1. Accessing the Oracle Academy Web site at academy.oracle.com
2. Select Advanced Computer Science
3. Select Apply for Student Membership on the left menu bar
4. Be sure the country and language are set and click continue
5. Download and complete the Oracle Academy Agreement
6. Click continue
7. Search for Trevecca and once found click on the name
8. Click on the “School of Business & Management"
9. Complete the application and click on Submit
10. Return the Oracle Academy Agreement to Adult Studies and receive the software

Adobe Systems Software:

IT majors at Trevecca can get copies of the Adobe products at a significantly reduced cost by:

1. Accessing the Web site www.uscollegebuy.com/asl.htm
2. Ordering the desired software

There are several different packages but you will need at least the following:

• Traditional undergraduate – Master Collection
• Accelerated BSIT – Design Premium
  • If you are planning to take Multimedia Electives, then you will need the Master Collection.

Once a copy of your ID and proof of enrollment is provided then the software will be shipped to your home.

Microsoft Software:

Trevecca students may order Microsoft software at reduced prices by:

1. Visiting our online store.
2. Ordering the desired software.
• IT majors will need MS Office 2003 (minimum)
3. Once you are verified, the software will be sent directly to you

IT majors can receive a login to order other Microsoft products such as server and development suites for just the cost of the shipping if interested, but they are not required. This will be covered at orientation or first day of class.

Other Software:

• Java  – Free from Oracle
• TextPad – order at www.textpad.com
• PHPDev – includes PHP, Apache, and MySQL free at www.sourceforge.net

Students should purchase, install, and test hardware and software before the first class. There will also be assistance available at the orientation night.

CIT 2000 IT Business Foundations (3)
Prepares the student for work in the information technology domain and major. Key topics include project management, analysis and design, human factors, interface design, modeling, and technical communication skills.

CIT 2200 IT Project Management (3)
Provides an opportunity for students to develop a working knowledge of project management in the IT environment. The course will introduce the student to accepted techniques in both project management and business analysis.

CIT 2640 Hardware and Operating Systems (3)
Designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop and enhance their knowledge of the hardware, networking, and operating systems necessary for the execution of an effective infrastructure to support information technology in any size business. An emphasis on small- to medium-sized businesses will prepare students for entry level positions in these types of organizations.

CIT 2500 IT Networking and Security (3)
Designed to introduce students to issues related to system and network security. Topics covered include access control, authentication, authorization, data security and integrity, encryption, recovery, computer forensics, and business continuance. Students will learn about and work with firewalls, network security, application security, e-mail security, and tools for security, monitoring, and auditing the IT environment.

CIT 2700 Database Design and Programming I (3)
An IT course designed to provide an in-depth, hands-on introduction to designing and implementing databases that use relational technologies with a significant market presence. Oracle, DB2, and/or MS SQL Server will receive significant coverage in the course. SQL and the various vendor extensions to the language will be covered. Extensive lab time will help to develop skills needed when designing and implementing databases in the business environment.

CIT 3700 Database Administration (3)
An IT course designed to provide in-depth, hands-on instruction in administering relational technologies with a significant market presence. Oracle, DB2, and/or MS SQL Server will receive significant coverage in the course. Advanced topics such as backup, recovery, replication, and security will be covered in addition to basic administration topics. Extensive lab time will help to develop skills needed when administering databases in the business environment. Prerequisites: CIT 2700 or ITI 2700.

CIT 3710 Database Design and Programming II (3)
An IT course designed to provide in-depth, hands-on instruction in server-based relational technologies with a significant market presence. Oracle, DB2, and/or MS SQL Server will receive significant coverage in the course. Emphasis will be on procedure languages such as PL/SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and other programmed database objects. Extensive lab time will help to develop skills needed when programming databases in the business environment. Prerequisites: CIT 2700 or ITI 2700.

CIT 4600 IT and Biblical Ethics (3)
Designed to provide an opportunity for students to critically think about issues related to IT business ethics, privacy, piracy, software copyright, system corporate responsibility, auditing, and other IT-related issues within a biblical context. Significant interaction with case studies will be undertaken in this course.

CIT 3800 Graphic Design and Imaging (3)
Aims to teach methodologies of modern art-making processes using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as creative tools of visual expression. Topics covered include visual thinking, rapid idea generation, creative problem solving, abstract visual thinking, and experience with dynamic group creative sessions. Technical Photoshop and Illustrator skills are learned through the involved processes of developing real-world and conceptual artwork for the field of visual communications.

CIT 2800 Web Design and Scripting I (3)
Designed to teach the creation of Web sites using HTML/XHTML. Through case projects and individual projects, students will learn Web design and scripting with a practical hands-on approach. From rudimental concepts of Web scripting to advanced tasks such as Cascading Style Sheets, students learn the ins and outs of XHTML Web development while learning speed and efficiency.

CIT 2830 Web Design and Scripting II (3)
Builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Web Design I. With its project-centric approach, students learn advanced techniques of Web site production/administration as well as demonstrating their working knowledge of HTML, XHTML, XML, and CSS. The focus of this course revolves around the creation of Web sites from the ground up. Concepts of prototyping, flow-charting, and information architecture are instilled while students build fully functional Web sites in both individual and team environments. Prerequisites: CIT 2800 or ITI 2800.

CIT 3540 Web Programming with PHP/MySQL (3)
Designed to supply students with a practical approach to PHP Web Development. This course teaches the core language and implementation of PHP/mySQL scripting. Students will learn the PHP language and practices through the building of Content Management Systems for Web applications. The integration of mySQL databases and outputting database information to XML via PHP is also covered in this course. Prerequisites: CIT 2800 or ITI 2800.

CIT 3400 Office Systems Programming (3)
Designed to provide an opportunity for students to discover and learn various programming tools and techniques that are incorporated in the Microsoft office systems and Visual Studio suites as well as other office system suites.

CIT 2100 Business Programming I (3)
An IT core course designed to provide an in-depth, hands-on introduction to designing and developing software using business programming languages including Java and Visual Studio technologies. Design methodologies, object modeling with UML, structured programming, and data structures are also reviewed. Extensive lab time will help to develop skills needed when developing software in the business environment.

CIT 2110 Business Programming II (3)
An IT core course designed as a follow on to part one to provide further in-depth, hands-on instruction in designing and developing software using the business programming languages. This course is advanced in nature and includes such topics as threads, database access, and GUI development. Extensive lab time for programming will help to develop skills needed when developing software in the business environment. Prerequisites: CIT 2100 or ITI 2100.

CIT 4890 IT Capstone Project (3)
Designed to provide an opportunity for students to apply the critical thinking and project management procedures in the development of a project that will incorporate the skills learned during the BSCIT Program. The project should be directed to resolve a real or perceived issue through the application of Information Technology. The aspects of the project that will be evaluated include the incorporation of the various tools and techniques learned during the CIT courses including project management, database design, Web design, graphics design, ethics, and business programming. Prerequisites: accelerated BSCIT or traditional undergraduate BSCIT Core.

 

College of Lifelong Learning

phone: 800-818-4256 or 615-248-1529
fax: 615-248-1700
email: management@trevecca.edu