Youngstown State University - Computer Science & Information Systems

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Computer Science & Information Systems Department

Information Technology

Information Technology encompasses office automation, end-user computing, information centers, computer-supported work, performance support, multimedia, and executive information systems. The Information Technology program at Youngstown State University is designed to mead Office Systems Research Association guidelines.

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The Computer Science & Information Systems Department is part of YSU's College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

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339B Meshel Hall   
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 44555
330-941-3134

Associate Degree Program:

Graduates of the two-year Associate degree program can pursue careers as Office Information Specialists in publishing, legal, financial, and medical fields, as well as continuing on to a four-year Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.

Graduates of the two-year Associate degree program may also complete a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in teaching with a major in Integrated Business. Such candidates should consult the College of Education section in the YSU Undergraduate Bulletin. All Education majors must pass subject matter proficiency exams in their teaching field(s) before being approved for student teaching.

In addition to completing all general University requirements, students wishing to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree must complete the following:

  • CSIS 1590, and either 1560 or 2610
  • INFOT 1575, 2600, 2663, 3774, 2699, 3704, and 3714.
  • CSIS 3720, 3722, and 3723.
  • Math 2623
  • An advisor-approved specialization area of at least 9 semester hours.
  • University General Education requirements in Essential Skills and one General Education course in each of the areas of Artistic and Literary Perspectives, Societies and Institutions, and Speech.

Curriculum Sheet Available Here

Bachelor's Degree Program:

The Information Technology professional will develop their ability to conceptualize, design, and implement high quality information systems based upon computer systems ranging from a simple single user to complex, interactive, and multi-user distributed systems.

In addition to completing all general University requirements, students wishing to receive the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree must complete the following:

  • CSIS 1590, either 1560 or 2610, and either 2699 or 4893.
  • INFOT 1575, 2600, 2663, 3774, 3704, and 3714.
  • CSIS 3720 or 3782, 3722, and 3723 or 3783.
  • CSIS 3726
  • INFOT 3775 and 4880
  • Two CIS or CSIS Electives
  • At least 15 additional semester hours of upper-division Information Technology or CSIS courses. CSCI or CIS courses numbered 3000 and above may also be used with advisor approval.
  • An unspecified minor of 18 or more semester hours.
  • University General Education requirements in Essential Skills, Knowledge Domains, and Skill Intensive courses.

Curriculum Sheet Available Here