Program Overview:
The College’s Computer Science and Information Technology programs are designed to prepare students with the skills to excel in the high-tech industry. Majors will acquire the knowledge to advance into positions such as computer programming, systems analysis, systems design, Internet programming and information systems management. Students will also be prepared for graduate school.
In today’s job market, employers often favor candidates with expertise and/or experience in computing. Regardless of a student’s major at Saint Rose, a minor in Computer Science would be an attractive addition to their resume. Students pursuing a minor have the flexibility to choose a course of study.
Computer Science and Information Technology majors and minors are required to maintain a minimum academic index of 2.25 in the major, 2.00 in each course in the major/minor (and all mathematics courses required by the major), and a 2.25 cumulative GPA. Students seeking a certificate must earn a minimum of a 2.00 in each course.
Program Contacts:
Professor John Avitabile
Chair, Computer Science Department
Email: avitabij@strose.edu
Program Webpage: Information Technology
Program Requirements:
Major in Information Technology (61 credits)
Students must take CSC 494, Internship, for 3 credits to fulfill the major requirement.
CSC 202 and CSC 252 may each be taken only twice without faculty permission.
CSC electives at the 300- or 400-level (17 credits)
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
Required Course:
A supervised internship in organizations in the private and public sectors. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the workplace. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course:
Suggested 4 Year Plan:
This suggested plan is designed to give students an idea of how to balance their coursework over 8 semesters and to graduate within 4 years. Most students will need to take a minimum of 30 credits each year in order to meet the graduation requirement of a minimum of 122 overall credits. It should be used along with your Degree Works worksheet and in consultation with your faculty advisor. It is meant as a guide, not a definitive list of courses that must be taken as written. Your faculty advisor will help you make any necessary adjustments during advisement. Taking the minimum number of credits every semester will not guarantee on-time graduation.
Year 1
Fall (14-15 credits)
CSC 202 Intro to Computer Science (4cr)
MAT 180 College Algebra (3cr)
ENG 105 Expository Writing, Oral Comm. and Research (4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Spring (15-16 credits)
CSC 252 Problem Solving with Java (4cr)
CSC 321 Database Management Systems (4cr)
MAT 184 Elementary Statistics (4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Fall (16-18 credits)
CSC 302 Data Structures (4cr)
CSC 295 Discrete Math (3cr)
CSC 344 Computer Networks (3 cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Spring (15-18 credits)
SC 444 Advanced Networking (3 cr)
CSC Elective (3 cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Fall (15-18 credits)
CSC Elective (3cr)
CSC Elective (3 cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (3-4cr)
General Elective (3-4cr)
Spring (15-16 credits)
CSC 338 Systems Administration (3 cr)
CSC 468 Cloud Computing (3 cr)
CSC Elective* (3cr)
Further Disciplinary Study – second course in an L0 area (3cr)
General Elective (3-4cr)
Fall (15 credits)
CSC Elective (3cr)
CSC Elective (3cr)
Lib. Ed. requirement (2cr)
General Electives (7cr)
Spring (15 credits)
CSC 434 Software Engineering (3cr)
CSC 494 Internship (3cr)
General Electives (9cr)
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. http://www.msche.org
Career Opportunities and Graduate Study:
The skills you acquire will put you in demand for some of the hottest jobs in information technology. Majors will acquire the knowledge to advance into positions in computer programming, systems analysis, systems design, internet programming and information systems management. Students will also be prepared to attend graduate programs in their field.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
- Online or Paper application (fee waived for online applicants!)
- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
Admissions contact information (telephone number, admissions web pages)
Scholarships and Financial Aid
See Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid section for more information.
The Bottom Line
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast, and we still award more than $25 million in Saint Rose scholarships, grants and financial aid.
Take a look at our bottom line, and view a cost comparison with a four-year public institution.
More about Financial Aid
Financial Aid is defined as any grant, scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity given with the express purpose of assisting you with education-related expenses to make you education affordable. Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of student need and the availability of funds.
The Admission and Financial Aid teams have designed a Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid to help prospective students and families get to the bottom line and find that The College of Saint Rose is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast--while maintaining powerful academic opportunities.
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