The BS in Professional Technology Studies is an accelerated degree program designed to prepare students for successful professional careers in a global economy in the midst of rapid technological change. It incorporates a concentrations in either Business Technology Leadership or Computer Forensics with courses in the liberal arts and sciences. The program is for adults who have experience in the workplace and an AS or AA degree or the equivalent (64 credits).
The BS in professional technology studies is offered through the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems and supported by Pace University's Professional Education and Special Programs. This department has traditionally been responsible for lending support to the adult undergraduate student, evaluating prior college-level credit, and evaluating life experience for academic credit.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
Transfer Credits |
56-64 |
Computer Forensics Concentration |
64 |
Business Technology Leadership |
56-64 |
Total Credits |
120 |
Transfer Credits (56-64 Credits)
Transfer Credit Total: 56-64
Business Technology Leadership (64 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CIT 211 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 4 |
CIT 231 | Web Authoring and Digital Media | 4 |
CIT 241 | Database Management | 4 |
CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 |
CIT 344 | Project Management | 4 |
BUS 101 | Contemporary Business Practice | 3 |
MGT 150 | Managerial and Organizational Concepts | 3 |
| 21-29 |
Total Credits | 47-55 |
Computer Forensics Concentration (56-64 Credits)
Program takes 2 1/2 years to complete and is comprised of seven 12-week terms.
This program is offered through the Pace Online Degree Completion program. This degree from Pace's Seidenberg School of Computer Sciences and Information Systems offers a concentration in Computer Forensics.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
AIT 107 | Computer Applications for Telecommunications | 4 |
CIS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
MAT 125 | Technical Math 1 | 4 |
CIT 211 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 4 |
CIT 221 | Global Networking Technology | 4 |
CIT 231 | Web Authoring and Digital Media | 4 |
CIT 241 | Database Management | 4 |
CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 |
CIT 361 | Forensic Investigation, Acquisition, and Analysis of Digital Evidence | 4 |
CIT 363 | Computer Forensics, Cyber Law and Evidence Admissibility | 4 |
CIT 365 | Mobile Device Forensics | 4 |
CRJ 242 | Crime and Public Policy | 3 |
CRJ 346A | Terrorism and Society | 4 |
| 1 |
| 8 |
| |
| Contemporary American Literature | |
| The American Experience: Wealth and American Culture | |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | |
| Environmental Science | |
Total Credits | 59 |