Campus: Online
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
| 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)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| IT Foundation | ||
| 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 |
| Career Focus: Leadership | ||
| BUS 101 | Contemporary Business Practice | 3 |
| MGT 150 | Managerial and Organizational Concepts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Science Electives | ||
| Select 21-29credits | 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Forensic Courses | ||
| 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 |
| Elective Credit | 1 | |
| Arts and Science Electives | ||
| Select 8 credits of the following: | 8 | |
Recommended Liberal Arts Electives (choose 8 credits from the courses listed below): | ||
| Contemporary American Literature | ||
| The American Experience: Wealth and American Culture | ||
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Total Credits | 59 | |
Business Technology Leadership
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AIT 103 | Online Seminar | 1 |
| AIT 107 | Computer Applications for Telecommunications | 4 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT 102 or MAT 125 |
Mathematics for Life or Technical Math 1 |
3-4 |
| MGT 150 | Managerial and Organizational Concepts | 3 |
| Credits | 6-7 | |
| Summer | ||
| CIT 211 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 4 |
| Arts and Sciences Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 |
| CIT or AIT Elective (200 level or higher) | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIT 231 | Web Authoring and Digital Media | 4 |
| CIT 241 | Database Management | 4 |
| Business Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Summer | ||
| MAT 117 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| CIT or AIT Elective (300 level or higher) | 4 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIT 344 | Project Management | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Contemporary Business Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 57-58 | |
Computer Forensics
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| AIT 103 | Online Seminar | 1 |
| AIT 107 | Computer Applications for Telecommunications | 4 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3-4 |
| Credits | 8-9 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIT 211 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer | ||
| CIT 221 | Global Networking Technology | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 |
| CRJ 242 | Crime and Public Policy | 3 |
| Arts and Science Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIT 361 | Forensic Investigation, Acquisition, and Analysis of Digital Evidence | 4 |
| CIT 231 | Web Authoring and Digital Media | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| CIT 363 | Computer Forensics, Cyber Law and Evidence Admissibility | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIT 365 | Mobile Device Forensics | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRJ 346A | Terrorism and Society | 4 |
| CIT 241 | Database Management | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 62-63 | |