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 Online. 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. This program is offered through the Pace Online. This degree from Pace's Seidenberg School of Computer Sciences and Information Systems offers a concentration in Computer Forensics and Business Technology Leadership.
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 (56 - 64 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| IT Foundation | 20 | |
| 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 |
| Career Focus | 20 | |
| BUS 101 | Contemporary Business Practice | 3 |
| CIT 344 | Project Management | 4 |
| MGT 150 | Managerial and Organizational Concepts | 3 |
| CIT or AIT Elective (200 or higher) | ||
| CIT or AIT Elective (300 or higher) | ||
| Liberal Arts and Science Electives | ||
| Select 16 -24 credits | 16 -24 | |
| Required Courses | ||
| AIT 103 | Online Seminar | 1 |
| AIT 107 | Computer Applications for Telecommunications | 4 |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3-4 |
| or MAT 125 | Technical Math 1 | |
| MAT 117 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credits | 56 - 64 | |
Computer Forensics Concentration (56-64 Credits)
Program takes 3 years to complete.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Forensic Courses | ||
| AIT 103 | Online Seminar | 1 |
| 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 |
| Arts and Science Electives | 16 -21 | |
Recommended Liberal Arts Electives | ||
| The American Experience: Wealth and American Culture | ||
| Psychology of Business and Industry | ||
| Applied Social Psychology | ||
| Environmental Science | ||
| Topic: Hispanic Literature in Translation: L.A. Culture and Literature | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| AIT 107 | Computer Applications for Telecommunications | 4 |
| ENG 110 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| MAT 102 | Mathematics for Life | 3-4 |
| or MAT 125 | Technical Math 1 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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 | |