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Computer and Information Science (B.S.) with Web Development Concentration
Program Overview
Majors are introduced to the broad discipline of Computer and Information Science as they develop foundational competencies through a series of core courses. To complete their major, students select one or more of the following concentrations: Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Development, and Web Development. Students have opportunities to participate in programing competitions, service learning, summer research experiences, and professional internships.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Messiah's Computer and Information Science program can:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
- Explain how faith connects to the discipline and how the biblical call to vocation relates to potential career options.
Major Requirements
Complete the following for your major:
CIS 180 | Introduction to Computer and Information Science | 3 |
CIS 181 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
CIS 332 | Database Concepts | 3 |
CIS 381 | Information Systems and Managers | 3 |
CIS 411 | Systems Analysis and Design Concepts | 3 |
CIS 471 | Application Development l | 3 |
CIS 472 | Application Development ll | 3 |
CIS 381: Writing in the major requirement.
CIS 471 and 472: Major Capstone
Four credits from the following (Junior/Senior year)
INTE 391 and INTE 394 must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill Major requirement.
Web Development Concentration (36 credits)
BUSA 120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
CIS 191 | Web Development: Client Side | 3 |
CIS 255 | NIX System Administration and Security | 3 |
CIS 281 | Programming for User Interaction | 3 |
CIS 291 | Web Development: Server Side | 3 |
CIS 343 | Introduction to E-Commerce | 3 |
MRKT 130 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
Six credits from the following:
Three credits from the following:
CIS 283 | Business Systems Applications | 3 |
CIS 284 | Computer Programming II | 3 |
CIS 287 | Introduction to Game Design | 3 |
CIS 315 | Introduction to Mobile Application Design | 3 |
One of the following series of courses:
A. Option 1 (6 credits):
B. Option 2 (6 credits):
QuEST Requirements
Experiential Learning requirement |
met/major |
QuEST requirements |
Credits |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
Oral Communication |
3 |
Created and Called for Community (W) |
3 |
Mathematical Sciences (CIS 180 or CIS 181) |
met/major |
Laboratory Science |
3 or 4 |
Science, Technology & the World |
waived |
Two of the following (6 credits total):
Social Science
European History
United States History |
6 |
Literature |
3 |
Philosophy and Religion |
3 |
Arts |
waived |
First Semester of Language |
3 |
Second Semester of Language |
3 |
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural |
3 |
Non-Western Studies |
2 or 3 |
Bible |
3 |
Christian Beliefs |
3 |
Wellness course |
1 |
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism |
3 |
QuEST requirements |
45-47 |
Major requirements (inclusive of concentration) |
61 |
Free electives |
17-15 |
Total credits |
123 |