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:

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
  7. 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 180Introduction to Computer and Information Science

3

CIS 181Computer Programming I

3

CIS 332Database Concepts

3

CIS 381Information Systems and Managers

3

CIS 411Systems Analysis and Design Concepts

3

CIS 471Application Development l

3

CIS 472Application 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 394Internship

4-12

INTE 391Internship

1-3

INTE 391 and INTE 394 must be taken for a letter grade to fulfill Major requirement.

Web Development Concentration (36 credits)

BUSA 120Principles of Management

3

CIS 191Web Development: Client Side

3

CIS 255NIX System Administration and Security

3

CIS 281Programming for User Interaction

3

CIS 291Web Development: Server Side

3

CIS 343Introduction to E-Commerce

3

MRKT 130Marketing Principles

3

Six credits from the following:

ART 217Digital Imaging

3

ARTH 205Design History and Theory

3

COMM 207Communication Design

3

COMM 337Multimedia Storytelling

3

COMM 382History and Theory of Digital Media

3

Three credits from the following:

CIS 283Business Systems Applications

3

CIS 284Computer Programming II

3

CIS 287Introduction to Game Design

3

CIS 315Introduction to Mobile Application Design

3

One of the following series of courses:

A. Option 1 (6 credits):
CIS 150Introduction to Cybersecurity

3

CIS 257Information Assurance

3

 
B. Option 2 (6 credits):
ACCT 141Financial Accounting

3

BUSA 380Small Business Development

3

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