College of Technology

College of Technology Competencies

Students in the Computer and Network Security Program (BS) will be able to:

  • Apply the ethical principles required of computer professionals:
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge in Information Assurance necessary to prepare for an entry level position in the Computer and Network Security field;
  • Analyze requirements for Information Security projects using best practices and current methodologies;
  • Deploy the process used to analyze, design, Implement, test and deliver Information Assurance projects;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of best practices used to manage Computer and Network Security projects; and
  • Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, including subscription services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid.

Students in the Information Resource Management Program (BS) will be able to:

  • Apply the ethical principles required of computer professionals;
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge in Information Technology necessary to prepare for an entry level position in the field;
  • Analyze requirements for Information Technology projects using the best practices and current methodologies (systems analysis);
  • Employ the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process used to analyze, design, implement, test and deliver Information Technology projects;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of best practices used to manage Information Technology projects; and
  • Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, including subscription to services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid.

Students in the Media Design Program (BS) will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of design and its importance In the world of communications and technology;
  • Practice professional and ethical behavior;
  • Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, including subscription services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid;
  • Demonstrate personal skills in self-management and problem solving;
  • Participate in on-the-job preparation for a professional position in his/her chosen field; and
  • Provide a portfolio of work that illustrates his/her skills and potential.

Students in the Studio Production Program (BS) will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of design and its importance in the world of communications and technology.
  • Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, including subscription services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid.
  • Practice professional and ethical behavior
  • Demonstrate personal skills in self-management and problem solving; and
  • Participate in on-the-job preparation for a professional position in his/her chosen career field.

Students in the Web Information Systems Program (BS) will be able to:

  • Apply the ethical principles required of computer professionals;
  • Demonstrate knowledge in technologies of the web necessary to prepare for an entry level position in the field (intermediate & advance web applications development.)
  • Analyze requirements for web applications using best practices and current methodologies;
  • Prace the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process used to analyze, design, implement, test and deliver web applications (senior project or internship);
  • Demonstrate knowledge of best practices used to manage software develop projects for the web (software project management); and
  • Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, Including subscription to services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid.

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2009-2010 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2009 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.