School of Computing and Information Sciences

Undergraduate

Hwajung Lee, Director
Davis Hall 127, (540) 831-5381

http://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/itec.html

Undergraduate Program

The Computer Science and Technology and Information Science and Systems programs prepare students for a variety of rewarding careers in industry and government and for graduate study. The Computer Science Concentration of the Computer Science and Technology program and the Information Science and Systems program are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Such accreditation is based on an evaluation of the department’s faculty, curriculum, computing resources, students and institutional support. There are six laboratories available for students within the department with hardware including Cisco networking equipment, PC computers, and software including an Oracle Database and platforms ranging from Linux to Windows to macOS. The department requires its students to use multiple platforms and to learn multiple languages (including Java). Many students go on to take coursework in other languages (e.g. C, C#, C++, Ada, PHP) and specialized platforms appropriate to their concentration. In this way, graduates of the program have a diverse background and are better able to handle the rapid pace of change in industry.

Minors

Minors are available to students not already pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, or a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Systems. A student must have a 2.0 or higher GPA in the minor. A student may not receive a minor in both computer science and information technology or in both information systems and information technology.

Laptop requirements

WiFi
i5/i7 processor
high capacity battery if available
RAM: 16GB recommended and 8GB required
HD: 512GB SSD recommended and 256GB SSD required
Warranty: 3 year onsite with accidental damage
Either Windows 10 or OS/X with a Windows 10 dual boot installed

Graduate

Hwajung Lee, School Director
Jeff Pittges, Graduate Program Coordinator
Graduate Faculty
See Graduate Faculty list at:
http://gradcollege.asp.radford.edu/ faculty.html

Graduate Program

The graduate program in Data and Information Management prepares students for leadership positions and advanced careers in data science. The program is designed to both enhance students’ existing capabilities and develop unique competencies and skills for future career goals. Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours for the Master of Science degree. Exceptional undergraduate students at Radford University enrolled in the Computer Science and Technology or Information Science and Systems undergraduate programs may apply for the accelerated program and complete requirements for the baccalaureate and master’s degrees in five rather than six years. To learn more about this program, go to http://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/daim.html.

Admission Requirements

The majority of the students entering the program will have a degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field, although applicants with degrees in other areas who have experience in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) will also be considered.

The following are minimal requirements for full admission of non-RU ITEC majors. Students not meeting these requirements may still choose to apply and will be considered. Students who apply only to the Accelerated Program will be considered without Graduate Record Exam scores. Only the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research may make exceptions to these requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited educational institution.
Three letters of reference from faculty members who are familiar with your academic performance in major coursework or from colleagues or supervisors who are familiar with your work.
An undergraduate course in Database Management Systems. Deficiencies in this area may be resolved through additional coursework during the beginning of the program.
Completion of the Radford University graduate application process.
A personal essay.
GRE is recommended, but not required.
Verification of required immunizations.
Foreign applicants whose native language is not English must achieve an acceptable score on the TOEFL examination and submit an approved credential report for coursework completed outside the United States. A TOEFL score of 87 for the online test or scores of 227 or 567, respectively, for the computer -based or paper-based tests.

Program Requirements

Students pursuing the Master of Science degree in information technology must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours from among the following areas: Required core courses (24 credits) and capstone project (6 credits).

Programs

Degree

*Programs may have different REAL designations based on the concentration(s) selected. Click on the major for more details.

Academic Minor

To graduate with a minor, a student must have a 2.0 or higher GPA in all courses required for the minor, and should be officially registered for the minor at least one semester prior to graduation. Courses used to fulfill major or minor requirements cannot be used to fulfill concentrations or option requirements within Interdisciplinary Studies.

Computer Science Minor (R)

Master’s

A degree represents the academic level of a program and the general category into which it falls. For example: Master of Arts, Master of Science, etc. At Radford University, the term “Arts” in a graduate degree generally implies a language and thesis requirement. The minimum number of semester hours for a Radford University graduate degree is 30.

Data and Information Management, M.S.

Certificate

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is generally a series of 15-18 hours of graduate level coursework related to a focused academic topic or competency area. A Post-Baccalaureate Certificate may enhance the education of matriculated (degree seeking) students as well as provide continuing education to non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) students, generally in a specialized or emerging field.