Computer Science and Information Technology Department
Recent Chestnut Hill College Student Internship Choices • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Philadelphia Soul Amrak Technology Department Rutgers University Independence Blue Cross Information Services CSI Computer Software Inc. Gate 1 Travel Cyber Technologies Group Gravic Inc. Einstein IS Department Health Business Systems IT Department of De Lage Landen Financial Services Chestnut Hill College IT Department Placido Verna, LTD Digital Forensics
Recent Chestnut Hill College Graduate School and Career Choices • • • • • • • • • • •
Software Developer for The Department of Treasury Software Developer for Siemens Healthcare HomeNet, Inc. Consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton Systems Engineer Associate at Lockheed Martin IT Consultant for Golden Ring Travel Program Management at Department of Veteran Affairs Business Training Solutions Professional Capital Services, Softrip LLC. Net Web Developer at CTDI E-Discovery Analyst at Intelligent Discovery
Faculty Contact Lisa M. Olivieri, SSJ, Ph.D. Coordinator: Computer Information Science and Information Technology 215 248 7092 lolivier@chc.edu www.chc.edu/ Undergraduate/Programs/ ComputerScience/
Majors: Computer & Information Sciences or Computer & Information Technology Minors: Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Programming, & Web/Multimedia Design
What Can a CHC Graduate Do with a Degree in CIS or CIT? Students can embark on a variety of careers in computer-related fields, such as computer programmers, database administrators, Web/ multimedia developers, digital forensic examiners, and management information systems specialists. Students who pursue the combined program can also follow a career in instructional technology.
Name: Anastasiya Shcherbakova Graduation Year: 2013 Major: CIT; Management Information Systems Track “Why did you decide to study CIT at CHC?”
Why Study Computer Sciences and Information Technology at CHC? The Computer and Information Sciences depar tment offers a variety of concentrations within the Computer and Information Technology major including: • • • •
Digital Forensics Management Information Systems Programming Web/multimedia design
A combined Undergraduate Program in CIS/CIT and Graduate Program in Instructional Technology is available for students who wish to begin a graduate degree while completing their undergraduate coursework. All students participate in an internship which provides them with important hands-on experience. Outstanding students are invited to participate in the Departmental Honors Program.
“CHC offers a very solid IT program, which consists not only of CS courses, but also business courses, which I believe is very helpful in the career pursuing process.”
Learning Advantages at CHC? Our Computer and Information Technology major offers concentrations, most notably in Digital Forensics which is unique to this area. The Department Lab provides students in the department with a place to study alone or together, to meet other students in the department, and to explore with classmates what is happening in the world of technology. Classes are small so students receive personalized attention. The required internship provides students with experience that will prepare them for a career when they graduate. Students can complete an undergraduate degree in either Computer and Information Sciences or Computer and Information Technology while beginning a graduate degree in Instructional Technology.