50 likes | 172 Vues
Explore the SCIS degree programs at FIU, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. offerings in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Telecommunications. With a strong emphasis on blending theory and practice, our undergraduate programs maintain ABET accreditation and feature required senior projects. Graduate degrees have a rich history at FIU, with successful alumni in Computer Science and a unique M.S. in Telecommunications and Networking. We continuously adapt to industry needs through experimental courses, guest speakers, and collaborations with industry professionals.
E N D
Curriculum Challenges and Opportunities Mark Allen Weiss
SCIS Degree Programs • Computer Science (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) • Information Technology (B.A., B.S., new M.S.) • Telecommunications and Networking (M.S.)
Undergraduate Programs • Computer Science • Classic degree offered since early 1980s at FIU • Blends computer science theory and practice • Required senior projects course • Fairly standard across the country; ABET Accredited • Information Technology • New degree offered since 2003 at FIU • More applied • Little agreement on what constitutes an IT degree • Few ABET accredited programs – many opt out
Graduate Programs • Computer Science • Master’s degree offered since early 1980s at FIU • Ph.D. program more recent – many successful grads • Standard curriculum • Telecommunications and Networking • Unique M.S. program (only one in state of Florida) • Information Technology • Starting Spring 2011; relatively few programs in the nation • Different ways to do MSIT programs around country • We want to be track focused
Industry Can Help Us • Identify hot areas and needed courses especially for IT • But change can be slow • Experimental courses • Lecture series • Guest speakers • Adjunct Instructors from Industry