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School of Digital Sciences
Kent State University
236 Math & Computer Science Bldg
Kent, OH 44242-0001
digital-sciences@kent.edu
330-672-9105
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Digital Sciences give a broad overview of digital technologies, explore how different societies, professions and organizations use those technologies, and provide the skills to analyze the need of an organization work with a multi-disciplinary team to meet those needs.
The Bachelor of Science degree program offers six focuses concentrations to provide deeper knowledge in one or more specific domains. (Students interested in a broad liberal arts experience may want to instead explore the Bachelor of Arts degree program, which provides ample opportunities for exploring elective options both within and outside Digital Sciences.)
The major program requirements and concentration requirements are summarized informally below. For the full formal descriptions, please see these sections in the Kent State University 2012 Catalog:
- Digital Sciences BS & BA (overview, including semester-by-semester RoadMaps for course planning)
- BS Program Requirements (detailed major and concentration requirements, including Kent Core requirements and Advisor-Approved Electives)
- Academic Policies
Informal lists of course descriptions can be found in the Courses menu item on the left. This menu contains three lists:
- DSCI Courses / Undergraduate DSCI has descriptions of all courses with the DSCI prefix,
- Other Required Courses / Undergraduate Other has descriptions of required courses with a non-DSCI prefix
- Pre-Approved Electives / Undergraduate Electives has descriptions of courses that have been pre-approved as "Advisor-Approved Electives in Digital Sciences or Related Area".
MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.
| MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (39 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| DSCI | 10010 | Society, Culture and the Digital Sciences | 3 | |
| 10410 | Information Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 | ||
| 13210 | Design Processes and Principles | 3 | ||
| 24410 | Digital Information Management and Processing | 3 | ||
| WIC | 31510 | Global Project Management and Team Dynamics * | 3 | |
| 31610 | Digital Systems Security | 3 | ||
| 40910 | Capstone in Digital Sciences | 3 | ||
| MIS | 24053 | Introduction to Computer Applications |
3 | |
| 24065 | Web Programming |
3 | ||
| TECH | 36411 | Requirements Engineering and Analysis | 3 | |
| Advisor-Approved Electives in Digital Sciences or Related Area** | 9 | |||
Type Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive
* Minimum C (2.0) grade required in DSCI 31510 to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
**In order to meet upper-division requirement 1 or more courses may need to be upper-division.
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Digital Systems Software Development concentration focuses on the software system needs of an organization and the coordination of the design, maintenance, and expansion of a software system to meet those needs. Digital Systems Software Development graduates will understand the role of software development in relationship to information management and the technology infrastructure in an enterprise environment and will be able to design software systems in support of business goals and work with Software Engineers as they build those systems.
The Digital Systems Software Development concentration prepares graduates for careers as an Application Architect, Software Project Manager, Computer Programmer, or Web Developer.
For semester-by-semester course sequencing program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.
| I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (29 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| CS | 13001 | Computer Science I-Programming and Problem Solving | 4 | |
| 23001 | Computer Science II-Data Structures and Abstraction | 4 | ||
| 23022 | Discrete Structures for Computer Science | 3 | ||
| 33007 | Introduction to Database System Design |
3 | ||
| 33901 | Software Engineering | 3 | ||
| DSCI | 10310 | My Story on the Web | 3 | |
| 13410 | Cognition in Technology | 3 | ||
| 21010 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 | ||
| 23310 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | ||
| II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (6 credits) | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two curricular areas) | 6 | |||
|
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
|
35 | |||
The Digital Systems Telecommunication Networks concentration focuses on the communication needs for an organization and the design a telecommunication and network infrastructure to meet those needs. Digital Systems Telecommunication Networks graduates will understand how to design hardware systems and the supporting communication infrastructure to transport and store the converged voice, video and data traffic required by a modern multimedia system.
The Digital Systems Telecommunication Networks concentration will prepare graduates for careers as a Technology Architect, Network System Analyst, Data Communication Analyst, or Telecommunication Specialist.
For semester-by-semester course sequencing program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.
| I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| DSCI | 10310 | My Story on the Web | 3 | |
| 15310 | Computational Thinking and Programming | 3 | ||
| 16010 |
Telecommunications Infrastructure | 3 | ||
| MIS | 44043 | Database Management Systems |
3 | |
| TECH | 26301 | Networking Hardware I |
3 | |
| 36302 | Networking Hardware II |
3 | ||
| 46312 | Wireless Network and Telecommunication Systems |
3 | ||
| 46330 | Visual Basic Programming in Engineering Technology |
3 | ||
| 46350 | Network Management and Design Technology |
3 | ||
| II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (6 credits) | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two curricular areas) | 6 | |||
|
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
|
33 | |||
The Digital Science Cognition and Communication concentration focuses on the learning, teaching, communication and training needs of an organization and the hardware and software systems that must be designed to meet those needs. Digital Science Cognition and Communication graduates will know how to use the principles, theories and research-based outcomes of how people interact with technology and communication through technology improve the usability of hardware, software, and training within an organization.
The Digital Science Cognition and Communication concentration prepares students for a career as an Instructional Technologist, Instructional Coordinator, Information Technology Trainer, or User Interface Specialist.
For semester-by-semester course sequencing program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.
| I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| DSCI | 13410 | Cognition in Technology | 3 | |
| 15310 | Computational Thinking and Programming | 3 | ||
| 23310 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | ||
| ITEC | 47413 | Digital Video in Education | 3 | |
| 47427 | Technology and Learning | 3 | ||
| MIS | 44043 | Database Management Systems |
3 | |
| KSS DD |
PSYC | 11762 | General Psychology | 3 |
| 30445 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 | ||
| VCD | 14001 | Visual Design Literacy | 3 | |
| II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (3 credits) |
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| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (cannot be a PSYC course) | 3 | |||
|
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
|
30 |
|||
The Digital Systems Analysis concentration focuses on consulting with an organization's managers and users to understand the organization's computer system needs, and then designing a computer system to meet those needs. Digital Systems Analysis graduates will know how to use techniques such as cost and feasibility analyses, process and data modeling, and requirements planning to help the organization's managers assess feasibilities for implementing in-house or off-the-shelf technologies.
The Digital Systems Analysis concentration prepares graduates for a career as a Computer System Analyst or Data Processing Systems Analyst.
For semester-by-semester course sequencing program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.
| I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| DSCI | 10310 | My Story on the Web | 3 | |
| 15310 | Computational Thinking and Programming | 3 | ||
| 21010 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 | ||
| 23310 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | ||
| MIS | 34054 | Using Information Systems for Solving Business Problems | 3 | |
| 34068 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
3 | ||
| 34161 | Managerial and Technological Aspects of Healthcare Systems Management | 3 | ||
| 44043 |
Database Management Systems |
3 | ||
| 44045 | Information Systems Management |
3 | ||
| II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (6 credits) | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two curricular areas) | 6 | |||
|
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
|
33 | |||
The Digital Systems Management and Consulting concentration focuses on reviewing an organization's business priorities, identifying and solving complex problems and designing and re-engineering critical processes, and fundamentally transforming business processes in a company. Digital Systems Management and Consulting graduates will know how to oversee the technical operations of an organization and will be able create, re-engineer, and integrate technology-enabled solutions with an understanding of how users interact and communicate with technology.
The Digital Systems Management and Consulting concentration prepares graduates for a career as an Management Analyst, Information Systems Project Manager, Information Technology Coordinator or Technology Consultant.
For semester-by-semester course sequencing program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.
| I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (27 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| DSCI |
13410 | Cognition in Technology | 3 | |
| 15310 | Computational Thinking and Programming |
3 | ||
| 16010 | Telecommunications Infrastructure | 3 | ||
| 21010 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 | ||
| MIS | 24163 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| 34161 | Managerial and Technological Aspects of Healthcare Systems Management | 3 | ||
| 44043 | Database Management Systems |
3 | ||
| 44045 | Information Systems Management |
3 | ||
| 44062 | Supply Chain Management |
3 | ||
| II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (6 credits) | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two curricular areas) | 6 | |||
|
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
|
33 | |||
The Enterprise Architecture concentration focuses on assisting organizations to review and improve their investments in technology, and to ensure that their digital information, applications, and technology are fully aligned with business goals and objectives. Enterprise Architecture graduates will know how to develop detailed blueprints of an organization's current state, to work with the stakeholders to prepare a vision of a future architecture, to prepare an implementation roadmap, and to execute technology and business change.
The Enterprise Architecture concentration prepares graduates for careers as an Enterprise Architect, Computer System Architect, Information Architect, or Solution Architect.
For semester-by-semester course sequencing program, view the 2012-2013 Roadmap.
| I. CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (29 credits) Courses count in major GPA | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| CS | 13001 | Computer Science I-Programming and Problem Solving | 4 | |
| 23001 | Computer Science II-Data Structures and Abstraction | 4 | ||
| 23022 | Discrete Structures for Computer Science |
3 | ||
| 33007 |
Introduction to Database System Design |
3 | ||
| DSCI | 10310 | My Story on the Web | 3 | |
| 16010 | Telecommunications Infrastructure | 3 | ||
| 21010 | Enterprise Architecture | 3 | ||
| 23310 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 | ||
| MIS | 34054 | Using Information Systems for Solving Business Problems | 3 | |
| II. ADDITIONAL CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (6 credits) | ||||
| Type | Course | Title | Credits | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two curricular areas) | 6 | |||
|
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
|
35 | |||
