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To inquire about our Computer Information Science programs please click here --- ATTENTION GRADUATING CIS SENIORS --- - CIS undergraduates - Have a great Spring Semester! Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science A new era begins at Gwynedd-Mercy College
We have gone mobile with the Computer Information Science curriculum at Gwynedd-Mercy College. Our exciting cutting-edge curriculum is based on the latest technologies in the industry, and is one of the first schools in southeastern Pennsylvania to add mobile applications development as part of the core curriculum! Our program focuses on several key areas: providing a solid foundation in problem-solving, programming and mathematical skills while also giving students hands-on experience in state-of-the-art tools used in industry today. Our goal is to prepare competent computer professionals ready to enter the workforce upon graduation. Additionally, the CIS program at GMC now contains Professional Options where students can combine concentrations in Computer Forensics, Web Design & Multimedia, or Business (pre-MBA), with their Computer Information Science degree. This allows students to have a more concentrated program of study by focusing on a particular career path within the field of computer information science, making the student more marketable when competing for jobs in their chosen industry upon graduation. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, earning college credits and learning about the culture of the chosen country and the global workforce.
Computer Forensics Professional Option is hot! Fall 2012 - CIS240 CYBERCRIME Students will learn about crime and threats law enforcement face on a daily basis in cyberspace. This is a hot topic in the field of computer forensics and it is sure to be a popular course. Again, due to the popularity of our computer forensics courses, this will be on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to register early. Stay tuned for more info...
Montgomery County Detective and computer forensics examiner, Ray Kuter, provided guest lecture to Professor Ford's Computer Forensics class. Students benefited from the experiences and advice from an expert in the field of computer forensics, who gave great insight into many actual cases where computer forensics were used in the county to solve crimes. Our Computer Forensics course is a joint effort between the Computer Information Science program and the Criminal Justice program, led by program coordinators Professor Lorraine Ford and Professor Walt Zdunowski. Why Computer Information Science at GMC? Practical ‘hands-on’ applications using current state-of-the-art tools and technologies such as mobile applications development combined with a core curriculum of problem-solving, computing and mathematical theory set this program apart when our graduates compete for jobs in today’s competitive marketplace.
Industry is already applauding us for embracing cutting-edge technologies this past year to our course content in several courses, as is evidenced by recent feedback we have received from one of our recent graduate’s employer during the interview process:
Internships, Co-op Career Opportunities Students are encouraged to find summer internship experiences, or use the co-op option as part of their elective requirements. These experiences in either internship or co-op may turn into employment after graduation, as they have for a number of students. This Fall 2011 we have CIS students interning with the Information Technology Department and the Office of Instituional Advancement. Stay tuned for updates on their experiences. What do our graduates do? Our graduates possess the knowledge and skills to succeed in graduate or professional school or in employment in a variety of fields, including:
Computer Laboratories
An additional state-of-the-art computer lab has just been added in Gustav Martin, just one of the many computer labs available to students across campus. Additional computer labs are located in St.Bernard, Fatima, and Keiss Halls. Our computer labs are equipped with the latest software used in our computer courses. Many buildings are also equipped with wireless access in common areas.
Transfers are WELCOME to our CIS program! Gwynedd-Mercy College also has an articulation agreement with Montgomery County and Bucks County Community Colleges to seamlessly transfer students into the CIS program in their junior year to complete their B.S. in CIS degree. Some organizations our graduates work for:
Future prospects for a career in Computer Information Science
The future looks bright in the job market for our program graduates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook; Tomorrows Jobs Why Gwynedd-Mercy College?
Consider Dorian Owens' family's experience as their son pursued his BS in CIS at Gwynedd-Mercy.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science Curriculum Information * Core Requirements – 48 credits
* Required for Business Option - ELECTIVE for other options Students now chose one of our 3 Exciting New Professional Options: CIS and Computer Forensics – 15 credit option
CIS and Web Design & Multimedia – 15 credit option
CIS and Business (pre-MBA) – 15 credit option
Credit Requirement
Grade Requirement * Please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@gmc.edu or call 1-800-DIAL-GMC for specific general education course requirements. Student Organizations The Student Association of Science (SAS) provides opportunities for students to further their scientific inquiries outside the classroom and establish good fellowship among students. The Beta Delta Chapter of Sigma Zeta is a nationally-chartered Honor Society recognizing student achievement in Mathematics and Science, programs that are generally acknowledged to be academically rigorous. Faculty
Thomas Gilmore, MEngr, Pennsylvania State University, Associate Professor, Lorraine L. Ford, MS, Villanova University, Program Coordinator, Assistant Professor,
Joseph Junod, MBA, DeSales University, dual degree CIS and Criminal Justice, Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Science Michael Hubbard, MS, Drexel University, Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Science Kim Junod, MS, Temple University, Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Science Howard Knorr, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology, Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Science For more information on Gwynedd-Mercy College’s computer information science program, contact the Admissions office at admissions@gmc.edu or call 1-800-DIAL-GMC. |
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As technology continues to play a larger and larger role in every discipline, the CIS curriculum continues to adapt to prepare students for life-long learning. Exciting new options are being developed in the area of CIS with Health Information Administration, CIS and International Business, CIS & Biology / Chemistry, and Study Abroad Opportunities.