cITe Scholars Program
The cITe Program is a state-of-the-art program that connects students who have a desired major to a second, streamlined, Social Computing major which is designed to accommodate their first program.
New to computing? That’s ok, we want you!
Testimonials
Tommy Holtmeier ’27
“What makes the cITe program at Mount St. Joseph University unique is its integration of traditional computer science with research. All students complete two courses in research methods, which emphasizes understanding not only the core skills within computer science but also the needs of the stakeholders being served, an important aspect of the field that is often overlooked.”
Majors: Social Computing & Secondary Education (Mathematics Concentration)
Lauren Gayhart ’28
“The cITe program was the perfect opportunity for me to explore my many interests since it combined my passion for computer science, business, and finance through a dual-major system. Further, the cITe program has connected me with so many incredible professors and students who care about my success and are always willing to assist me. This has truly shaped my experience at the Mount in the best way, sending me on a path of academic and social achievement.”
Majors: Social Computing and Financial Economics
Brady Glass ’28
“Being in the cITe program has led me to discovering a lot of interesting opportunities that I didn’t know were out there, and connected with some really smart and courteous people. I’m confident that the leaders of the program and my fellow cITe scholars will set me on the right path to a successful future.”
Major: Application Development Minor in Mathematics)
Paid Co-Op
cITe scholars can work directly with industry partners to solve real world problems! See our “Projects & Services” page to learn more.
Cohort-Based Learning
Take courses with the same group of students, make friends, build connections, and receive support from a diverse group of peers!
Affordable Education
cITe Scholars in Ohio are eligible for scholarships of up to $8,000 per year through the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Choose Ohio First (COF) Program. This COF scholarship is awarded in addition to other scholarships and financial aid.
Dual Major
Students can pursue a double major in Social Computing and any other major. Blending a Computer Science degree with another science degree offers students an enhanced, interdisciplinary understanding of data language and how it can be utilized to meet the demands of today’s world.
Is This Useful?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 16 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Potential career fields include:
- Data Science
- User experience design (UX/UI)
- AI architecture
- Web Design
- App Development
- Applied Research Science
Apply to the cITe Program!
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