Department of Computer Systems Technology

Evelyn Sowells-Boone, Interim Chairperson

Objectives

The Department of Computer Systems Technology (formerly the ECIT Department) prepares students to pursue technical, as well as technical management careers in all employment sectors. The program emphasizes acquisition of sound theoretical studies, as well as intensive “hands-on” experiences in the area of information technology. The department emphasizes development of “real world” competencies demanded by employers. Students receive thorough grounding in information technology; electronics; digital and microprocessor systems; computer networking; communication systems; power and renewable energy; and computer programming. Additional emphasis is placed on courses in business management that instill an appreciation for the economic and managerial aspects of the business enterprise.

Degrees Offered

Electronics Technology - Bachelor of Science
Information Technology - Bachelor of Science
Information Technology - Master of Science

General Program Requirements

The admission of students into the undergraduate degree program in the Department of Computer Systems Technology (CST) is based upon the general admission requirements of the University.

Departmental Requirements

Students must complete 120 credit hours of coursework for Electronics Technology and 120 credit hours of coursework for Information Technology and a minimum grade of “C” in all denoted courses on the curriculum guide.

Graduates of appropriate associate degree programs may receive transfer credit for courses previously taken. Specific course requirements for these students will have to be determined on an individual basis after their previously earned credits have been assessed.

Any student changing their major to majors in the Department of Computer Systems Technology from other majors must have a minimum of a 2.5 overall G.P.A.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Technology is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Career Opportunities

CST graduates are very successful in receiving employment in both the public and private sectors with positions in technology, engineering technology, engineering, and management. Typical job titles include: process engineer, application engineer, systems analyst, network administrator, project manager, information technologist, test engineer, industrial technologist, and engineering technologist. Major employers include: IBM, Fidelity Investment, Verizon, Bank of America, Dell, Wells-Fargo, John Deere, Cisco Systems, Truist (formerly BB&T), International Paper, Marathon Petroleum Company, Allstate, Accenture, , State Employees Credit Union, and numerous public agencies.

Directory of Faculty

Ali AlQahtani; Assistant Professor
B.S., Grambling State University; M.S., Southern Arkansas University; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University

William Bowen; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University

DeWayne Brown; Professor
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Gina Bullock; Teaching Assistant Professor
B.S., Shaw University; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

Karreem Hogan; Teaching Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University

Clay Gloster, Jr.; Professor and Dean of The Graduate College
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Shrikant Jadhav; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., University of Pune; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

Anthony Joyner; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University

Catina Lynch; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University

Nnenna Martin; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., University of Venda; M.S., North West University; M.S., University of North Carolina Greensboro

Cynetha McNeill-Campbell; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University

Kathryn Moland; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Florida A&M University; M.S., Southern University; Ph.D., Nova Southen University

Ahmad Patooghy; Assistant Professor
B.S., Islamic Azad University of Arak; M.S., Ph.D., Sharif University of Technology

Radhika Radhakrishnan; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., University of Calicut; M.S., King’s College London; Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

Hossein Sarrafzadeh; Professor and Director of the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research
B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., Orta Dogu Technical University; Ph.D., The University of Wollongong

Mariama Sidibe; Adjunct Instructor
B.S., Mohamed V Souissi University; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

Evelyn Sowells-Boone; Associate Professor and Interim Chairperson
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University

Li-Shiang Tsay; Associate Professor
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Zhauohui Wang; Assistant Professor
B.S., Shandong University; M.S., University of Science & Technology of China; M.S., University of Toledo; M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona

Qing-An Zeng; Associate Professor
B.S., Chengdu University of Information Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Shizuoka University