M.S. in Technology
Graphic Information Technology concentration
This program also offers an online option.
Visit the Online M.S. Option page for more information.
The graphic information technology concentration provides students the opportunity to study within the various areas of graphics. This could include traditional and digital printing and publishing, multimedia, 3-D modeling, Web development, digital photography, and animation. Courses allow students to obtain a working knowledge of the different facets of the graphic information industry. The focus for this GIT is on Graphic Communication. This is not a traditional Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS) program.
Candidates for the Master's degree in GIT are expected to have an academic background in graphics although this background may be supplemented by work experience within the graphics field. Candidates who do not have a graphics background will be expected to take undergraduate course deficiencies to augment their graphic skill base.
All degree programs make extensive use of the Graphic Information Solutions facility where modern design practices and digital work flow combine with different print and reproduction processes to afford students a contextual learning environment. Students in GIT may further enrich their educational experience in the Student Web Development Enterprise, the GIT Commercial Photography Studio, or the X-Rite Color Metrology Laboratory.
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Graduate Admissions
For admission information for the M.S. in Technology with a Graphic Information Technology concentration, visit the Division of Graduate Studies Web site.
Graduate Program of Study
The program of study is designed to promote greater depth of understanding and preparation in technology as it can be applied to industry and education. The program of study is planned in consultation with an appointed supervisory committee. It is designed for flexibility, permitting the student to select a combination of courses in a technological area and a supporting area to meet individual career goals.
All candidates for the Master of Science in Technology degree program are required to complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate credit. Of these, a minimum of 15 semester hours must be 500-level courses and part of the approved program. Additional courses may be assigned by the faculty supervisory committee depending on the background of the candidate.
The minimum degree requirements are as follows:
Thesis Option
Technical area of emphasis (18)
Supporting area (6)
Research course (3)
Research (6)
Total: 33 semester hours
Applied Project Option
Technical area of emphasis (18)
Supporting area (9)
Research course (3)
Research (3)
Total: 33 semester hours
A maximum of nine semester hours of appropriate course work completed before admission may be included in the program of study for the degree program. Most master's degree students in GIT elect to do an applied project rather than a thesis. This project generally allows the student to explore thoroughly a graphic problem and demonstrate knowledge of the problem, solutions for the problem, and suggestions for further exploration of the problem.
For more information about the M.S. program, contact the Department of Technology Management at (480) 727-1005.
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