Drexel University College of Information Science and Technology
 Rush Building, one of the buildings of the College of Computing & Informatics
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| Established | 2013 |
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| Dean | Dean Yi Deng |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Campus | University City Campus |
| Affiliations | Drexel University |
| Website | cci |
The Drexel University College of Computing & Informatics, formerly the College of Information Science and Technology or iSchool, is one of the primary colleges of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The College of Computing & Informatics has faculty and administrative offices, research laboratories, and outreach centers in several locations including the Rush Building (Drexel University main campus; University Crossings (Drexel University main campus); 3401 Market Street (Drexel University main campus); One Drexel Plaza (Drexel University main campus); Monell Chemical Senses Center (Drexel University main campus); and the Drexel University Washington, D.C. Office.
The CCI was formed in September 2013 by merging the former College of Information Science and Technology (iSchool), the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Computing and Security Technology. It is part of the iSchools Caucus. In fact the College of Information Science and Technology was one of the first three founding members that formed the iSchool Caucus. CCI also hosts the grad student-run Internet Public Library (ipl2).
CCI was created in 2013 as a result of merging the former College of Information Science and Technology (iSchool), the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Computing and Security Technology. Details regarding the history of the iSchool is below:
The College of Computing & Informatics offers six undergraduate programs: the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS), Informatics (BSI), Information Technology (BSIT), Software Engineering (BSSE), Computing and Security Technology, Computer Science (CS), and the BS/MS Accelerated Degree Program which allows students to complete both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in five years. Most of the undergraduates take advantage of Drexel's long-standing co-op program to get real-world work experience before graduation.
The college also has a Peer Mentor program through which incoming undergraduate students are assigned mentors who are current students in CCI programs. Any student can apply to be a Peer Mentor after their first year and be interviewed for selection.
The college offers master's programs including the Master of Science (MS) in Library and Information Science, the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), the Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE), the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS), the online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI), the Master of Science in National Security Management (MSNSM), and a joint program with the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department of Drexel's College of Engineering, the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSC). Apart from these specialized programs, a dual degree (MS/MSIS) in Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MS) and Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is also offered. The college also awards PhD degrees in Information Studies and Computer Science, and offers various certificate programs for Professional Development.
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