Cultural, sociological, and experiential challenges for CIS education

Authors:
Jeffrey A. Stone;David P. Kitlan;Mark E. Hoffman;David R. Vance
Affiliations:
Pennsylvania State University, Schuylkill Haven, PA;Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, PA;Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT;Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2008

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Abstract

Enrollment in Computer and Information Science (CIS) majors have been dropping sharply since 2000 [5]. This decline poses untold ramifications for the nation's ability to maintain it's technological and research and development edge, leading to potential reductions in both economic and political security for the United States. Consequently, substantive research in CIS education has been performed to try and identify new methods of instruction and curriculum design intended to attract otherwise disinterested students to these majors. However, such research must consider the cultural, sociological, and experiential factors which influence student attitudes towards CIS majors and technology in general.